Games and Puzzle Volunteer - Aged Care

About the role

HammondCare, an independent Christian charity providing the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme funded by the Australian Government, is looking for Games and Puzzle Volunteers for its Daw Park facility in South Australia. As a Games and Puzzle Volunteer you provide companionship and meaningful engagement for older people living in residential aged care.

Key responsibilities

• Spend time with residents sitting alongside them while they complete puzzles together.
• Play simple card games, dominoes or Scrabble, depending on the ability of each resident.
• Participate in indoor floor games such as bowling and balloon tennis.
• Visit regularly; visits can be weekly or fortnightly depending on availability.

Required profile

• 18 years or older.
• National Volunteer Police Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare, plus an NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Availability for a one-hour visit between 9am-11:30am and 1pm-4pm, Monday to Sunday.

To apply, contact the volunteer recruitment coordinator by phone or text; the team will reach out with a call or text, or follow up by email if needed. More information is available on the HammondCare volunteering website.