Got a Few Hours on a Monday? Join us at Abbey Gardens!
Volunteer with Abbey Gardens Aged Care Community – Mondays
Our lively Lifestyle Team at Abbey Gardens Aged Care Community in Warragul is looking for some extra hands on Mondays to help our older residents have a fabulous day!
What You’ll Do
We’ll give you all the support you need to ensure your time with us is both rewarding and a lot of fun.
You'll be helping with fun activities like:
- Games, puzzles, and brain teasers
- Running the Coffee Club (serve tea, coffee, and lots of smiles)
- Dining with friends and making great memories
- Fun exercise and walking groups
- Bingo (it's a crowd favourite!)
- Entertaining our residents with music and laughs
- Chatting and being a Companion Volunteer
- Themed events like Melbourne Cup, holidays and cultural celebrations
We’ll pair you up with activities that match your interests, passions, and hobbies, because volunteering should be as fun for you as it is for our residents!
Your time and energy will help make our residents' days brighter, especially for those who have little or no family. Your friendship means the world to them and you’ll have the chance to make some truly meaningful connections while spreading joy!
Is This You?
We welcome volunteers from all walks of life. To apply, you’ll need:
- You don’t need special skills, just a warm heart and the desire to make a difference
- Willingness to undergo or provide a National Criminal History Check (cost covered by us*)
- Provide two referees who can speak to your character
- Reliability, compassion, and enjoyment in spending time with older people.
- Commitment to regular volunteering
What We Offer
- A welcoming and inclusive community where you are truly valued
- Invitations to volunteer events, wellness and cultural days, and social gatherings
- Ongoing education and development opportunities
- Eligibility for our Volunteer Reward & Recognition Program, including service awards and gift vouchers
- Access to wellbeing support, including counselling services
- Discounts on health insurance and IT equipment
Interested? Let’s Connect!
If you're ready to spread warmth, laughter, and joy while making a real difference, come join us! Whether it’s a Bingo game or a chat, your time will brighten someone’s day and enrich your own life.
Why Volunteer with Us?
Join an award-winning team! Our team & amazing volunteers were awarded the "Inclusive Volunteering Award" at the IVA Awards, 2 years running!!
About us
BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.
We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.
That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.
BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.
BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.