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Volunteers
Blue Care is extremely fortunate to have the support of over 2,500
volunteers who generously donate their time and talents to our services.
Trained volunteers have an important role within Blue Care by supporting
clients through social contact and with direct assistance with everyday
activities such as reading, music, transport etc.
The invaluable support provided by our volunteers helps maintain
clients' quality of life.
Volunteers can assist with the activities such as:
| Support visits: |
Visiting clients on a regular basis and providing
social support and practical assistance. |
| Friendly sitting: |
Providing in-home respite care for families and carers. |
| Palliative care: |
Providing social support and practical assistance
for families where a member of the family has a terminal illness. |
| Transport assistance: |
Using their own vehicles to transport clients
to shops, medical appointments and other outings. |
| Respite Caring centres: |
Assisting in recreational activities, such as music,
excursions, arts and crafts, meal preparation, concerts etc. |
| Residential complex: |
Assisting clients and staff with recreational
activities, such as arts and crafts, sewing, music, gardening and canteen. |
| Marketing volunteers: |
Assisting staff with marketing and fundraising
activities, such as Blue Care Awareness Week,
Seniors Week, distribution of Blue
Care leaflets, and clerical assistance. |
| Clerical assistance: |
Assisting staff at centres with data entry, photocopying, filing etc. |
Volunteering for Blue Care opens a world of opportunities for you to help
others and gain invaluable experience and develop your skills.
To become a volunteer you will be initially interviewed by a Blue Care Volunteer Coordinator to ensure that your skills and interests are matched within an environment that will be most rewarding to you.
Please complete the attached volunteer Express of Interest Form or contact your local Blue Care centre to become a part of our team.