Join us as a SALA and Arts volunteer

Are you passionate about creativity, art, and making a meaningful impact in your community? Southern Cross Care is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to join our team as SALA & Arts Volunteers.

About the Program
Through our art initiatives and the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival, we empower residents and clients to explore creative expression, build lasting connections, and enhance their health, happiness, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities
Work alongside our SALA & Arts team across residential care communities throughout the year.

Main activities include:

Assisting residents during craft, painting, and art workshops.
Organising, preparing, and collating art materials and supplies.
Offering encouragement, conversation, and positivity to help residents feel connected and supported.

Benefits & Support
Flexible Scheduling: We work together to create a volunteer commitment that aligns with your routine.
Comprehensive Training & Guidance: No formal background in art is required! We offer full orientation, guidance materials, and continuous staff support.
Rewarding Work: Enable aged care residents to share their creative journeys, remain active, and feel Better for life.
Inclusions & Perks: Complimentary on-site parking during events, plus full coverage of mandatory background check application fees by Southern Cross Care. Suitable for Centrelink participants.

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.