The Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) is a free program where volunteers get matched up with an older person for social companionship and friendship on a weekly or fortnightly basis. You might have a cuppa, do puzzles together, reminisce or otherwise enjoy each other’s company. At the moment, connection is limited to phone calls, video calls and letter writing but we hope to return to face to face visiting soon.
CVS is available to older people who are living in a public aged care facility or receiving a home care package. It is an initiative funded by the Australian Government.
Red Cross are currently seeking male volunteers in the Geelong Region as we have male participants who are waiting to be matched.
If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering with CVS please email or phone Rose Jackson, CVS Program Officer 0419 151 830
