Get Involved
Join Our Community
Make an Impact
Why Volunteer
Do something good and make a real difference in a senior’s life.
Meet people, share stories and build connections across generations.
Be part of a community and help others feel part of it too.
Share good moments, bring joy and enjoy volunteering together.
Make an Impact
Why Volunteer
Find Your Fit
Ways to Volunteer
Grand Friend Visits
Visit a senior regularly at an aged care facility across Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs and build a genuine one-on-one connection through conversation and companionship.
Requirements:
- 18+
- Weekly or fortnightly visits
- Minimum six-month commitment
- Interview, police check, onboarding and induction
Packing Bees & Deliveries
Join one of our Packing Bees and help prepare weekly care packages with challah, juice, chocolates and a personal message for our seniors. It’s hands-on, social and genuinely fun!
Prefer to be on the road? You can also help deliver the finished packages to aged care facilities across the south-eastern suburbs.
Packing Bee volunteers require a Working With Children Check.
Events
We run a variety of events throughout the year, including Yom Tov celebrations, Smiles Hub activities and special community gatherings. We’re always looking for volunteers to help with set-up, welcoming guests, ticketing, supporting activities, serving and packing down.
How It Works
What to expect when you volunteer
1
Register
Tell us a little about yourself, your availability and how you'd like to get involved.
2
Connect With Our Team
We'll get in touch to learn more about you and help find a volunteering opportunity that suits you.
3
Complete Any Required Checks
Some roles require a few additional checks. We'll let you know what's needed and guide you through each step.
4
Get Ready
Where required, we'll take you through onboarding, induction or training so you feel prepared and supported.
5
Start Volunteering!
Join an activity, event or ongoing program and become part of the Smile On Seniors community.
Help Us Keep Bringing Smiles
Get In Touch
We'd love to hear from you — get in touch using the details below or send us a message.
eva@smileonseniors.org.au
The One on One visitation program is proudly funded by the Australian Government, Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS).
Holocaust survivor visits kindly funded and supported by Bindy and David Koadlow.
Ready to join us?
We’d love you to join the Smile On Seniors community and help make our seniors smile! Tell us how you'd like to get involved.