Volunteer
Volunteers make a meaningful difference at Uniting AgeWell, playing an integral role in supporting the wellbeing of our customers and enhancing the services we provide.

Opportunities

Lifestyle activities and entertainment
Volunteers make a valuable contribution at our residential care communities, supporting the day-to-day lifestyle activities and community connections that bring joy and events to life.

Social Connections
Support the social connections goals of older people in the community through our Social Connections groups and one-on-one programs. Volunteers support people to engage with the activities they enjoy.

Transport
Whether it’s grocery shopping, appointments or outings, transport is essential. Volunteers assist older people in our community to get to their destination and return home safely.

Virtual roles
Facilitate social catch ups and activities remotely through our phone based programs Chat-A-Ring or Telelink.

Office administration
Many Uniting AgeWell volunteer opportunities are available behind-the-scenes to support our operations. In some cases, volunteering can even be the first step into a new career pathway.

Tech support
Support our customers to connect and live independently through learning their preferred technology at home.
Volunteering with us
Ready to make new friends, connect with others and make a difference?
Make a positive difference
Volunteer on your own terms
Become part of our community
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I have been volunteering at Uniting AgeWell for over two years and it is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. If you have the time to help with such an incredible program I highly recommend you reach out to the amazing team at Uniting AgeWell.
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Volunteer stories

22 May 2025
Putting her talents to good use
Meet Christiane Mamotte, who can pretty much turn her hand to anything when it comes to volunteering with older people.
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22 May 2025
Keys to sharing joy
Volunteer Geoffrey Willis has been playing the organ for church services at Uniting AgeWell Strathdon Community for an incredible 57 years.
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21 May 2025
Thanks a bunch, Hugh
Hugh du Toit has a heart as big as his smile.
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20 May 2025
Talking the talk
Antonia Dingey-Attard is certainly talking the talk when it comes to spending time with older people in the community – in five different languages!
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19 May 2025
Invaluable learning
Counselling student Abhi Wijesinghe is delighted to be learning first-hand what textbooks simply cannot teach.
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20 Jan 2025
Meals (and cheer) on Wheels rolls on
Meals on Wheels Swan Hill has a proud history of over 40 years of providing nutritious, fresh hot meals to the community.
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20 Dec 2024
Keeping it real
“We talk, we laugh, we swap stories about our lives and on the rare occasion we even cry – but that’s what friendship is all about.”
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20 Dec 2024
Laughter is the best medicine
Merron has been volunteering at Uniting AgeWell Kalkee Nangatta one day a week for the last three years. She used to work as a Personal Care Worker at both Kalkee Nangatta and Murray before she retired, but missed everyone so much she couldn’t stay away.
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03 Dec 2024
Take a bow, Rod
From playing the piano at a concert to bringing the house down in his role as the hapless Prince in a Puss ‘n Boots theatre production, no two days are ever the same for volunteer Rod Tucker.
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