Always dreamed of being a game show host, bingo caller, love a chat?
About this opportunity
Are You the Perfect Fit?
Our dedicated Lifestyle Team needs additional hands to support our residents to have a wonderful day. As a Baptcare Volunteer you will be inducted to the site, ensuring you have a rewarding and happy experience.
Volunteers will be supported by the Lifestyle Team to assist with activities as per the activities program. These include, but are not limited to:
- Games and puzzles
- Coffee Club
- Dining with friends
- Exercises and walking groups
- Bingo
- Entertainment
- Theme days such as Melbourne Cup, Seasonal Holidays, Cultural days etc.
- One on One Companionship
We work with each individual volunteer to look at their areas of interest, passion and hobbies to ensure your volunteer motivations are included in your experience.
Your support as a Volunteer means that our residents get to have a more engaging and rewarding experience. Some residents have little to no family and need the added benefit of your friendship and support. You have the chance to brighten the lives of some really interesting individuals.
We love our Volunteers, and our residents look forward to their visits.
Sound like you? Apply now, it will be great fun!
Why Choose Baptcare?
Baptcare was established by Volunteers over 78 years ago. We acknowledge, celebrate and appreciate volunteering in all its varying forms. We support and encourage each Volunteer to have a deeply meaningful, engaging, and inspired journey.
Baptcare is a Not for Profit, purpose driven organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. Focused on providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.
Our work brings people of all ages, cultures, beliefs, and circumstances to live their lives with meaning, through personalised and innovative solutions, tailored to enhance their health, safety, comfort, and spirituality. By joining Baptcare as a Volunteer you are joining a team of like-minded individuals who believe in the gift of giving time.
Additional requirements
National Police Certificate *.
Baptcare will pay for your National Criminal History Check (if obtained through us).
We recommend Flu vaccination and have a free annual vaccination program. COVID Vaccinations a preferred but not mandated
We would ask for a minimum of 1-2 hours a week however can accommodate up to 15 hours a week for those looking to make a difference to others on a larger scale.
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- Skilled Volunteers
- Young adults, 18 - 24
- Younger Volunteers, under 18
- Arts, Craft & Photography
- Companionship & Social Support
- Music & Entertainment
- Seniors & Aged Care
We provide full induction and ongoing training, where you are supported 110% of the way.
ReimbursementWe have a reimbursement Policy to ensure Volunteers are not out of pocket however, we require the costs to be negotiated first.