Impact Make Your Mark

A friendship program linking volunteer visitors to isolated aged people living in aged care facilities throughout the Bundaberg region.

The Community Visitors Scheme endeavours to enrich the quality of life of residents in aged care homes who are socially isolated or lonely, and would benefit from a friendly visitor.

Volunteer Visitors help establish links between people living in aged care homes and their local community.

The aim of the scheme is:

• To improve the quality of life of residents who have limited family and social contact
• To be a companion, confidant and friend
• To provide assistance with day-to-day tasks such as writing or mailing a letter
• To assist in keeping residents connected to the Community

Community Visitors Scheme is a valuable volunteering opportunity to support residents living in aged care facilities and hostels throughout the Bundaberg region.

The scheme has been successfully operating since 1990 and volunteer visitors enjoy access to relevant training and other social activities.

Volunteer opportunities are available at: Bundaberg, Monto, Gayndah, Childers and Gin Gin.