HAYLEY IS SEEKING A VOLUNTEER
Hayley would like to be matched with someone who will support her through our Specialised Care volunteer program. She has been with this program for many years and is comfortable having a break from her own home environment.
Hayley is 32 years old and keeps herself busy during the week attending programs where she enjoys cooking, swimming and volunteering. She is friendly and sociable with a good sense of humour, has eclectic taste in music ranging from Kings of Leon to AFL theme songs, loves singing and dancing, has a special interest in numbers. In fact, the scope of Hayley’s interests are so wide and varied, it’s impossible not to find an interest in common with Hayley. As a Specialised Care volunteer, you will be supporting Hayley in your own home, providing Hayley with the opportunity to further develop her independent living and social skills whilst also
developing a long-lasting friendship. Ideally the care will involve a monthly stay over from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.
What is Specialised Care?
Specialised Care is an alternative respite option. It gives a person with a disability the opportunity to spend time within a caring family environment that fosters growth and independence. At the same time it gives their own family receives some respite.
What is involved?
- Minimum 24 hour block of care each time.
- A tax free reimbursement paid after each block of care.
- Ongoing support from the program coordinator.
- Access to support information.
- Opportunities to get to know each other before overnight care commences.
- Care arrangements can be flexible.
