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Aged Care Activities Volunteer

St Vincent's Hospital-BVRC
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The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of St Vincent's Health (Auburn House).

Our volunteers enrich the lives of our residents.  We are looking for volunteers to assist with our Aged Care activities.  You will be volunteering with a wonderful supportive team of staff who have the sole aim of ensuring that every resident has the opportunity to live a fulfilling life.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • These volunteer positions will be in one of our aged-psychiatry facilities
  • These facilities are for residents who have dementia or long-term psychological challenges
  • Residents are very friendly and our dedicated, supportive staff help run an activities program to stimulate each resident to be involved in any way they can
  • From art therapy to pet therapy, from music and dance to card making each resident is encouraged to express themselves and to enjoy life
  • Our volunteers help in these programs to enrich the lives of the residents.

Skills and Experience:

  • No previous experience in this area required
  • We do ask that potential volunteers embrace these positions as they are one of our most rewarding
  • The relationships our volunteers build with these residents are truly inspirational

Benefits:

  • Volunteering with a wonderful supportive team of staff who have the sole aim of ensuring that every resident has the opportunity to live a fulfilling life, filled with wonderful personalised activities
  • Being a part of the larger St Vincent's Volunteer Services Department - and all the additional opportunities this may bring
You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.