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Building friendships between the generations
Welcome a Volunteer Visitor
Would you like a volunteer visitor to meet with you?
If you’re feeling isolated or lonely and are looking for social connection, find a new companion through Wesley Volunteer Visitors!
Wesley Volunteer Visitors is a free service that connects volunteers with older people.
You’ll be matched with someone who shares common interests and will visit you on a weekly or fortnightly basis. You’ll both benefit from strengthened wellbeing through quality, flexible and dynamic companionship that:
- provides a sense of worth and belonging
- extends social contact and minimises isolation
- enriches both of your lives
- builds connected communities that meet the needs of people of all ages.
Currently, Wesley Volunteer Visitors operates across the northern, inner west, south west and western regions of Sydney, as well as the Central Coast, the Hunter, Lake Macquarie and Taree.
“When Liesl comes into my home, I don’t think of her as a volunteer. She’s a great friend who’s brought so much happiness to me.”
Jean
Wesley Volunteer Visitors recipient
“When Liesl comes into my home, I don’t think of her as a volunteer. She’s a great friend who’s brought so much happiness to me.”
Jean
Wesley Volunteer Visitors recipient
Get involved
If you’re interested in taking part in the Wesley Volunteer Visitors program, we’d love to hear from you today. You can call us on 0429 044 149, email visitors@wesleymission.org.au, or start the journey by entering your post code below.
Funded by the Australian Government.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to have a volunteer visitor?
This service is free of charge to people who receive government-subsidised residential aged care or a Home Care Package (including older people who are approved and on a waiting list).
Where is the program offered?
Currently, we offer it to those living across the northern, inner west, south west and western regions of Sydney, as well as the Central Coast, the Hunter, Lake Macquarie and Taree. (If you live outside these regions, visit the Australian Government’s Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) website by clicking here.)
How do you know the person visiting me is safe?
Your safety is our priority. A full national police check and personal reference checks are undertaken on every volunteer visitor before they’re matched with an older person.
What do I do if I feel my volunteer visitor isn’t a good match for me or I no longer want to participate in the service?
If you feel your volunteer visitor or the service isn’t right for you, please contact your Wesley Volunteer Visitors Coordinator.
Can I ask my visitor to do chores or run errands for me?
No, your volunteer visitor is there to provide companionship and social support. If you require assistance with housework or attending appointments, please speak with your care provider.
What happens if I am sick or not up for a visit?
You can communicate your needs directly with your volunteer visitor. Alternatively, you can contact your Wesley Volunteer Visitors Coordinator or care provider.
Who do I contact if I have an issue, feedback or complaints?
We value your feedback. If you have comments or complaints about your volunteer visitor or the service, please contact your Wesley Volunteer Visitors Coordinator.