Volunteer - Knitting Group Organiser

Want to make a difference for older people living in Residential Care?Knitting helps people who live in Residential Care homes to engage, enjoy life and exercise their minds. Knitting has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety, improve cognitive function and brings a sense of calm to those who choose to click their needles.Knitting Group Volunteers are involved in a range of tasks to support these activities, including: Assisting with set up and pack down of the Activity Space Sharing patterns and conversations Use of wheelchairs to help residents get to and from activities

We want to hear from you! Training Upskilling opportunities exist for volunteer roles. Time commitment We work with all volunteers to set up the most suitable days and times for you. Any amount of time you can give, whether it's a few days a week or a few hours a month, is valuable for our community and much appreciated. About Southern Cross Care Southern Cross Care has provided quality aged care and retirement living services to our community for more than 55 years. We offer residential aged care, support at home, health and wellness, respite and retirement living services across South Australia, the Northern Territory and Victoria.We believe that every person has the right to experience a good quality of life and that no matter where you come from, life can always be better. That's why our vision is to support members of our community to be Better for life. We're always looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients, and are committed to supporting our staff and volunteers to share in our vision. #J-18808-Ljbffr