Social Support

Volunteer Task Force (VTF) offers social support services that encourage social interaction, wellness, opportunities for better health and connections to the community. These services are:

  • Outings
  • Club Connect
  • Shopping
  • Step into Life program
  • Home visits
  • Community Connect.

Outings


Outings are usually monthly and usually involve a meal and a place of interest. Clients participate in the wider community and socialise with others. Recent outings have included movies; E Shed Markets in Fremantle; Old Bakery Gallery in Maylands, Drovers Kitchen and Garden Centre. We keep expenses as low as possible because  clients cover the cost of the outing.
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Transport can be arranged for eligible clients to and from the venue.

Club Connect

Club Connect is a weekly get-together for clients in the northern suburbs at Marangaroo Family Centre on Tuesdays at 11 am. Clients come to play cards and board games with our volunteers. All bring a plate to share for lunch. Volunteers often pick up clients and drop them home afterwards.

Shopping

Shopping is a one-on-one service when one volunteer takes one client shopping once a fortnight. This usually means taking the client to the nearest supermarket, helping them to shop, taking them home and putting the shopping away, if needed. Volunteers often stay for a cup of tea.

This 2-hour service supports the client in getting out into the community. Clients are encouraged to do as much as they are can and volunteers support the client in areas where they are unable.

For example, the client may write their list and fill their trolley; they may just need help in loading and unloading the car. The degree of help required is discussed beforehand, very much in keeping with the Wellness approach.

Step into Life

Step into Life is an 8-week program, run four times a year across five locations in the metro area:  Loftus Community Centre, VTF Safety Bay, Piney Lakes Environmental Centre, Town of Victoria Park Leisurelife Centre and Morley Sport and Recreation Centre. The aim of the Step into Life programs is to provide a social environment for our clients. They actively participate and discover ways to enhance their  physical, mental or emotional health. Clients’ wellbeing in some cases has improved and success stories have emerged from this program.

Home Visits

For those rare clients who find it difficult to leave the house, volunteers will visit them at home. Volunteers take time to chat, read to the client or play a game. This once-a-fortnight service lasts for up to two hours.

Community Connect

Community Connect is a VTF program that matches a volunteer and client interest. Volunteers can spend time with a client going to the cinema, to the library, taking a walk. This fortnightly service (for up to two hours) helps us to support the client to interact in the community.

Are you eligible?

All new clients are assessed for eligibility. VTF Services are available to people with an ongoing medical condition or disability who are on a pension and living in their own home.

For more information on Assessment, click here.

What does it cost?

Cost estimates are available from our head office on 9318 5700 or email us.

To find out about VTF services or volunteering, CONTACT US.