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Ward 1A is our Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) patient cohort. Our aim is to serve those patients in the 80 and above age group recover from their illnesses. While with the ACE team, as part of the comprehensive assessments, we look to our volunteers for social and activity based therapy. It is envisioned that you can provide 1:1 social interaction or participate in group therapy with our clinical staff. We are looking to implement a program that offers these patients activities and stimulation that is engaging and enhances their time in care. Volunteers can play an important and active role in various ways. They can also support staff and the patients by assisting in general duties within the Ward including re-stocking, organising and disinfecting diversional resources and welcoming and directing visitors to the Ward.Centrelink Volunteers , Skilled VolunteersCommitmentRegular - more than 6 monthsTrainingprovidedTime requiredShifts available Monday through to Friday, between 8.30am and 4.30pm.Minimum commitment of 1 shift per week.RequirementsNational Police CertificateOthersWorking with Vulnerable People CheckPlease note:* As each organisation provides different levels/types of insurance, volunteers are reminded to check with the organisation as to the type of insurance provided for volunteers (e.g. Voluntary Workers Personal Accident Insurance).* Best practice volunteer involvement recommends that a volunteer role should not be more than 15-16 hours per week. #J-18808-Ljbffr