Volunteers Program
At Epping Aged Care we are very appreciative of our wonderful volunteers who come in and spend time with residents. Even the smallest amount of time offered is valuable and volunteers can be individuals, couples, friends or families and of any age.
There are no contracts, minimum duration or frequency and continuation is based on your desire to do so.
Importantly our volunteers really enjoy the experience and find it very rewarding. In fact our golden rule is that you must have a great time! This is always helped if you participate in an activity that is related to a hobby or interest of yours but don’t worry; we have plenty of program ideas too!
Below is but a sample of activity concepts for you to consider:
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| Bingo |
If you enjoy mustering a crowd and whooping them up this is for you! |
| Reading |
Your choice of short stories, novels, poetry or topics meaningful to individual residents |
| Bus Driving |
No special license needed to drive the Hi-Ace mini-van, just local knowledge on interesting places to go. Please note a staff person would always accompany you |
| Bus Outings |
Ride with us, chat and assist residents at the destination where we usually have a walk or an ice cream |
| Card Making |
Help residents make seasonal (Christmas, Easter) or birthday cards for their families |
| Coffee/Tea & Chat |
Join the residents for morning tea or take a walk to the coffee shop |
| Craft |
Small group or one on one with clay, fabric, cardboard or foliage |
| Crosswords & Quizzes |
Endless opportunity for you to play! |
| Dominoes |
A simple and nostalgic game that will rekindle memories for residents |
| Drama |
Encourage residents to display their alter ego! Put on a show |
| Flower Arranging |
Help residents to pick flowers from our garden and make arrangements |
| Footy Tipping |
Run our resident tipping competition and get people involved and engaged |
| Gardening |
We have a range of gardening options, Veggie Beds, Planters and Pots to work in |
| Jigsaws |
A one on one activity with different levels of difficulty to suit everyone |
| Musical Recital |
Great for kids learning an instrument and developing their self confidence. Only a few minutes playing would still be appreciated |
| Nail Painting |
The ladies will love it! |
| Newspaper Reading |
Very straightforward but wonderfully engaging for a small group |
| Origami |
If you have the skills residents would love to participate |
| Photography |
Be our official resident photographer at functions. Enhance resident self esteem and send pictures to their families |
| Piano Sing-along |
If you can play the piano or other instrument we will sing along (badly) |
| Playing Cards & Board Games |
There are always residents keen to play cards and scrabble etc. |
| Remote-Controlled Cars |
Run our very own indoor Grand Prix |
| Life Books |
Help a resident construct their life story |
| Short Walks |
Take a stroll around the local streets with a resident or two |
| Wood Work | One for the men. Build or restore something special. |
As you can see there is no end to activities that engage, stimulate and provide enjoyment for the residents. As long as you are enjoying yourself they will be too! The volunteer program provides you with all the help you need and care staff assist during the sessions to manage and encourage residents as required. We have lots of resources or you may prefer to use your own.
Our Public Liability Insurance covers volunteers but the law requires us to complete a Police Check for you (if you are aged over 18).
Ring Penelope our wonderful Lifestyle Coordinator at Epping Aged Care today on (03) 9408 8564 or click here to email an expression of interest and we’ll get right back to you.
