Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme ACVVS - Armidale

31/01/2024

Fergus visits Ron every week or two as a volunteer. They open up about the importance of building an intergenerational friendship and learning from each other.

31/01/2024

Sarah shares her experience as a volunteer visitor and her friendship with Betty.

31/01/2024

Carlo shares his experience as a volunteer visitor and his friendship with Germana.

24/01/2024

The scheme involves volunteers visiting older people to provide friendship and companionship. Find out how it works, how to become a volunteer and how to request a visit.

24/01/2024

24/01/2024

What is the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme?
The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme is a FREE service where a Red Cross volunteer visits you regularly to spend time together.
You can:
-have a cup of tea
-have a chat and a laugh
-read together
-watch sport
-play cards
-listen to music
or do another similar activity that you both enjoy.

24/01/2024

Is this program for you?
Red Cross volunteers visit people who:
-live in an aged care home,
or
-live at home and receive a Home Care Package, and
don’t have regular contact with family or friends and would like a regular visitor – someone to talk to and spend time with.

24/01/2024

Across Australia, more than 1,000 people in their 70s, 80s and 90s have been paired with a volunteer through our buddy program, the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS), developing meaningful relationships.
It’s been running for over 30 years now and is part of an umbrella of support to help older people stay well, connected and independent.
Having good social connections is ESSENTIAL for all aspects of your health, especially as we get older. Red Cross can support you to improve your social connections by matching you with a friendly volunteer for a regular visit, engaging in meaningful conversations over a cup of tea.