Are you looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community? Southern Cross Care invites you to join our team of dedicated volunteers and make a real difference in the lives of our cherished residents.

As a volunteer, you'll help us:

• Build confidence through engaging conversations.
• Foster connections to the world around our residents.
• Bring joy, comfort, and companionship.
• Create unforgettable memories.
• Help foster a thriving and supportive community.

We offer a wide array of activities where your skills and passions can shine:

• Crafting and Art: Assist with painting, drawing, knitting,and more! Unleash your creativity and help residents express themselves for the community bookmark project. (Thursday Morning 10am - 11.30am)
• Hand and nail care: Relax residents with gentle hand massages, and tidy up their nails. (Monday)
• Bingo: Call out bingo numbers and get creative with the numbers. (Tuesday Afternoon 3pm - 4pm) 
• Companionship: Enjoy one-on-one time with residents, whether it's a coffee chat, a leisurely stroll, or friendly conversation.

Volunteers are needed on Monday and Thursday Mornings, and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Afternoons. Every moment you contribute, no matter how brief, will profoundly enrich the lives of our residents.

About us

Southern Cross Care has provided quality aged care and retirement living services to our community for more than 55 years. We offer residential aged care, support at home, health and wellness, respite and retirement living services across South Australia, the Northern Territory and Victoria.

We believe that every person has the right to experience a good quality of life and that no matter where you come from, life can always be better. That's why our vision is to support members of our community to be Better for life.

We’re always looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients, and are committed to supporting our staff and volunteers to share in our vision.