Volunteering At CraigCare
A volunteering experience where you’ll make a real impact in someone else’s life and enjoy yourself. Click the button below to start volunteering application process with CraigCare today.
To Give Is To Receive
To Give Is To Receive
Our wonderful volunteers are cherished by our residents, families and staff, and we make sure we celebrate all they do. Apart from enriching the lives of our residents, as a CraigCare volunteer you are rewarded in so many other ways such as:
- Helping to maintain the happiness & wellbeing of our residents.
- Making a real difference in someone else's life.
- Developing your skills, gain experience & explore new opportunities.
- Having the opportunity to connect with people from all walks of life.
- Making new friends.
Why Volunteer With CraigCare?
Flexible
Fun
You can choose to do the activities you love in the company of others.
Rewarding
You really are making a positive difference in the lives of our older folks.
Learning
Social
Volunteering In Person
Volunteering In Person
Volunteering Virtually
Volunteering Virtually
Connect with our residents through letter writing, phone calls or FaceTime.
How To Become A Volunteer With CraigCare
You don’t need experience to become a CraigCare volunteer – just a kind heart and enthusiasm. To get started all you need to do is follow the 4-steps listed below.
Request To
Volunteer
Fill in the form on this website to request to volunteer. The more detail, the better!
Chat With
Our Team
We’ll reach out for a chat to learn about you & match you with suitable residents.
Reference Checks
And Training
If you’re accepted as a volunteer, we’ll perform some simple checks & begin online training.
Make A Time For Your Induction
A Story From One Of Our Volunteers
Our volunteer Joan gives a little time each week but makes make a big difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some of the questions we are frequently asked. If you have another, reach out to our friendly team on the form below.
Of course you can, just let us know what your preferences are or if you would like to offer your expertise. Our volunteers get involved with all sorts of activities including joining our walking groups in the local community, board games, knitting groups, reading, reminiscence chats, gardening, baking, playing a musical instrument, driving the bus for social outings, or bringing in your pet for a regular visit. We want you to enjoy your volunteer experience so let us know how you would like to be contribute.
Absolutely. It’s your choice whether you volunteer as an individual or as part of a group. There are volunteering opportunities to suit both situations.
That’s completely up to you, any amount of time you can offer we value greatly. Should you wish to increase or decrease your volunteering hours we can happily renegotiate your commitment.
You don’t need experience to become a CraigCare volunteer – just a kind heart and enthusiasm.
Absolutely. Volunteers can access additional training as and when they need – for areas including dementia, safe movement, communication, and driver competency. Ongoing support will always be available to you.
Yes. All our volunteers are required to undergo a National Police History Check to ensure the safety of our residents, their families and our staff.
Volunteering and work experience are handled by two different teams at CraigCare. If you’d like to find out about work experience opportunities, get in touch with enquires@craigcare.com.au
Volunteering is generally not a pathway to paid employment at CraigCare. All of our paid jobs are advertised here.
Volunteer & Make A Difference
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Contact Us
Fill out the form below to speak directly to our volunteers team at CraigCare Ascot.