Volunteers wanted by aged care provider

A local aged care provider has put out a call during National Volunteers Week for more volunteers.

Peninsula Village is seeking "further caring and committed locals" to volunteer their time to assist residents across its care facilities at Umina.

The not-for-profit organisation has almost 50 volunteers on its roster, and is currently seeking willing and suitable volunteers to assist at dining times for up to two hours.

This opportunity is a chance for locals to give back to their community and make a positive difference in the life of care residents at Peninsula Villages.

Peninsula Villages chief Mr Shane Neaves said that volunteers not only assist with the support tasks at meal times, but more importantly give a sense of worth and respect to residents.

"Peninsula Villages is thankful to have a loyal and dedicated team of volunteers who we are celebrating this week.

"Our volunteers assist with day-to-day resident activities, from assisting with the village bus and meal deliveries, to care support, resident leisure, events and administration," said Mr Neaves.

"We are now putting a call out for additional volunteers to help across our facilities at Umina Beach, in particular we need extra hands at meal times to assist with delivering meals, drink trolleys in the dining rooms and supporting independent living residents who have community meals delivered to their units and homes."

All suitable volunteers undertake a mandatory police check, as well as essential volunteer training by Peninsula Villages to understand the importance of supporting residents.

SOURCE:

Media release, 24 May 2018

Katey Small, Brilliant Logic