Volunteer stories

Find stories from aged care volunteers across Australia.

Share your story about volunteering in aged care

If you have a story about your experience as a volunteer or Volunteer Manager in aged care, or about innovations in aged care volunteering, we would love to hear from you. 

Here's how you can share your story with us so it can be told on our website and social media to highlight the importance of volunteers in the lives of older people and inspire others to volunteer.

Cherry

Cherry began volunteering in aged care during the semester break at university. She shares how volunteering has positively impacted her journey as an international student studying in Australia.

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Jacquelin

Jacquelin is a Team Leader at Wesley Mission and shares the organisation’s strategy to support aged care volunteers dealing with grief and loss.

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Jim Daynes 

The Share a Cuppa program aims to increase social connections within communities, specifically with older people. Hear from aged care volunteer Jim who gets great fulfilment out of his role.

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Jim 

Aged care volunteer Jim is a Resident Support Volunteer with RSL Care South Australia. He opens up about how volunteering has helped him overcome mental health challenges.

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Linda

Linda is a Lifestyle Services Specialist at Bolton Clarke. She opens up about the benefits of engaging volunteers to support aged care residents.

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Robyn

Aged care volunteer Robyn pampers and gives manicures to aged care residents. She opens up about finding the perfect volunteering role to suit her during retirement.

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Roxanne

Roxanne is a Lifestyle Coordinator who supports aged care volunteers in their roles. She explains the importance of volunteers in aged care.

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Ruth

Aged care volunteer Ruth is a Reception, Administration and Social Outings Assistant with Nepean Food Services – Meals on Wheels™. She opens up about how she got into volunteering and what she enjoys the most about her role.

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Sue

Aged care volunteer Sue gives her time to 3 different organisations. She opens up about the positive relationships she has built during her time as a volunteer.

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Tania

Tania is a project officer who manages volunteers in the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme. She shares her insights on how to effectively support volunteers.

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Val

Aged care volunteer Val has been volunteering for close to 8 years, supporting residents with art and craft activities. She opens up about giving back to community and the enjoyment she gets from her role.

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Wendy 

Aged care volunteer Wendy assists with admin, social support and food delivery with Nepean Food Services – Meals on Wheels™. She opens up about how volunteering got her out of the house after the loss of her husband.

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Wilma

Aged care volunteer Wilma has been volunteering since 2021. She opens up about why she decided to volunteer and why she likes supporting residents at Kalyra Woodcroft.

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