A welcoming program which offers an opportunity to people of different cultural backgrounds, ages and life experiences

For someone feeling lonely or isolated this is an opportunity to build a better week-to-week quality of life, build confidence to be more socially active and feel more engaged with the community.

For a volunteer it is an opportunity to make a positive difference to a fellow member of the community. It is very satisfying and fulfilling to be able to give time and care to someone else.

Thoughtful matching based on goals, interests, and comfort
Inclusive program design that feels community-based, not romantic
Flexible activities that support confidence, routine, and belonging

What You Can Expect

With personalised support, everyday connections, and a caring Vinnies team behind you, you’ll build confidence in a safe and welcoming community.

1:1

The opportunity to build and
develop a rapport with another individual

Adults of All Ages

There is potential to meet with someone,
whatever age you are

Local

Connections built around safe,
everyday activities and places

Ongoing

Support from the Vinnies team
throughout the journey

What do we do?

Vinnies Connect introduces people who would like to meet each other. This connection could take the form of a weekly or fortnightly face-to-face meeting somewhere in the local community, a regular telephone call, or in special circumstances, a home visit.

The volunteer and applicant may discuss progress on goal achievement. Examples of goals might be:

“I would like to meet more people
in my community”

“I would like to improve my
knowledge of politics and world
affairs”

“I would like to learn more about
computers and social media”

Who are our Vinnies
Connect volunteers?

Vinnies Connect volunteering is a safe, flexible volunteering opportunity that fits into any lifestyle.

Our volunteers come from all walks of life; volunteers are people with lived experience, retirees, full time or part time workers, students, parents and everyone in between.