Opportunities
Villa Maria has opportunities for volunteers in many different roles at our major sites (Wantirna, Kew, Prahran, Bundoora, Berwick). We also employ volunteers in our community and disability programs operating across metropolitan and rural regions.
All our current vacancies are listed below. Please click on the underlined headings to download an Information Sheet.Current Vacancies
Bayswater | Berwick | Bundoora | Heathmont | Highett | Kew | Mount Waverley | Moorabbin | Northcote | Oakleigh | Prahran | Richmond | Taylors Lakes | Wantirna |
Bayswater
Soccer Support
Two active volunteers looking for a seriously fun role, are needed to support residents of our Bayswater Community Residential Unit to play the game they love. Saturdays 10am to 2pm, very well supported.
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Bowling Buddy
One of the clients at our Bayswater Community Residential Unit is seeking a "buddy" to go ten-pin bowling and have dinner with once a week or fortnight- days negotiable and hours are flexible.
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Op Shop Assistant
Join a great team helping customers find a bargain and develop your customer service skills at our Opportunity Shops in Wantirna, Heathmont and Bayswater.
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Berwick
Activities Assistant / Social Visitor
Enrich the life of an older person. Our Aged Care Residence at Berwick, offers opportunities to assist with group activities and one-to-one visits with residents.
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Pastoral Care Worker
We are seeking experienced people to assist residents in a variety ways as part of our Pastoral Care program at Berwick Aged Care Residence.
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Social Visitor & Outing Companion
Enjoy sharing another person's life experiences by just having a chat, or taking a resident on an outing.
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Bundoora
Activities Assistant/Social Visitor
Enrich the life of an older person. Villa Maria's Aged Care Residence at Bundoora, offers opportunities to assist with group activities and one-to-one visits with residents.
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Computer Tutor - Short term
Help one of our clients achieve his goal of improving him computer skills. Only 1-2 hours a week for 6-8 weeks required.
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Gardener
We're looking for a passionate and skilled gardener to help maintain and improve the leafy surrounds of our Bundoora Aged Care Residence.
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Social Visitor & Outings Companion
Enjoy sharing another person's life experiences by just having a chat, or taking a resident on an outing.
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Activities Assistant
Villa Maria's innovative Mature Choices Program, based at Bundoora, has an opportunity for people to help with activities for our Over 55s group.
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Drivers
We are seeking drivers (using their own vehicles) to help transport clients who are part of our Over 55s Group, to attend our Mature Choices programs and activities. Full reimbursement for mileage available.
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Social Visitors
The Mature Choices Program would also very much welcome people who would enjoy spending time with clients, on a one-to -one basis, in a range of suburbs throughout Melbourne.
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Heathmont
Op Shop Assistant
Join a great team helping customers find a bargain and develop your customer service skills at our Opportunity Shops in Wantirna, Heathmont and Bayswater.
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Highett
Recreation Visitors
The residents at our Community Residential Unit at Highett would welcome people to share their recreation and fun times, and help with access to some community services.
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Kew
Children's Support Worker
Villa Maria's Early Childhood Intervention Centre is renowned for being a fun and nurturing environment for children 0-6 years with developmental delays and disabilities. We're seeking volunteers to help with playgroup sessions, swimming, sensory activities, games and other sessions.
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Creative Recruitment Guru
The Volunteering Resources team is looking for a creative volunteer to develop our targeted recruitment process.
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Disability Support
The dynamic and fun team at our Gateway Program for Adults with Disabilities at Kew would love some assistance with their general activities, art and music programs, and accompanying clients on outings.
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Disability Support, Swimming
Our Gateway Programs for Adults with Disabilities at Kew would welcome poolside and in pool support for clients as part of their swimming programs.
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Disability Support - general
St Paul's College offers enormous scope and satisfaction in developing skills to assist our staff in their work with children with disabilities.
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Disability Support - Computers
Exciting opportunities exist at St Paul's College supporting students with a disability to use computers.
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Enquiries Officer
Help volunteer applicants find the right role with your friendly and professional phone manner.
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Hydrotherapy / Swimming Assistant
Students with disabilities at St Paul's College benefit enormously from time spent in their very warm pool and volunteers can help increase their access to this activity.
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Riding for the Disabled
Share your love of horses with children with disabilities who are learning to ride.
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Treasure Hunter
The Volunteering Resources team is seeking a volunteer to unearth donations and sponsorship for quality goods, suitable for gifts and prizes.
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Mount Waverley
Disability Support
If you're looking for a truly rewarding volunteer position, this could be for you. The Gateway Program at Mount Waverley strives to facilitate lives of meaning for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities and they'd welcome your support.
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Disability Support, Swimming
Our Gateway Program at Mount Waverley would welcome poolside and in pool support for clients as part of their swimming programs.
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Moorabbin
Recreation Visitor
We are seeking volunteers to spend quality time with adults with a disability at our Community Residential Unit in Moorabbin.
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Oakleigh or Outer Eastern Area
Community Visitor
Growing older can be lonely. Enjoy sharing another person's like experiences. If you live in the Oakleigh area or Outer East there maybe someone just around the corner from you.
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Prahran
Activities Assistant / Social Visitor
Enrich the life of an older person. Our Aged Care Residence at Prahran offers opportunities to assist with group activities and one-to-one visits with residents.
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Bilingual Communication Assistant
Do you speak Greek, Korean, Hungarian or Croatian? Our Aged Care Residence at Prahran is looking for bilingual volunteers to work with our staff to create communication aides, culture-specific programs and to support our residents to participate in activities.
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Music Therapy Assistant
Our Aged Care Residence at Prahran runs a fabulous music program on Tuesdays and is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to work with our Music Therapist, supporting the delivery and design of the programs. A love of music from the 1920s to 1950s will be an advantage!
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Taylors Lakes
Gardener Taylors Lakes
Villa Maria's Community Residential Unit at Taylors Lakes is looking for someone to help keep their garden tidy and do a few odd jobs.
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Social Visitors & Outing Companions
Our residents at Taylors Lakes would also very much welcome people to visit them in their home or assist with outings.
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Wantirna
Activities Assistant
Carinya Day and Respite Centre provides innovative activities in a safe and nurturing environment for older people with dementia. We'd love someone to share their interest in arts, crafts, music and outdoor projects and we'd particularly welcome someone who can offer "handyman" activities.
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Computer Tutor - Short term
Help one of our clients achieve his goal of improving his computer skills. Only 1-2 hours a week for 6-8 weeks required.
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Disability Support
If you're looking for a truly rewarding volunteer position, this could be for you. The Gateway Program at Mount Waverley strives to facilitate lives of meaning for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities and they'd welcome your support.
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Driver/s
An active person is required to be a driver, in a Villa Maria mini-bus, for clients travelling between their homes and the White Road Adult Day Centre in Wantirna. If you'd also like to assist with activities at the centre during the day you would be most welcome.
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Driver/s
We are also seeking an active person to be a driver, in a Villa Maria car of minibus, to transport people between their homes and the Wantirna Community Rehabilitation Centre. The Rehabilitation Centre provides allied health services and rehab group programs for older people and people with a disability.
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Kiosk Assistants
The friendly volunteers at the kiosk at our Wantirna Aged Care Residence offer a great service to our clients, residents, staff and visitors. Join the team.
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Men's Activities Assistant
Carinya Dementia Day Services at Wantirna has an opportunity for a creative fellow to assist with activities specifically for our male clients.
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Op Shop Assistant
Join a great team helping customers find a bargain and develop your customer service skills at our Opportunity Shops in Wantirna, Heathmont and Bayswater.
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Pastoral Care Volunteer
We are seeking experienced people to assist residents in a variety of ways as part of the Pastoral Care program at our Aged Care Residence at Wantirna.
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Social Outings Assistant
Carinya Day and Respite Centre conducts weekly social outings which can involve coffee and a chat, a trip out to play bowls or snooker etc. Someone to assist with these activities would be very welcome.
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Social Visitor
Carinya would also welcome people who could visit regularly and develop relationships with our elderly residents. Have a chat, read the paper, just relax or go on an outing.
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Volunteer Information Sessions
Villa Maria holds regular Volunteer Information Sessions at our major sites. This is a great chance to find out more about volunteering opportunities with Villa Maria and to meet new people.