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Albanian Speaking Visitor - UnitingCare Community Options


Posted: 03-02-2010
Contact Name: Mary Wark, Volunteer Coordinator, UnitingCare Community Options
Contact Phone: 9239 2529
Contact Email: mary.wark@ucco.org.au
Website: http://www.ucco.org.au

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UnitingCare Community Options works with people who are frail, people with disabilities and their families or support networks, to ensure they receive what they require to sustain their lives in the community and to create positive futures.

What's on offer
This position aims to provide companionship, for a friendly, 90 year old Albanian speaking lady. She is very family focused and loves telling stories of her life and discussing past events. Mobility problems make it difficult for this lady to leave the house so she would love to find an Albanian speaking volunteer to visit her for coffee, company and conversation.

Times and days
One to two hours per week.

Volunteer skills/qualities
Ability to converse in Albanian. Other qualities include:
•Reliability and a willingness to work collaboratively with the participant and her family
•Ability to relate well to older people
•A commitment to privacy, confidentiality and the rights of older people is essential.

Police check required?
Yes

More information
Volunteers with UnitingCare Community Options will be asked to provide references. Where applicable, fuel costs will be reimbursed.

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