What we do
Our Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme connects trained volunteers with older people who may be socially isolated or lonely, providing regular visits that build genuine friendships and improve wellbeing.
This FREE program helps to reduce loneliness, supports mental health, and enhances quality of life for participants, while also offering meaningful and rewarding experiences for volunteers.
We're currently recruiting for volunteers (of any age (over 18), gender or background), and participants. If you'd like to find out more, please fill out the relevant expression of interest form via the link at the bottom of this page.
Who it's for
The Volunteer Visitors Scheme supports older people living at home or in aged care residential facilities across the New England region, including Tamworth, Armidale, Inverell, Gunnedah, Glen Innes, Moree, Narrabri, Tenterfield, Uralla, Walcha and Gwydir.
How we assist you
Our volunteers maintain regular visitors to participants, helping to form connections and friendships that promote happiness and mental wellbeing, both for the volunteer and the participant.
When we are available
Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
How to reach us
You can contact us on (02) 6516 1921 | volunteervisitors@bluesky.org.au
If you are interested in joining the team as a volunteer, please fill out the Expression of Interest form here.
If you or someone you know would like to become a participant to receive visits in the New England area, please fill out the form here.
What the team's been working on
The team has been recruiting lots of wonderful volunteers to help deliver this meaningful and uplifting service.
Stories
Other details about Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme
If you are interested in joining the team as a volunteer, please fill out the Expression of Interest form here.
If you or someone you know would like to become a participant to receive visits in the New England area, please fill out the form here.
The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme is funded by the Australian Government.