Our Volunteers
"Volunteers are one of Carrington's most valuable assets and their services contribute to our quality of care"
Are you a caring person who has a lot to give to others? Are you looking for a rewarding new challenge?
With the help of volunteers, we can extend and enhance the many services and activities offered to our residents. We're always appreciative of our volunteers' time, regardless of how much or how little time is provided. Even an hour or two a week is a big help. Most of our residential services have active and invaluable programs run by volunteers.
Why volunteer?
Volunteering with Carrington Care provides the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the people we care for. There is a real satisfaction in knowing that you've improved the quality of life for someone else.
As a volunteer, maybe you could:
- Visit and talk with residents
- Read letters or books to residents
- Assist in the operation of a canteen or shop within the facility
- Assist with crafts, particularly where the volunteer has a particular skill or talent
- Chaperone on outings
- Arrange flowers
- Assist with chaplaincy needs
- Assist with delivering meals to residents
- Assist with fundraising activities eg fetes, stalls etc
- Do shopping for residents or other personal business eg mailing letters
- Provide entertainment and assisting Carrington staff with activities
- Assist with small tasks in the facility eg filling up water jugs
- Produce and distribute newsletters
- Assist with additional daily life tasks eg makeup, hairstyling, shaving.
Our volunteers and residents find the time they spend together a mutually rewarding experience.
How do I start volunteering?
Please call us on (02) 4659 0590 for more information.
Click here to download a volunteer's pdf Application Form.