Are you interested in life stories, a good listener and comfortable with writing?

Aged care provider ECH is looking for volunteers to assist with writing people’s life stories.

This may be in many forms including reflections, reviews of specific events or times, family stories or tributes to loved ones.

The are looking for people to bring their skills, passions, ideas and support.

Volunteers would spend time getting to know an ECH client, listening to their story and documenting it for their future use.

Necessary requirements:

• Have respect for the importance of caring for and valuing older people in our community.

• Understand and value the benefits of writing and sharing people’s precious memories.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills.

• Good basic computer skills required for the use of Word, typing and attaching images.

• Knowledge around transcribing and editing support and ability to produce ‘easy read’ documents.

• Able to commit to regular volunteer sessions with the client.

If you are looking for a meaningful and rewarding volunteer opportunity and ideally live in the Metro South or Victor Harbor area, ECH would love to hear from you.

For more information please call 1300 275 324 or email the ECH Volunteer Lead via [email protected]