Red Cross training day

The Red Cross will hold a volunteer training and orientation session for its first intake of volunteers in late September.

Volunteers for the Home Support Service will support one or more clients in activities they would otherwise find difficult or impossible due to frailty, disability or because they care for a person who is frail or has a disability.

They will also open doors for social isolated Peninsula residents to connect with their community.

Volunteers may take trips to the movies or local events with a client or visit their home for a chat and a cup of tea.

They might also assist clients in attending doctors appointments, participating in light exercise and responding to their mail.

The branch is asking Peninsula residents to call now to register their interest on 4324 3411.

Red Cross is also asking Peninsula residents to call if they feel they would benefit from this service.

Press release, August 26 Kylie McGrath, Australian Red Cross