Companionship
Share interests, conversation, enjoy the fresh air and sunshine (e.g model airplanes)
Learning
Computers, current affairs, reading
Creativity
Art, craft, gardening, photography
These are just some of the areas where volunteers can enrich the lives of older people in our community.
Entertainment
Games, cards, music
Social Support
Clubs, groups, events, drive the bus
Wellbeing
Walks, exercise groups, dance, spirituality
Click here to complete your online application form
Or phone (08) 8373 9036 for more information, or to request a form to be posted to you.
Below are some of our specific volunteering opportunities. However, we are also interested to know about your talents and interests, and we welcome applications at any time.
| Volunteer Role | Day | Times | Service | Suburb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Companions People will share their stories with you. Together you can share interests, create together, play games, listen to music, enjoy the gardens and sunshine, and be good company | Flexible Multiple opportunities | Weekly or Fortnightly | Resthaven Marion | Marion |
| Current Affairs This involves reading the newspaper with a group of people and keeping abreast of local and international affairs. | Monday through to Friday Multiple openings | 10am-11:30am, Weekly | Resthaven Malvern | Malvern |
| Walking Buddies Provide companionship whilst enjoying the fresh air and sunshine | Flexible Multiple openings | Weekly or Fortnightly | Resthaven Malvern | Malvern |
| Bloke to Bloke Support and facilitate group discussions with the guys. | Wednesdays Two openings | 10:30am-11:30am, Weekly 10am-12noon, Weekly | Resthaven Westbourne Park | Westbourne Park |
| Companion For stimulating conversation and discussion with individuals. | Flexible | Flexible Between 10am and 3pm | Resthaven Westbourne Park | Westbourne Park |
| Options Guide Helping people access information about services and support for older people. We will show you how to navigate ‘MyAgedCare’ and you will be able to show others. | Tuesdays, Wednesday afternoons, Thursday mornings, Friday mornings Multiple openings | Morning and afternoon options Weekly or Fortnightly | Agedcare Alternatives | Highgate |
When 25-year Resthaven volunteer, Glenda McDonald, decided it was time to move into residential aged care, the obvious choice was … Continued
Volunteer, Alison, is staying connected with people living at Resthaven Craigmore, replacing her usual in person visits with twice weekly … Continued
This week, Resthaven volunteer, Dawn Schaefer, was celebrated for her 40 years of volunteer service with a surprise visit from … Continued
This week (18-25 May) is National Volunteer Week, and Resthaven says ‘thank you’ to volunteers for all that they do. … Continued
