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Got a Few Hours on a Monday? Let’s Make It Awesome at Abbey Gardens!

Baptcare

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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!

As a Baptcare volunteer, 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 favorite!)
  • 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, students, retirees, part-time workers, stay-at-home parents, and professionals. To be considered for this role, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:

  • 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
  • Provide two referees (non-family) who can speak to your character
  • Be reliable, compassionate, and enjoy spending time with elderly 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.

Apply now or reach out to Marina at 03 9831 7294 or via email at [email protected] for more details.

Why Volunteer with Baptcare?

Join an award-winning team! Our team & amazing volunteers were awarded the "Inclusive Volunteering Award" at the IVA Awards, 2 years running!! Volunteering at Baptcare means being part of a supportive, values driven organisation that genuinely recognises and celebrates the contribution of its volunteers.

Founded by volunteers over 80 years ago, Baptcare are a purpose driven and faith-based organisation focused on delivering the best care to people of all ages, cultures, beliefs and circumstances. We deliver care to people in Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living, In Home Care, Family and Children Services, Affordable Housing and Disability Services across Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania.

At Baptcare, we believe in the power of giving time. When you volunteer with us, you become part of something bigger, a network of kind-hearted individuals building stronger, more compassionate communities.

Acknowledgments

Baptcare acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands on which we work, their spiritual heritage, living culture, connection to community and to Elders, past and present.

We celebrate diversity, providing a secure, inclusive, and culturally sensitive environment for individuals of all backgrounds, beliefs, abilities, orientation, or identities.

Baptcare is a child-safe organisation. We take action to promote child wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people. We ensure our staff and volunteers are responsible for child safety across all areas of our work.

Baptcare (VIC, TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA, to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.

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