Volunteers - Wellbeing Companion - RCS Wembley

When you join Mercy. Care, you become part of something bigger than a job. You join a community of people who show up for Western Australians at the moments that matter most - from early learning and disability support, to family, community and aged care services. We live by our values of respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence and courage, and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and vulnerable people in our community.

Roles available Social Wellbeing

• Dementia Support Companion Social Wellbeing
• Happy Hour Support Social Wellbeing
• Bingo Support Monday's from 10:45am Transport Support to the Chapel
• Wednesday, Friday, and / or Sunday's Knitting/Crochet Companion
• Friday's from 1:30pm About the role/s: Social Wellbeing – Dementia Support Companion Do you have experience or an interest in supporting people living with dementia? We are seeking caring and compassionate volunteers to spend quality one-on-one time with residents living with dementia, helping to promote connection, engagement, and wellbeing. Social Wellbeing – Happy Hour Support Help our residents celebrate the end of the week! Join us on Friday afternoons from 2:00pm to assist with our Happy Hour program. This role involves socialising with residents, encouraging participation, and helping create a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Social Wellbeing
• Bingo Support Mondays from 10:45am Bring energy and enthusiasm to our popular bingo sessions! As Bingo Support, you'll help create an enjoyable and engaging experience by interacting with residents, and contributing to a lively social activity. Transport Support
• Transport residents to our Chapel Wednesday, Friday, and / or Sunday's from 9:45am The role would involve collecting the residents from their room and transporting them to the Mass Service within the facility, most of these residents have mobility issues. Once Mass is finished at 10:30am, you will transport the resident back to their room or common area. Knitting/Crochet Companion Friday's from 1:30pm Do you have skills in knitting and / crochet. Sit with residents to enjoy their favourite activity. Volunteer Requirements Successful volunteers will be required to: Obtain a Volunteer Police Clearance Sign our Code of Conduct and Statutory Declaration Complete mandatory online training If you are friendly, reliable, and passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of older people, we would love to hear from you. Enquiries can be made to volunteering@mercycare.com.au or contact the Volunteer Lead Tanya Filevski 0436 936 444 When life needs care, we are there As a leading Western Australian "for purpose" organisation with a 175-year history, our story continues through the care and services provided by our teams. We support all Western Australians people throughout life’s journey and invest in creating a values-driven workplace where you can belong, grow and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, genders and sexualities. To complete an application form, please click the 'Apply' button. For any enquiries, please contact our Volunteering Team via email at volunteering@mercycare.com.au