Social Support Volunteer – Commonwealth Home Support Program
Care, empower and connect with our social support program
St John SA offers a range of social outings and accompanied activities options to clients accessing the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). Outings are designed to keep clients active and engaged within their communities. Social outings can include:
- Art galleries and museums
- Garden centres
- Beach walks
- Coffee and cake outings
- Places of interest
- Movies and the arts
- Accompanied shopping
- Accompaniment to appointments
Start your Journey
To start your journey as a Social Support Volunteer you must have a valid Australian driver’s license, access to a vehicle that is comprehensively insured and maintains roadworthiness. Our volunteers demonstrate empathy and compassion towards older people and a willingness to support a range of activities.
Training Modules:
- Community Care Induction
- Provide First Aid course
- Monthly training related to the Aged Care Sector (e.g. Aged Care Standards, Manual handling, Dementia, Cyber Safety etc)
- Mental Health First Aid course (optional)
Your Role
- Provide practical support to socially isolated individuals.
- Time commitment: 2-4 hrs per week or fortnight per client. Volunteers can choose flexible hours ranging from 2 hours to 2 days per week.
- Independence and teamwork: Operate independently to ensure your clients remain safely connected with their community, supported by a team of like-minded individuals.
- Safety: Volunteer work insurance provides peace of mind to you and your client.
- Benefits: Access to ongoing training and personal development, and reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses.
Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) - Home Care and Residential
This program supports regular volunteer visits to give friendship and companionship to older people.
We want volunteers to be supported in their essential role in the aged care system, supporting older people to live meaningful lives and building social connections that prevent social isolation and loneliness.
Start your journey
To start your journey as an ACVVS volunteer, you must be willing to maintain regular contact with a client either in their own home or residential aged care facility. We have options metro-wide, so we can find something that fits in with your availability and location.
Training Modules:
- Community Care Induction
- Provide First Aid course
- Monthly training related to the Aged Care Sector (e.g. Aged Care Standards, Manual handling, Dementia, Cyber Safety etc)
- Mental Health First Aid course (optional)
Your Role
- Provide meaningful connection to socially isolated individuals.
- Time commitment: 1-2 hrs per week or fortnight per client.
- Collaborative: Operate independently to ensure your clients build meaningful connections, within a supportive environment.
- Safety: Volunteer worker insurance provides peace of mind to you and your client.
- Benefits: Access to ongoing training and personal development, and reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses.
Community Transport Driver
Our Community Transport Program is designed to meet the need to access reliable transport by providing door-to-door service to those who cannot access alternative means of transportation. Our dedicated volunteers ensure individuals’ wellbeing during their journey. This service can be used to access:
- Medical appointments
- Community services
- Unassisted shopping
- Start your journey
To be a Community Transport volunteer, you must have a current Australian driver’s licence, be confident to drive in all areas across metropolitan Adelaide, be willing to undertake a volunteer driver induction, undergo a medical and commit one full day a week or fortnight.
Training Modules:
- Community Care Induction
- Volunteer Driver Accreditation Program
- Provide First Aid course
- Monthly training related to the Aged Care Sector (e.g. Aged Care Standards, Manual handling, Dementia, Cyber Safety etc)
- Mental Health First Aid course (optional)
Your Role
- Provide safe and reliable transport to individuals that are transport-disadvantaged
- Time commitment: 1 full day per week/fortnight on rotating roster/flexibility for fill-in shifts
- Independence and teamwork
- Safety: Volunteer worker insurance provides peace of mind to you and your client
- Benefits: Access to ongoing training and personal development, and reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses.