Activities Assistant - Elderslie
Help bring joy, laughter, and meaningful moments to older people in your community.
BaptistCare is seeking enthusiastic and caring Activities Assistant Volunteers to support lifestyle and recreational programs within our aged care home at Elderslie.
As an Activities Assistant Volunteer, you'll help residents participate in a variety of engaging activities that promote social connection, wellbeing, and enjoyment. Whether it's assisting with games, crafts, exercise sessions, music activities, special events, or simply encouraging residents to join in, your presence can make a real difference.
What you'll be doing:
- Assisting staff with group activities and social programs
- Helping set up and pack away activity areas
- Encouraging residents to participate and engage
- Supporting arts and crafts, bingo, quizzes, music, and other recreational activities
- Providing friendly conversation and companionship
- Assisting during themed events, celebrations, and community visits
About you:
- Friendly, patient, and compassionate
- Enjoy spending time with older people
- Reliable and able to work as part of a team
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Willing to support residents of diverse backgrounds and abilities
What's in it for you?
- Make a positive impact on the lives of older people
- Gain valuable volunteering experience
- Meet new people and build meaningful connections
- Develop confidence and communication skills
- Join a supportive and welcoming volunteer community
No previous experience is necessary. Full orientation, training, and ongoing support will be provided.
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