Volunteer Entertainers Needed
Baptcare Orana Respite & Social Centre
Respite care gives family and carers a short break from looking after an elderly family member. It’s a chance for carers to take time out to recharge and look after their own health and wellbeing.
We offer homestyle meals and social interaction with new and old friends through various activities and events over the year.
Our day centres are friendly and comfortable, with care delivered by qualified and experienced carers. Day respite at our day centres is available Monday to Friday.
The Role
The role of the volunteer is vital in creating a sense of wellbeing, connection and community for seniors.
We are looking for a variety of different entertainers to perform for our clients and who can donate their time on a day between Monday to Friday from 1.00pm to 2.30pm, once every couple of months. Or possibly 11.00am-3.00pm for a special event day.
If you are a musician, magician, acrobat, dancer, comedian, have interesting animals (reptiles or other) or have a special talent, we'd love to hear from you!
New to performing? This is a great opportunity to gain experience performing in front of a group but also to engage with members of our community.
Do you have a friend who you'd like by your side, we are looking for a few entertainers to support us in this role so spread the word!
Your support as a volunteer means that our seniors get to have a more engaging and rewarding experience. Some older people have little to no family and need the added benefit of your friendship and support. You have the chance to brighten the lives of some really interesting individuals.
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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.