Volunteering in Aged Care
A virtual expo hub for potential volunteers
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.
The importance and benefits of volunteering in Aged Care – English/Italian
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.
Current volunteer positions in aged care
Here are some great aged care volunteering opportunities. Click on ‘Find out more’ and express your interest to apply for any of them. Most aged care providers will get back to you within one to two weeks of expressing interest.
We are continuously adding more volunteer opportunities to this list.
If you are unable to access any opportunities below, please email us.
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If you are a CHSP provider and would like to advertise your current volunteer positions here, please email us and your volunteer position could feature below too.
Drivers
Transport Driver and/or Assisted Shopping Volunteer – City of Campbelltown NEW
Help older community members maintain their independence by providing transport to appointments and/or assisting with local shopping.
Hills Community Transport Driver – Hills and Metropolitan areas – Mount Barker District Council
Rewarding and flexible role making a difference by taking older people to medical appointments and social activities, in the Adelaide Hills and Metropolitan areas.
Transport Driver – Medical and Shopping Support Volunteers – City of Tea Tree Gully
City of Tea Tree Gully Active Ageing Team is seeking friendly, reliable volunteers for one or two mornings each week, to assist older community members by providing safe transport to appointments and/or support with local shopping.
Drivers – Salisbury and surrounding areas – City of Salisbury
Do you love being on the road and want to make a difference for seniors in your community? Our Senior Centres are seeking friendly, reliable volunteers as Drivers.
Community Bus Driver – Hilton and Cowandilla – City of West Torrens
Can you work independently and relate well to others? The City of West Torrens is looking for volunteers to help with its social and community transport programs.
Bus Driver – Community Transport – City of Prospect
We are looking for Volunteer Bus Drivers to transport clients in our 9-10-seater buses. Volunteer Bus Drivers assist council to provide a popular bus service for older residents.
Drivers and Drivers Assistants – Multiple positions and suburbs – Nonna’s Cucina
We are always looking for new volunteers to join our Nonna’s Cucina family, especially on the road as volunteer drivers and assistants. Click here for more information about volunteering with Nonna’s Cucina.
Transport Driver – Elizabeth – City of Playford
If you love driving, especially in modern and well-maintained vehicles, then we would love to talk to you! Our transport drivers are supported by a skilled team, and they will provide you with a thorough work plan for the day.
Drivers and Passenger Deliverers – Hindmarsh and Victor Harbor – Meals on Wheels
If you love a little chat, have a couple of hours in the middle of the day free and want to help out your local community, deliveries are for you!
Bus Assistant – Community Transport – City of Prospect
City of Prospect are looking for Volunteer Bus Assistants to assist the driver in our Community Transport Program. Volunteer Community Bus Assistants assist council to provide a popular and well-utilised bus service for older residents.
Drivers & Deliverers Urgently Needed in Eudunda – Meals on Wheels
Be Part of the Delivery Dream Team. Every week, kind-hearted locals help deliver fresh, delicious meals to those who need them. It only takes a few hours – but makes a big difference.
Drivers & Deliverers Urgently Needed in Western Suburbs – Meals on Wheels
Be Part of the Delivery Dream Team. Every week, kind-hearted locals help deliver fresh, delicious meals to those who need them. It only takes a few hours – but makes a big difference.
Volunteer Driver – Southern suburbs – Noarlunga Volunteer Transport Service
Would you like to help provide a personalised door-to-door transport service for senior residents of City of Onkaparinga? We have a very rewarding role for you!
Volunteer Bus Driver – The Friendship Club, Wakefield House – City of Onkaparinga
As a Friendship Club bus driver, you will be more than just a driver; you will be a friendly face, and a safe pair of hands. You will play a crucial role in enhancing the social inclusion opportunities of clients by transporting them to and from Wakefield House.
Bus Volunteer Driver – Elizabeth House Positive Ageing Centre – City of Onkaparinga NEW
Are you ready to make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents in our vibrant City of Onkaparinga community? Join our team as a Community Transport Volunteer Driver at Elizabeth House.
Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Volunteers – Kadina, Clare and Nuriootpa – Carers & Disability Link
Carers & Disability Link are seeking passionate, caring and dedicated volunteers to assist staff with providing social support to our clients.
Volunteer – Day Respite Program – ACH Group – Port Noarlunga
Assist in the Day Respite Program at Port Noarlunga with group activities such as Art, Choir, Exercise, Craft and more…
Wednesday and Thursday availability.
Social Support for older Italians – Coordinating 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.
WISE – Social Support – Multiple roles/opportunities – Meals on Wheels
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.
Meals and other food services
Cook of the Day – Various locations – Meals on Wheels
If you have catering/cooking experience, or are willing to learn, we would love to hear from you. A friendly manner and smile are essential!
Kitchen Champions/Foodies – Christies Beach – Meals on Wheels
Do you enjoy helping others? Want to be part of a friendly team? Help us prepare and serve tasty 3-course meals.
Lead Cook (Filipino and Italian food) – Pine Lakes Senior Centre – City of Salisbury NEW
Do you enjoy cooking Filipino or Italian food? We are looking for a volunteer to help plan and cook Filipino or Italian meals for seniors at our Pine Lakes Centre in Parafield Gardens.
Lead Cook (Thai and Vietnamese food) – Pine Lakes Senior Centre – City of Salisbury
Love cooking – especially Vietnamese or Thai food? Bring that passion to our Pine Lakes Senior Centre kitchen where your meals will brighten the day for our seniors!
Kitchen Coordinator – Mount Barker, Hallet Cove – Meals on Wheels
If you love to cook and love to lead, you can help your local community by keeping the wheels turning as a Kitchen Coordinator.
Kitchen Assistants – Senior Centres – City of Salisbury
Do you enjoy cooking and working as part of a team? Join our volunteer kitchen team and help prepare nutritious meals for seniors at our Senior Centres in Salisbury, Para Hills and Parafield Gardens.
Kitchen Champions – Victor Harbor – Meals on Wheels
Do you enjoy helping others? Want to be part of a friendly team? You don’t need to be a chef – just bring a positive attitude and we’ll show you the rest!
Kitchen Support Volunteer – Wakefield House Positive Ageing Centre – Morphett Vale – City of Onkaparinga
Do you have a flair for assisting our head chef with preparing and serving nutritious meals for our senior community? Make a real difference in a person’s day by helping to prepare a delicious meal.
Kitchen Champions (Fresh Cook) – Various locations – Meals on Wheels
Do you enjoy helping others? Want to be part of a friendly team? You don’t need to be a chef – just bring a positive attitude and we’ll show you the rest!
Other CHSP-related support
Coordinator (people person) – Northfield – Meals on Wheels NEW
If you are a people person, you can help your local Meals on Wheels community by keeping the wheels turning as a Volunteer Coordinator.
Customer Service Coordinators – Various locations – Meals on Wheels
If you are a people person, you can help your local Meals on Wheels community by keeping the wheels turning as a Volunteer Customer Service Coordinator.
Leaflet Deliverer – Hindmarsh area and Victor Harbor – Meals on Wheels
Do you enjoy walking? Taking in the view? Meals on Wheels are currently recruiting volunteers to deliver leaflets into people’s letterboxes.
Volunteer Garden Hand – Holden Hill – Nonna’s Cucina
Join our friendly community and help us create and maintain our beautiful garden! As a volunteer you will assist with repotting, watering, weeding, mulching, pruning and other general garden duties.
Office Support – Roster Management – Victor Harbor – Meals on Wheels
Our Victor Harbor branch is currently looking for an organised volunteer to help with management of volunteer rosters. Can you help us?
Office Help – Port Augusta – Meals on Wheels
Looking to support your local community? Good interpersonal skills and computer literacy? Port Augusta Meals on Wheels are recruiting volunteers to assist in the office.
Assistant Coordinators – Various locations – Meals on Wheels
Are you a people person with a little bit of organisational flair? Assist the Volunteer Coordinator and help keep the wheels turning for our organisation.
Centre Operations Support – Para Hills Senior Centre – City of Salisbury
Do you enjoy practical tasks and keeping things organised? Join our volunteer team at Para Hills Senior Centre and help create a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment where seniors can enjoy activities and connect with others.
Volunteer Coordinator Western Hub – Seaton – Nonna’s Cucina
We’re seeking a passionate Volunteer Coordinator to oversee our Delivery Drivers and ensure smooth delivery operations. If you are organised, communicative, and love community service, we’d love to hear from you.
Store Person Extraordinaire – Multiple areas – Meals on Wheels
Can you support the day-to-day running of our branches by assisting with the receipt, organisation and storage of deliveries and stock? Meals on Wheels are seeking flexible and adaptable volunteers to play a vital role.
Community Program Volunteering – Western Suburbs – ACH Group
ACH Group operates community programs that welcome volunteer support. Join us at a group in Seaton (Wednesday) or Henley Beach (Friday) to chat with customers, make them feel comfortable and welcome, set up the room, assist in getting the space ready with support from staff.
Choir (Sing for Joy) Volunteer – South – ACH Group
Do you love music, socialising with others and singing? Are you available on Wednesdays from 12.30-3.30pm in Port Noarlunga? If you like to sing, enjoy music and want to get involved please contact us!
Coordinator (people person) – Mount Barker, Brighton – Meals on Wheels
If you are a people person with a little bit of organisational flair, you can help keep the wheels turning at the Mt Barker branch as the Volunteer Coordinator.
Multi-talented Activity Assistant – Coordinating 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!
Meals on Wheels Office Support – Victor Harbor
Recently retired? Looking to support your local community? We need volunteers to assist the team providing administration type work in the office. Spots available every day, 8.00am – 11.30am. This is a great opportunity to meet other people who support our core values.
Meals on Wheels – Office Support – Yankalilla
Looking to support your local community? Meals on Wheels Yankalilla are seeking a volunteer to assist with office duties. This includes tallying meal totals, updating route sheets and general admin tasks. This is a great opportunity to meet other people who support our core values.
Meals on Wheels – Secretary (basic skills) – Various locations
If you have a quick mind, a love of taking notes and good organisation skills, you can help your local community by keeping the wheels turning at a Meals on Wheels branch as the Secretary.
Meals on Wheels – Coordinator (people person) – Mitcham, Torrens Park
If you are a people person with a little bit of organisational flair, you can help your local community by keeping the wheels turning at a Meals on Wheels branch as the Volunteer Coordinator.
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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