Voluntary Support Service

About Voluntary Support Service

This service aims to support frail aged, younger people with a disability and their carers in their home environment, who are having difficulty with one or more tasks of daily living. The service also aims to prevent early institutional care being necessary and to increase social contact. Volunteers assist clients by lawn mowing, taking them shopping, general social support through interaction and social outings. Transport to medical appointments shopping and social activities is available. Volunteers need to be matched to client requests. Not suitable for people with moderate to severe disabilities.