Activities Visitor

The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of Baptcare.

The Orchards Aged Care Community in Doncaster East are looking for volunteers to help support our older residents in having wonderful, fulfilling days. As a Baptcare volunteer, you’ll receive full induction and support, ensuring a rewarding experience.

You’ll assist the Lifestyle Team with activities like:

• Games and puzzles
• Coffee Club
• Dining with friends
• Exercise and walking groups
• Bingo
• Entertainment
• Chatting (Companion Volunteer)
• Themed days (e.g., Melbourne Cup, holidays, cultural events)

We tailor the experience to match your passions and hobbies, ensuring your volunteer journey is both meaningful and enjoyable.

Your support helps create a more engaging, rewarding experience for our residents. For many, your friendship and involvement can make a significant difference in their lives, especially for those with little or no family. It’s an opportunity to brighten someone’s day and build lasting connections.

Is This You?

We welcome volunteers from all walks of life, over 18 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.

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.