💙 Volunteer to change lives. Yours included.
This volunteer opportunity will help to support the delivery of meaningful, engaging and enjoyable activities to make sure participants feel included and enjoying themselves
The ideal person for this role should be friendly, warm and approachable with the ability to communicate with older people from diverse backgrounds in a respectful and courteous manner.
The Activity All-rounder will be team-orientated and able to work collaboratively with other Volunteers and the Respite Centre Team in encouraging social connections and fostering vibrant, meaningful and fun experiences for participants.
They should be reliable and willing to learn and participate in any training relevant to their role.
BlueCare, Morayfield Neighbourhood's Respite Day Centre is welcoming community-based service that provides older people with opportunities to participate in social recreational and meaningful activities in a safe and supported environment.
It offers companionship, a sense of belonging and engagement through a range of activities tailored to meet participants' interests, needs and abilities.
The program is designed to promote wellbeing, independence and enhance the quality of life for older people.
Respite Centres also provide valuable support for carers and families by offering planned periods of respite, knowing their loved one is receiving quality care, supervision and meaningful engagement throughout the day.
✅ What you’ll be doing:
️- Assist the team with the set-up and pack-up of activities and events as per the monthly activity calendar
️- Encourage participants to take part in individual and group activities
️- Encourage participants to interact with their peers and form meaningful connections
️- Assist with arts and crafts, board & other memory support games, light exercise activities,music & sing-a-longs,
️- Accompany the team and participants on outings eg: bbq's picnics, cafe's, scenic drives, expos & galleries etc
️- Report any concerns regarding participant well-being to a Team Member
️- Help serve morning/afternoon teas/lunch
️- Follow Organisational policies and procedures and safety requirments at all times
🎁 What’s in it for you?
️- Experience the joy of making a meaningful difference
️- To meet mutual obligations, student placement hours or other requirements
- Do something new and different
Skills and experience important for this role include:
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No previous experience in aged care is required, however interests, hobbies or creative skills that could be shared with others would be welcomed.
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Applicants should have confidence in their ability to assist with activities and events; good listening, clear communication skills and be able to follow instructions.
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Applicants should have an understanding of respect, privacy and confidentiality, diversity and individual choice.
confidentiality, diversity and indivdual choice.
♿ This role is accessible for people using:
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A wheelchair or mobility device
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Accessible toilets Child safe, Child friendly
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:
▪ Provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children
▪ Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
▪ Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
▪ Abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.
️❤️ UnitingCare’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Child Safety Statement ❤️
UnitingCare is committed to child-safe practices and to building a volunteer workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We value cultural knowledge and lived experience, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. To ensure our team mirrors the diversity of the children in our care, We actively invite volunteers from all backgrounds, including young people (15–24 years), people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and older people seeking purpose and connection.
UnitingCare is committed to equitable access and will provide reasonable adjustments to support all applicants. Please advise us of any accessibility requirements at the time of your interview.