Volunteers

Being a Brightwater volunteer is a unique experience. Its a chance to participate in an exciting and diverse organisation where staff and families are all dedicated to enriching the lives of residents. Every care is taken to ensure volunteers are supported every step of the way.

Volunteering activities vary and may include:

• Reading and chatting with residents
• Indoor and outdoor sports
• Board games - Scrabble, Chess, Monopoly and more
• Entertainment – music is highly popular at all facilities and volunteers are encouraged to showcase their talents to an appreciative audience
• Companionship
• Complimentary therapies

What it means for you

Although volunteer work is unpaid, it can be a very rewarding experience providing opportunities to:

• Build new skills
• Meet new people
• Gain valuable work experience
• And most importantly, to make a difference to the lives of others.

All Brightwater volunteers are valued and respected for their unique contribution to both the residents and the organisation. Brightwaters Coordinator of Volunteers provides an initial orientation and information session to every volunteer before they are matched with a Brightwater facility.

Volunteering is a way in which even a small amount of time, talent and energy can make an enormous impact on the lives of others.

How do I become a Volunteer?

If you would like to become a Brightwater Volunteer or want to know more about our volunteer service, please contact Sandy Beardwood, Coordinator of Volunteer and Recreation Services on 9202 2871 or e-mail sandyb@brightwatergroup.com

Additional Links

www.health.gov.au

www.volunteeringaustralia.org

www.govolunteer.com.au

www.volunteer.org.au