Turkish Speaking Companion for Senior in Elderslie

BaptistCare is seeking a Turkish-speaking volunteer to spend time with an older resident living in our aged care home in Elderslie. This rewarding role is perfect for someone who enjoys a chat, building relationships, sharing stories, and providing companionship in their native language.

What you'll do:

• Spend quality one-on-one time with an older Turkish-speaking resident
• Engage in friendly conversation and social interaction
• Share cultural experiences, stories, music, or interests
• Help reduce social isolation and enhance wellbeing through companionship

About you:

• Able to speak Turkish and English
• Friendly, patient, and a good listener
• Reliable and committed to making a positive impact
• Respectful of older people and diverse backgrounds

What's in it for you?

• Make a genuine difference in someone's life
• Build a meaningful connection with an older person
• Gain valuable volunteering experience
• Be part of a supportive volunteer team

No previous experience is required. Training, orientation, and ongoing support will be provided.

If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help an older person feel connected to their language, culture, and community, we'd love to hear from you.

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