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Volunteers

RSL LifeCare welcomes and values the services of Community Volunteers.

Volunteers play a vital role in enhancing a resident’s quality of life and are a vital link in the care chain at RSL, working hand in hand with the staff to provide quality care.

As needs change and residents find themselves less able to participate in external activities, many welcome the initiatives of volunteers. They are often confronted by loneliness, isolation and depression and the work that the volunteers do helps to bring back to them a sense of community and value. It brings companionship and friendship and these are the things that maintain a sense of ‘life’ – to be able to give to someone else and to be needed.

We always attempt to match the needs of both residents and volunteers as both sets of needs are important if we are to have a successful program.

Volunteers provide the following services:

  • One-to-one visits and outings
  • Helping Diversional Therapists with outings
  • Assisting the Diversional Therapist with activities such as exercise groups, craft groups, friendship groups, indoor bowls – reminding the residents to come and collecting them from their rooms.
  • Assisting low-vision groups
  • Reading and writing letters etc.
  • Respite to carers
  • Assisting the Computer Club
  • Assisting with the Listening Library
  • Assisting in the Kiosk
  • Assisting in the Op Shop

Training is provided for all volunteers and volunteers are supported in their role.

If you think you would like to be part of our wonderful volunteer team, please give Bev Ash, Manager Therapy & Lifestyle Centre. We would be delighted to hear from you!

You can make a difference!

Contact Details

Narrabeen - RSL ANZAC Village
Bev Ash
Email: beverley.ash@rsllifecare.org.au

Cherrybrook - The Lakes of Cherrybrook
Leesa Jones
Emailleesa.jones@rsllifecare.org.au

Cherrybrook - Cherrybrook Gardens
Leesa Jones
Emailleesa.jones@rsllifecare.org.au

Galston - Rowland Village
Monika Thomas
Emailmonika.thomas@rsllifecare.org.au

Hawks Nest - Myall Lodge
Lorraine Steers
Emaillorraine.steers@rsllifecare.org.au

Ballina - Ex-Services Village
Shelley Maunder
Emailshelley.maunder@rsllifecare.org.au

Byron Bay - Bayside @ Byron
Shelley Maunder
Emailshelley.maunder@rsllifecare.org.au

Yass - Linton Village
Linda Daniels
Emaillinda.daniels@rsllifecare.org.au

Wagga Wagga - Remembrance Village
Amy Van Ree
Emailamy.vanree@rsllifecare.org.au

Wagga Wagga - The Grange Lifestyle Village
Kirstie Clark
Emailkirstie.clark@rsllifecare.org.au

 

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