Welcome to the next generation of care

Join an established and respected organisation that has been leading Australian home care for almost 130 years.

 

 

Join our inclusive team of volunteers

Silverchain volunteers share their time, compassion, and experience so our Western Australian clients remain connected to their community. Our clients benefit from our volunteers’ companionship, transport, assistance with daily activities, using technology or in our Social Centres.

You don’t need formal qualifications to join Silverchain as a volunteer.

  • All you need is to share our values of integrity, respect, trust, and compassion.
  • Be over 18 years old and have a current National Police Check (for which Silverchain will reimburse you when we onboard you as a volunteer).
  • Provide evidence of current COVID-19 vaccinations.
  • Be willing to commit at least two hours each week
  • Enjoy the company of older people.

A range of volunteer roles are available and can be matched to your interests. We provide induction, training and opportunities to network with our other volunteers.

Current opportunities are available in metropolitan Perth and some regional areas in Western Australia and include:

Community connections 

We employ a multidisciplinary team of health professionals to support our clients in their homes and their communities.  Our caring expert team is varied and includes doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

Palliative care volunteers 

Our volunteers provide our palliative care clients with companionship and social support such as helping them with shopping. Our volunteers are trained and offered support to debrief.

Social Club 

Our volunteers work alongside our Social Club employees to provide our clients with activities including art, gardening, meal preparation, outings and music.

Special projects and administration

Our volunteers assist with general administrative tasks during business hours which include data entry, archiving, mailouts and assisting on projects. Usually students or others wanting to gain work experience volunteer.

Volunteer Technology Support Program

Our volunteers share their technology skills with our clients in regional Western Australia to help them stay connected with family and friends.

Volunteer Transport Program

Our volunteers pick up our clients from their homes and drive them to our Social Centres or to other social activities, then return them safely home.

  • Community Connections

    Our volunteers visit clients at risk of being socially isolated. These volunteers are aged over 18 years and are available between 8am – 5pm

  • Palliative Care volunteers

    Our volunteers provide our palliative care clients with companionship and social support such as helping them with shopping. Our volunteers are trained and offered support to debrief.

  • Social Club

    Our volunteers work alongside our Social Club employees to provide our clients with activities including art, gardening, meal preparation, outings and music

  • Special projects and administration

    Our volunteers assist with general administrative tasks during business hours which include data entry, archiving, mailouts and assisting on projects. Usually students or others wanting to gain work experience volunteer

Join our volunteer team

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Why work with us

  • Your rewards, benefits and options

     

    We formally recognise individuals and teams in our Best Care Awards. We recognise and elevate the innovative solutions our people discover to the health and aged care problems of today.

    As a not for profit, Silverchain Group offers salary packaging that allows you to claim up to $18,550 tax-  free, increasing your take home pay.

  • Develop your career

     

    We support your career development through continuous learning and development opportunities, graduate programs and leadership pathway opportunities. We foster innovation through our Future Care Innovators Traineeships.

  • Your health and wellbeing

     

    Our Stronger Together wellbeing program promotes physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing using tailored initiatives, a dedicated Employee Assistance program and easy-to-use apps.

  • Your work and life balance

     

    We offer flexible working hours where possible, so you're able to find the right work-life balance, plus the ability to explore opportunities to live and work interstate or support national service delivery.

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