Volunteer with our Arts and Crafts group

Southern Cross Care is looking for a warm, enthusiastic Art and Craft Volunteer to facilitate creative workshops and nurture an inclusive, inspiring space for our residents and clients at Oakfield Lodge. If you enjoy crafting and are passionate about sharing happiness with others, this opportunity is ideal for you.

About the Opportunity
Engaging in artistic and creative pursuits offers a wonderful way to awaken imagination, encourage meaningful social bonds, and boost overall health and happiness. In this role, you will help cultivate a welcoming environment at Oakfield Lodge by involving residents in enjoyable, hands-on craft projects.

What you will be doing

Facilitate fun and meaningful craft activities that inspire resident creativity and self-expression.

Foster a warm, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere by encouraging active resident participation in hands-on projects.

Host lively art and craft sessions during social gatherings or resident events. Flexible scheduling is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, allowing you to choose one or multiple days.

Benefits & Support
Rewarding Community Impact: Enable aged care residents to enjoy art, stay connected, and feel Better for life.
Training & Guidance: Full orientation and ongoing support provided by Southern Cross Care staff.

Inclusions & Perks:
Full coverage of mandatory background check application fees by Southern Cross Care.
Suitable for Centrelink volunteer requirements.

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. 

Make a Difference:

If you're seeking a rewarding voluntary opportunity to enhance the quality of life for older people and help them stay connected within their community, we encourage you to get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!