Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme
The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) across Australia recognises that most people want ‘someone special’ in their lives, and older people are no less interested in this idea than you, your family members, friends, or workmates.
The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme matches volunteers on a ‘one on one’ basis with a person living in an aged care facility (also known as nursing homes or hostels). The volunteer then visits regularly. Through the relationship, which develops, loneliness and isolation is reduced in an older person’s life.
The Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing funds the scheme. There are approximately 170 organisations that auspice the scheme and over 5,500 volunteer visitors across Australia.
Who are Volunteer Visitors?
Volunteer Visitors come from all walks of life. They’re of all ages and genders.
Volunteer Visitors are people who have a liking for the older members of our community and an interest in what can be shared. They have a little spare time and are prepared to make a regular, ongoing commitment.
Contact us or follow the link below to the Australian Government Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme website for more in-depth information.