Lifestyle Activity Support - The Orchards Aged Care

At The Orchards Aged Care in Doncaster East, we’re looking for individuals to help support our older residents in having wonderful, fulfilling days. 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 (cost covered by us*)
• Provide two referees who can speak to your character
• Be reliable, compassionate, and enjoy spending time with elderly people
• Commitment to regular volunteering

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.

Or contact Marina for more information:
📞 (03) 9831 7294 | 📧 [email protected]

Why Volunteer with Us?

Join an award-winning team! Our team & amazing volunteers were awarded the "Inclusive Volunteering Award" at the IVA Awards, 2 years running!!

About us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.