Found 1074 Seniors & Aged Care volunteering opportunities in Australia

Vietnamese speaking volunteers in the Quakers Hill area are urgently needed for the Community Visitors Scheme to provide friendship and companionship to those living in aged care. Our volunteers find this experience very rewarding and have the opportunity to build friendships and a support network with other volunteers at our social events.

Encourage and assist older people to participate and enjoy games, activities and gentle exercise

ane* is seeking a volunteer to take her to the Zoo or the Botanical Gardens from her home in Hampton East on a monthly basis. Jane* loves nature and animals, and has highlighted this as her key social support goal.

Myra* is looking to connect with a volunteer who can relate to the migrant experience, and speaks either Hungarian or Serbian. She loves going for walks and window shopping and has an appreciation for beautiful flowers! She would love to share a coffee at home with someone who can help her reflect on her experiences.

Friendly volunteers needed for outings and home visits in Eastern Suburbs Are you social, outgoing and love to chat? Or perhaps you prefer quiet afternoons, a cup of tea and a puzzle? We are recruiting volunteers in the Eastern Suburbs to support members of their local community to regain their social independence.

We are currently looking for a social support volunteer for Lynne* Lynne* describes herself as chatty, friendly with a good sense of humour, she likes spending time with her cat, reading the newspaper and magazines, watching TV, catching up with her family via facetime. In the past Lynne loved to do oil painting. Lynne would prefer to be connected to a mature female volunteer so they can share stories and chat on any number of topics.

We are currently looking for a kind and caring volunteer to support An-Ni* An-Ni* is a bright and bubbly and loves learning new things, she is particularly interested in history and world news. She is looking for a volunteer to visit weekly on Thursday's fortnightly to engage in some lively and interesting conversation.

We are currently looking for a kind and caring person to support Linda* Linda* describes herself as an introvert and prefers one on one interactions rather than a group, although she does love to chat and meeting new people, Linda* enjoys reading, gardening, knitting, puzzles and walking her dog.

We are looking for kind, committed and positive people. to join our team of 1:1 social support volunteers. This program is designed to support older people and adults that are at risk of social isolation to reconnect with their community and the things they love to do. Vera* might be a little shy to start with but once you get to know her you will discover her great sense of humour and her warm and friendly personality.

The Community Visitors Scheme coordinates volunteers to visit people who are socially isolated and whose quality of life would be improved by friendship and companionship.

Some of our guests at our respite home who are living with Dementia also love being in the garden. Whether it is walking around to smell the roses or tending to the plants, they would love to spend time with another garden enthusiast. Availability is 2 – 3 spare hours once a week, flexible mornings or afternoons between Wednesday to Friday would really enhance the experience of those in our care.

To transport frail and isolated people in the City of Knox and people with disabilities to medical appointments, planned activity groups and one on one shopping with seniors

Assist clients with memory loss to enjoy activities such as playing games,craft, reading etc. and provide hands on activities for men with memory loss/dementia with a similar concept to a "Men's Shed" Skills required are patience, empathy, compassion, sense of humor and fun, adventurous and kind.

Just as in other aged care providers we are seeing an impact on our workforce and are looking for volunteers to assist during this difficult time.

If you enjoy walking, socialising, have a passion for community health and wellbeing, are committed to a regular pattern of volunteering and possess good social and communication skills – we would love to hear from you. We are looking for volunteers to lead weekly walking groups in partnership with the Heart Foundation.

Social Support Volunteers are required to interact and engage with persons attending the day program. Volunteers will aid clients during a variety of group activities, including the set up and pack up of programmed activities and provision of refreshments.

Frank* has a great sense of humour, enjoys enjoys a robust conversation and is passionate about his faith. He attends church when Covid restrictions permit. He also enjoys reading, listening to music, and TV. Frank would prefer a mature female volunteer to visit on a Thursday or Friday, for a walk, stopping at local cafes for a coffee and to enjoy some stimulating conversation. *name changed.

Simran* is a warm and kind lady who enjoys friendly conversations. She is interested in reading, current affairs, gardening and nature. Uniting are seeking a personable and engaging volunteer to support Simran* to reconnect with her community. *name changed.

Mary* describes herself as very friendly, chatty, and with a good sense of humour. She loves gardening, playing games on her iPad, spending time with family and friends, and loves watching sitcoms. Uniting are seeking a personable and engaging volunteer to support Mary* to reconnect with her community. *name changed.

Jacqui* has been described as an easygoing, family oriented, bubbly and friendly person. She is looking for a volunteer who can support her to reengage with the activities she used to love, especially tapestry work or sewing, and taking walks. *name changed.