Volunteers - Volunteer Social Support

Our mission is to effectively advocate and communicate efforts designed to improve safety and profitability for our members. Volunteer with Uniting Aged Care Services across NSW and ACT. Make a difference while having fun! Position: Volunteer Social Support Assistant Location: Volunteer at one of 100+ service locations across NSW & ACT At Uniting, we take real steps toward making the world a better place. Our work is focused on inspiring people, strengthening communities, and advocating for social justice. With over 13,000 employees and volunteers across NSW and ACT, we are looking for purpose and values aligned individuals to join our team through volunteering. Why volunteer with Uniting? • It’s fun, flexible and rewarding! • Join a network of over 1400 volunteers who are making a real difference to lives of others • Be part of a like-minded, compassionate, and inclusive community • Gain valuable industry skills and experience What You’ll Be Doing You will work alongside staff and fellow volunteers to organise and deliver engaging activities, such as: • Work alongside staff to facilitate social activities and opportunities for residents. • Provide companionship and engage in meaningful conversations with residents. • Encourage participation in leisure and wellness programs based on residents’ interests. • Uphold ethical and professional boundaries to ensure a safe and inclusive environment. • Be punctual, reliable, and report any concerns to your designated coordinator. Activities are driven by resident interest, which differs from home to home, the above is just a sample. Other key tasks include: • Setting up and packing down activity spaces • Encouraging and supporting residents to participate • Helping to create a warm and inclusive atmosphere Your time and enthusiasm can make a real difference—join us in bringing smiles and meaningful moments to our residents! Volunteer characteristics we are looking for: • Aligned to Uniting’s values: Compassionate, Respectful, Imaginative, Bold • Commitment: Days and times for volunteering are flexible however roles which build relationships with people require a minimum commitment of 6-months. You can discuss your availability with our team. • Able to commit and be punctual and inform your manager if something arises. • A willingness to complete Uniting’s essential online induction and training • A willingness to undergo backgrounds checks: which include a National Police check, reference checks, and other role dependent checks such as Working with Children Check • Person centred and a great communicator Application review timeframes and process The ability to secure a volunteering position Uniting depends on several factors, including availability at your requested location and your ability to provide all necessary pre-requisites. Once you register your interest, our team will review your application and attempt to match you with a suitable opportunity. An interview may be required before final selection. While we do our best to accommodate expressions, selection is subject to availability and are considered an Expression of Interest (EOI), not guaranteed. When you are part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you will be part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them. We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Uniting works together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold. Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. Volunteering with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a national police check, reference checks, working with children checks, and NDIS checks. Uniting is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.