Volunteering in Aged Care
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What does volunteering in aged care look like?
Volunteering in aged care offers many opportunities to make a difference. You might help by driving older people to appointments or shopping trips, having friendly chats in residential aged care facilities, assisting with social activities, or delivering meals. There’s a way for everyone to contribute.
While many aged care volunteer roles require a regular commitment, they can still be flexible. You don’t need to stick to the same schedule every week for years. You can take breaks for holidays, and most organisations provide flexible options for days and times.
Your efforts as a volunteer will be incredibly meaningful to older people. Volunteers in aged care play a vital role in reducing social isolation and fostering stronger community connections. By volunteering, you also support older people’s independence, helping them stay in their homes for longer.
What do I need to volunteer in aged care?
You don’t need any special qualifications to volunteer in aged care. What really matters is having an interest in supporting older people, being a good listener, and approaching the volunteer role with empathy.
Depending on the organisation and role, you might need to complete a National Police Check or other screenings. Some training, such as First Aid, may also be required to help you feel prepared and confident in your volunteer work.
Hear from organisations who need volunteers in aged care
You don’t need any special qualifications to volunteer in aged care. What really matters is having an interest in supporting older people, being a good listener, and approaching the volunteer role with empathy.
Depending on the organisation and role, you might need to complete a National Police Check or other screenings. Some training, such as First Aid, may also be required to help you feel prepared and confident in your volunteer work.
Current volunteer positions in aged care
Here are some great aged care volunteering opportunities. Click on the link and express interest to apply for any of them. Most aged care providers will get back to you within one to two weeks of expressing interest.
Community Transport Volunteer Drivers – City of Onkaparinga
Do you enjoy driving? Do you like a chat?
We seek enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy driving and helping people to stay connected in their community.
Social Support Volunteer – Metro wide – St John SA Community Care
If you have the time, we have ways to fill it. Social Support is a one-on-one visit or outing with a client on a weekly or fortnightly basis.
Multi-talented Activity Assistant – Co-ordinating Italian Committee Inc – St Peters
Join our vibrant team and bring joy to our elderly Italian clients. Be part of our friendly team, bring smiles to elderly Italians. Choose a program and contact us to get involved!
Social Support for Older Italians – Co-ordinating Italian Committee Inc – St Peters
If you enjoy talking to elderly members of our community and you have some spare time, we would love to hear from you.
Driver – Campbelltown Home Support Program – City of Campbelltown – Multiple Locations
If you like chatting to and helping older residents to maintain their independence and community connections, and you also enjoy safe driving – we’d love to talk to you.
Hospitality Assistants – Seniors Centres – City of Salisbury
Calling on passionate hospitality volunteers! Why not join our Senior Centres Kitchens in providing a very valuable service to our seniors?
Kitchen Assistant – Co-ordinating Italian Committee Inc – St Peters
Do you have a passion for Italian culture and a love of preparing Italian food? Join our friendly team in our kitchen to support Italian seniors to maintain their independence with traditional meals.
Kitchen Hand – Nonna’s Cucina – Royal Park
Can you help us prepare delicious home cooked meals for our community? If you can, we need you!
Activity Assistant (Cook) – City of Playford
Do you enjoy cooking for others while interacting with older people through exercise, craft and day trips? If this sounds like your cup-of-tea, please reach out!
Hills Community Transport Driver – Mount Barker District Council
Are you able to make a difference by taking older people in need to medical appointments, shops and social activities in the Adelaide Hills and Metropolitan areas? Make an amazing difference in someone’s life.
Volunteer Driver Assistant – Nonna’s Cucina
We are looking for volunteers to join our Nonna’s Cucina family as volunteer drivers and assistants. Can you help us deliver home-style cooked meals to your community?
Shopping Shuttle Minibus Driver – Mount Barker Council and surrounding areas
We are looking for a Minibus Driver to pick up and drop off residents in Council’s community minibus (12-seater) from Mount Barker and surrounding areas on Tuesday mornings. Can you help?
WISE – Social Support – Multiple roles/opportunities
Become a “Friendly House Visitor”, or a supportive voice as a “Phone Communication Specialist “, or even a “Social Group Host & Navigator” or a “Kitchen Connector” – all building capacity and connection within the community.
What to do next
Apply for any of the roles above by clicking on the links.
Call aged care providers directly or check their websites for more information.
Call our friendly team for more information on 08 8221 7177 or email us reception@vsant.org.au.
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