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Volunteering in Aged Care

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Introduction

A suite of resources for the aged care volunteering sector to access training, support and information for potential and current volunteers, Volunteer Managers and aged care providers.

Summary of resource

The Volunteering in aged care webpage brings together relevant resources, training links and helpful information to support volunteers, Volunteer Managers and providers.

It includes information and guidance in topics such as what to expect, why aged care volunteers are important, where to find volunteering opportunities, eligibility requirements, recruitment and retention, training and support, case studies, innovations and best practice, and pathways into a career in aged care. Downloadable materials such as frequently asked questions, booklets and toolkits are available.

Benefits for volunteer organisations and managers

The materials are aimed at providing consistency across the aged care volunteering sector in recruitment, onboarding, retention, administration and training.

These materials are not mandatory or intended to replace existing resources or volunteer management materials.

The resources complement materials organisations already have in place and were developed to support the sustainability and longevity of volunteering in aged care

The Guidance handbook for Volunteer Managers provides key information for Volunteer Managers including recruitment, onboarding, retention, administration and further training.

Explore the full range of Aged Care resources for volunteers here


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The Department of Health and Aged Care is responsible for volunteering in aged care, supporting older people receiving aged care services to reduce their social isolation and loneliness

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