Passionate about people? Help reduce social isolation and bring connection to older Australians.

If you care about people, want your work to have purpose, and value being part of a team that works well together and gets things done, this is a role where you can make a genuine impact.
At Lutheran Care, how we support our community directly shapes the experience of those we walk alongside. This role sits right in the middle of that. You’ll coordinate the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS), supporting volunteers and partners to provide meaningful companionship to older people who may be socially or culturally isolated.
Reporting to the ACVVS Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in coordinating volunteers, working with aged care providers, and ensuring the program is delivered effectively across the community

About the role

This is a hands-on coordination role with real community impact.
You’ll recruit, support and coordinate volunteer visitors, ensuring they are well matched with older people to create meaningful, lasting connections. You’ll work closely with volunteers, aged care providers and community members to assess needs, support relationships and monitor the quality of the program.
Alongside day-to-day coordination, you’ll maintain accurate records, support reporting requirements, and contribute to ongoing improvements to the program.
This role is based in Ingle Farm and involves travel across metro and regional locations as required.

What you’ll be doing

- Recruit, induct and support volunteer visitors
- Match volunteers with aged care residents and community clients
- Liaise with aged care providers and stakeholders to support program delivery
- Assess the needs of older people receiving visits




- Monitor volunteer relationships and provide ongoing support
- Maintain records and contribute to reporting and data collection
- Participate in network meetings and program activities

What you'll bring

- Experience in volunteer coordination or community services
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and empathy when working with older people
- Solid administrative and organisational capability
- Confidence working with diverse communities
- Experience in aged care or a not-for-profit environment
- Understanding of CALD and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community

Why this role

This is a role where your work is visible and valued.
You’ll be supporting a program that brings connection and companionship to older people experiencing social isolation, and your work will directly influence their wellbeing and quality of life.
Working across volunteers, aged care providers and community networks, you’ll help create meaningful relationships that strengthen community connection and inclusion.

Why join Lutheran Care?

- You’re Amazing Day – a paid day off just for you!
- Paid parental leave
- Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- Flexible work options and supportive team culture
- Free, confidential counselling support

How to apply:

Submit your CV and a short cover letter via Applications close: Sunday 12 July 2026

We may close the ad early if we find the right person—so don’t wait!

For a confidential chat about the role, please contact Kerry McGrath on ***

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from diverse cultural communities.

📌 Volunteer Coordinator (Adelaide)
🏢 Lutheran Community Care SA/NT
📍 Adelaide