Community Volunteer Facilitators Wanted – Just 2–3 Hours Per Week
Help Bring Our New Social Support Groups to Life
Community Volunteer Facilitators Wanted – Just 2–3 Hours Per Week
FOCUS Connect is launching five exciting new Social Support Groups, and we’re looking for passionate volunteers who can share their skills, experience and enthusiasm with older people in our community.
Whether you’re a retired professional, still working part-time, studying, or simply have a passion you’d love to share, we’d love to hear from you.
Move & Groove
Help people stay active, improve balance and core strength, and connected through fun, movement and exercise sessions.
Ideal for:
Exercise instructors
Physiotherapists
Occupational Therapists
Personal trainers
Fitness or dance enthusiasts
Anyone passionate about helping people stay active
Cook & Taste
Share your love of international food by teaching recipes, cooking techniques and enjoying great conversation over a shared meal.
Ideal for:
Chefs
Hospitality teachers
Caterers
Bakers
Passionate home cooks
Food lovers who enjoy teaching others
Arts & Crafts
Knitting, Sewing and Crochet Group
Inspire creativity through painting, drawing, knitting, card making, pottery, scrapbooking or other creative activities.
Ideal for:
Artists
Craft enthusiasts
Art teachers
Makers and creators
Anyone with a creative passion to share
Grow and Garden
Help participants enjoy the physical and mental wellbeing benefits of gardening while sharing practical gardening knowledge.
Ideal for:
Gardeners
Horticulturalists
Landscapers
Community gardeners
Green thumbs who enjoy helping others
Tech Connect
Support older people to build confidence using smartphones, tablets, computers and everyday technology.
Ideal for:
IT professionals
Students
Technology enthusiasts
Patient and friendly problem-solvers
Why Volunteer?
By giving just 2–3 hours each week, you’ll:
Make a real difference in someone’s life.
Help reduce loneliness and social isolation.
Share your skills and passions with others.
Meet new people and become part of a welcoming community.
Have fun while creating lasting connections.
Interested in volunteering? We’d love to hear from you.
Join FOCUS Connect and help people live life their way. Submit your application through Seek Volunteer or email [email protected]