Aged Care Facility Volunteers - Doutta Galla Aged Services

This role is advertised by Volunteer West, the volunteer resource centre of Australian Multicultural Community Services on behalf of Doutta Galla Aged Services.

Organisation description:

At Doutta Galla, care begins with compassion and connection. As a trusted not for profit aged care provider, we have served Melbourne’s west and regional Victoria in Shepparton for more than 30 years – delivering accessible, inclusive, and high-quality care that honours the rights, dignity and independence of every person.

Our approach ensures every resident is treated with respect, fairness, safety and choice, empowering people to live a meaningful life, their way.

Position description:

Doutta Galla Aged Services is seeking friendly and reliable volunteers to support residents at our aged care facility in Avondale Heights. Volunteers work alongside the Lifestyle team to enhance residents’ quality of life through social connection, activities, and meaningful engagement.

You will be supported by the Lifestyle Coordinator and can choose activities that suit your interests, skills, and availability. There is flexibility to be creative and contribute in ways that feel comfortable and rewarding for you.

Some of the other things our volunteers choose to do:

• Accompanying outings
• Running games and activities
• Teaching art and craft
• Running book clubs
• Shopping
• Providing music and entertainment
• Men’s shed activities
• Gardening
• Fundraising

Skills required:

• Friendly, patient, and respectful communication style
• Willingness to engage with older people
• Reliability and openness to working as part of a team
• No specific experience required, training and support provided

Time required:

• Flexible and negotiable.
• Regular commitment preferred.

Other requirements:

• National Police Check (can be arranged through the organisation)
• Participation in an induction and orientation process

Benefits volunteers will get from this role:

• Build meaningful relationships with older people
• Gain experience in aged care and community support
• Flexible volunteering to suit your schedule
• Support, guidance, and supervision from staff
• Be part of an inclusive and appreciative volunteer environment

Volunteers who speak languages other than English; people from diverse backgrounds; all genders, ages and abilities are welcome.