Found 20 Seniors & Aged Care volunteering opportunities in Perth

Youth volunteers (18-25 years) are needed to volunteer their time and energy in providing social support to Amana Living residential care residents and clients in Amana Living Day Clubs.

Get Active. Beat Dementia - be part of this inspiring event, connect with others impacted by dementia, and raise much-needed funds for Dementia Australia. We are seeking volunteers to assist at our Perth Memory Walk & Jog at Burswood Park on Sunday 26th May 2024 from 6.45am - 12 noon. We need help with a range of roles: eg registration desk; t-shirt stall; wayfinder. Equipment and orientation provided. For further details and registration contact: [email protected]

The group of volunteers, called 'The Friends' are like minded people of all ages and backgrounds who "like to help". Friendships are formed. Often it is found all that is needed is a sympathetic ear and words of encouragement and cheer. To allay the apprehension of those who find strangeness and loneliness in their new hospital surroundings, the volunteers visit inpatients, escort new patients and visitors to appointments, provide comfort, always with a kind word or gesture and good cheer.

The Community Guardianship Program recruits suitable people as volunteers to act as the decision maker for an adult with a decision-making disability in their community. If you are a community minded person with the time and experience to help another in need, then we would love to hear from you. We provide full training and ongoing support in this rewarding position. This is a unique volunteer role in that the volunteer remains involved for the long term well into the future.

Halo are seeking lively volunteers to transport and support clients who are experiencing vulnerability or are socially isolated to attend medical appointments, allied health consultations and social engagements. Volunteers will ensure a safe, courteous and respectful on-board client experience keeping in mind their health, wellbeing, cultural background, life experiences and social connection.

We are in need of more dog walking volunteers! If you are an animal lover and want to help our community care for and stay together with their beloved pets, come join our team of amazing volunteers! You are matched up with a client as close as possible to your home (or work) and to a dog breed and type you feel comfortable with. Giving a small amount of your time will enrich and benefit the lives of dogs of all ages. How beautiful is that!

Do you have a good sense of humor and are easy to talk to? We'd like to hear from you. The Community Visitor Service (CVS) recruits, trains and coordinates special friends like you to make regular visits to older aged adults living in their own home or care facility who are experiencing social isolation/at risk of doing so. Make a difference to someone's life today by putting a smile on their dial.

Cycling Without Age (CWA) is a not-for-profit charity that connects those who can no longer ride themselves, with their community and the outdoors. Our Pilots are everyone from directors to senior citizens and students (aged 18yrs +). Volunteering with CWA positively impact the lives of the elderly or people with disabilities by giving them free trishaw rides on e-bikes. We have trishaws operating most days of the week, with lots of shifts (mostly weekday mornings) at locations all over Perth.

Make a difference in the life of an isolated senior. Join today our dynamic and inclusive volunteer team! The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) provides social support to seniors from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and LGBTIQ+.

Connect with an older person in your community who is feeling isolated and lonely, to break those feelings and create lasting friendships. Engage in ongoing visits to the individual’s residence, whether that be their personal home, or space in a Residential Aged Care.

CVS volunteers make regular social visits and provide companionship and friendship to residents of aged care facilities or older people living in their own homes.

Make a difference in the life of an isolated senior. Join today our dynamic and inclusive volunteer team! The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) provides social support to seniors from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and LGBTIQ+.

Help reduce isolation and loneliness for older Australians, from the comfort of your own home! We are seeking mature aged females to provide social connection for male and female Participants. This role is offered 100% virtual, with digital visits scheduled at a mutually agreeable day/time.

Finncare hosts a lifestyle center to enhance the wellbeing of our aged participants visiting for social interaction. We are looking for volunteers to join our team to engage them in arts & craft activities, reading or just having a cuppa. On occasion we may do day trips to local venues and welcome an extra set of caring hands.

This exciting role involves interpreting our clients' communication to family members, and medical and other support staff. The role is suitable for students learning AUSLAN.

Help reduce isolation and loneliness for older Australians, from the comfort of your own home! We are seeking a Russian speaking mature female volunteer to provide social connection for a male Participant. This role is offered 100% virtual, with digital visits scheduled at a mutually agreeable day/time.

Help reduce isolation and loneliness for older Australians, from the comfort of your own home! We are seeking a Greek speaking volunteer to provide social connection for a male Participant. This role is offered 100% virtual, with digital visits scheduled at a mutually agreeable day/time.

We are seeking a Greek speaking volunteer to help increase social connection and companionship for an older Australian. This role is offered 100% virtual, initially for 1-hour on Wednesdays (there may be an opportunity to change day in the future). Join in and help us build a community for isolated and lonely older Australians.

We are seeking a Connect2You Facilitator to greet and connect with isolated and lonely older Australians who cess our essential service and 'drop-in' for a chat via Zoom. This role is offered 100% virtual. Multiple shifts available and is suitable for Mutual Obligations. If you love chatting, are an excellent communicator and would like to make a difference, apply now!

Inclusee is an innovative organisation supporting seniors in the community for nearly 50 years. We use the power of technology to reduce isolation and loneliness and are seeking a volunteer who is a craft guru to join our team! As the In2Craft Volunteer Facilitator, you will host our In2Craft weekly Zoom session, share your joy of craft and inspire creativity. This role is offered 100% virtual, minimum two hours per week.