Volunteer Exercise Assistant

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

Volunteer Opportunity: Exercise Assistant

Location: Faversham House, Canterbury

Day & Time: Tuesdays, 10:20am – 11:50am (weekly)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and physically fit Exercise Assistant Volunteer to support our residents during a fun and engaging exercise session at Faversham House.

About the Role:

• Move through the residential care building to invite interested residents to attend the exercise session
• Remind and escort residents to the exercise room, including pushing wheelchairs where required
• Assist the facilitator during a 1-hour exercise program involving standing and seated exercises
• Demonstrate exercises and support residents with movements throughout the session
• Help ensure the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of residents at all times

What We’re Looking For:

• Physically fit and comfortable with standing, moving, and assisting residents
• Friendly, patient, and encouraging manner
• Able to work respectfully with older adults in a residential care environment
• Reliable and available on a weekly basis

This is a rewarding opportunity to help residents stay active, connected, and supported while making a meaningful difference to their wellbeing.