Current Volunteer Opportunities

Aged Care

Volunteer Opportunity in Aged Care Services

Love a good chat or sharing a hobby? Meet new people, learn new things, and brighten someone's day - Volunteer at one of Barwon Health’s Aged Care facilities.

At Barwon Health, we are proud to provide a comprehensive Residential Aged Care program that values, respects, and promotes the individuality of every resident. BH Aged Care approach is centred around supporting wellbeing, maintaining independence, and creating meaningful connections within a caring and inclusive community.    

Our Residential Aged Care services are located across three sites:

• Alan David Lodge – Charlemont
• Wallace Lodge – McKellar Centre, North Geelong
• Blakiston Lodge – McKellar Centre, North Geelong

Our facilities provide a range of residential care services, including high and low care, aged persons’ mental health, dementia-specific care, and respite care.

About the Volunteer Role

We are seeking compassionate and friendly volunteers who would like to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents and their families.

Aged Care Volunteers provide social, emotional, and recreational support to residents by helping create opportunities for connection, engagement, and enjoyment.

Volunteer activities may include:

• Spending time with residents on a one-on-one basis through conversation and companionship
• Supporting residents to maintain social connections and reduce feelings of isolation
• Assisting with group activities such as:
  • Arts and crafts
  • Men’s Shed activities
  • Gardening
  • Playing music or singing
  • Games and social activities
• Supporting lifestyle programs and recreational activities based on residents’ interests and needs
• Providing a welcoming presence for residents and their families

Each residential area has its own task-specific volunteer role description, and volunteers are matched to activities that best suit the needs of residents and the service.

Volunteer Requirements

All volunteers are required to complete the Barwon Health volunteer onboarding process before commencing. This includes:

• Completing a volunteer application and onboarding requirements
• Holding a current Volunteer Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Obtaining an NDIS Worker Screening Check (required before commencing in this role)
• Completing a police check (organised through Barwon Health)
• Completing mandatory training and orientation requirements
• Volunteer Immunisation Check
• Minimum 4-6 hours fortnightly (preferably 1 shift per week) and minimum 12-month commitment to the role

Barwon Health’s Volunteer Services team will support successful applicants throughout the onboarding process and assist with completing the required checks where needed. Applicants who wish to apply for positions will need to provide vaccination records, and serology testing if required as proof that they have meet the stipulated vaccination requirements prior to being offered any position.

Interested in Making a Difference?

If you enjoy connecting with people, sharing your time, and helping create meaningful experiences for older members of our community, we would love to hear from you.