Volunteer as a Community Connector!
Town of Walkerville residents have the chance to be involved in a pilot program to reduce social isolation in our older community.
Together with our partners, Council would love you to join a new Social Prescribing Project to make a positive impact and help improve wellbeing in our community.
Our project works alongside local GPs and other healthcare professionals to identify and connect older adults with community social programs.
As a volunteer Community Connector, you will work together with the participant to identify social opportunities that exist within the community for them to participate in. This approach is ‘human centered’ and will help alleviate loneliness, social isolation and provide more social connection within the community.
If you like talking to people, finding out what they enjoy doing and have some great creative skills to connect people with existing and thriving communities, then this is for you!
Come along to our information sessions where we dive deeper into the pilot program, explore the various roles and answer any questions.
- When: Tuesday, 19 November 2024
- Session one: 1pm - 2.30pm or Session two: 6pm - 7.30pm
- Where: The Lights Community & Sports Centre, 244-270 East Parkway, Lightsview
- Light refreshments will be provided
Please confirm your attendance and any dietary requirements to Beverly Braybrook: beverly.braybrook@cityofpae.sa.gov.au or 0473 740 100. Or register your attendance here.
Available Volunteer Roles:
- Champion
- Duties: Support the Project Officer to manage a small group of volunteers, connect with health professionals and local groups.
- Skills: Strong organisation, problem solving and teamwork.
- Impact: Ensure smooth operations and build community ties!
- Connector
- Duties: Assist individuals in accessing local resources and activities.
- Skills: Empathy, good listening and problem solving.
- Impact: Be the guiding hand that helps individuals thrive!
- Research & Support
- Duties: Collect data, connect with local groups and help improve our services.
- Skills: Detail-oriented, record keeping & willingness to build connections with local community groups.
- Impact: Shape the future of our project!
Why Volunteer?
- Make a Difference: Change lives in your community.
- Gain Experience: Develop new skills.
- Meet People: Connect with community members and fellow volunteers.
- Flexible Commitment: Volunteer on your schedule!
Together let’s help create a healthier, happier community!
- View the Community Champion Volunteer Position Statement by clicking here.
- View the Community Connector Volunteer Position Statement by clicking here.
- View the Social Prescribing Support Volunteer Position Statement by clicking here.
The Social Prescribing Project is supported by the Councils of Port Adelaide Enfield, Walkerville and Prospect, the Adelaide Primary Health Network (APHN), Flinders University and the Northern Communities Health Foundation, with funding from the Northern Community Health & Research Foundation, the Hospital Research Foundation and significant in-kind support from The Adelaide Primary Health (APNH) Network.