Motor Neurone Disease Qld

Do you enjoy baking, playing cards, and sharing a laugh? MND Queensland is looking for a Social Companion volunteer to share meaningful connections with an MND client living in a private residence at Hope Island.

You’ll spend time together over a cuppa, engage in friendly conversation and shared humour, play card games like Canasta, and offer support while the client completes light baking or food prep (no hands-on cooking required). This is a chance to create meaningful connection, bring joy to someone’s week, and be a kind, supportive presence.

As the Social Companion – Cards and Cake Volunteer you will be:

• Supporting engagement in meaningful weekly routine with friendly conversation, shared humour, and casual catch-ups over a cuppa
• Playing Canasta or other simple card games the client enjoys
• Offering companionship and verbal support while the client completes light baking or food preparation (no hands-on cooking required)
• A kind and helpful face to clients and carers

You will not be:

• Undertaking any personal care or manual handling activities

About you:

• Able and willing to commit to weekly social visits 
• Must be available on Wednesdays and/or Fridays, 12pm - 3pm 
• An empathetic, good-humoured 40+ woman with some understanding of the effects of MND and FTD on social interactions especially if the client experiences moments of confusion or fatigue
• Knowledge of card games (particularly Canasta) desirable
• A great listener and communicator with a friendly, down-to-earth attitude
• Passionate about helping others and making a difference
• Current holder of or willing to apply for NDIS WSC (Yellow card)

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life, providing social connection and companionship through shared interests. Make an impact – join our volunteer team today!