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Our volunteers are an integral part of everything that COTA SA does. From contributing to policy development processes to greeting visitors and callers at our reception desk and supporting the delivery of programs and projects, volunteers help us to reach and support older people, and achieve of our purpose of advancing the rights, interests and futures of South Australians as we age.
COTA SA volunteers are dedicated individuals and their collective contributions make an extraordinary difference to the lives of older South Australians and communities across the State.
Make a difference — current volunteer vacancies
Are you ready to make a difference?
We are seeking the support of passionate and dedicated volunteers. Our current volunteer opportunities are listed below — these vary depending on current programs and needs so please do check back often, follow us on social media, subscribe to our E-newsletter or contact us for more information.
COTA Visitors — Make a difference in someone's life
COTA Visitors — Make a difference in someone's life
COTA Visitors are volunteers who visit someone with limited companionship on a regular basis, to establish and maintain an ongoing friendship. Loneliness affects 20% of South Australians aged 75 and over and they can feel especially marginalised and out-of-touch in our modern online and busy world.
COTA Visitors is part of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme — an Australian Government initiative that provides friendly volunteers for older people who are at risk of loneliness or social isolation.
Location
We recruit and support volunteer visitors in the Adelaide metropolitan area, the Hills, Mallee and Southern (Fleurieu Peninsula) areas.
We are currently seeking volunteers to visit people waiting for a new friend across the metropolitan area and Fleurieu region.
Language
As well as English-speaking people, we are also seeking volunteers who speak Italian, Greek, Polish and Hungarian.
Common interests
You might have a common interest with one of the residents such as fashion, pets, gardening or sports.
Volunteer visitors are matched to older people with similar backgrounds and shared interests, and are supported by COTA SA — even if you don't fit the criteria above we'd love to hear from you as we receive new requests for visitors regularly.
Apply now
If you would like to become a Community Visitor and make a difference in someone's life by extending your hand of friendship, we would love to hear from you. Click the link below or phone us on 08 8232 0422.
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More information
For more information about volunteering with COTA SA you can contact us today:
08 8232 0422
1800 182 324 for country callers)
cotasa@cotasa.org.au
Volunteer Portal
If you are a current COTA SA volunteer you can access policies, proceedures, forms and orientation information by logging into the volunteer portal.
