Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to your community? Join Dementia Australia as a volunteer supporting our Ten-Pin Bowling Social Support Group in Darwin.

This relaxed and friendly group provides a safe and inclusive environment for people living with dementia to take a break from their usual routine, connect with others in their community, knock down a few pins, and enjoy a couple of hours of socialising and meaningful activity.

Volunteers play an important role in helping create a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experience for everyone attending. By supporting qualified Dementia Australia staff, you’ll help make the afternoon both fun and engaging for participants.

**What the program offers participants**

Participants enjoy:
- Friendly competition and light physical activity through bowling
- Social connection and conversation with others
- A supportive group environment
- Opportunities to stay active, engaged, and connected with their community

These sessions are designed to promote confidence, wellbeing, and social inclusion for people living with dementia.

**What you’ll do as a volunteer**
Supporting trained Dementia Australia staff, you may:
- Engage in friendly conversations with group members
- Help create a welcoming and inclusive group environment
- Support individuals to participate in bowling and group activities
- Encourage social interaction and connection within the group
- Assist staff in ensuring the activity remains safe, fun, and enjoyable
- Support general group engagement throughout the session

You don’t need bowling experience, just a positive attitude and a willingness to connect with people.

**When you can volunteer**
- Tuesday afternoons
- 12:30 pm – approximately 3:00 pm

Even a few hours of your time can make a big difference to someone’s day.

**Why volunteer with Dementia Australia?**




- By volunteering, you’ll be helping people living with dementia:
- Stay socially connected
- Feel included and supported
- Maintain confidence and well-being
- Continue participating in enjoyable community activities
- You’ll also become part of a supportive volunteer community and gain valuable insight into supporting people living with dementia.

**What we offer volunteers**
- A welcoming and supportive team setting
- Training, induction, and orientation
- Ongoing support from experienced staff
- Opportunities to build new skills and connections
- Recognition and appreciation for your contribution

**Who we’re looking for**
We’re seeking volunteers who are:
- Friendly, patient, and compassionate
- Comfortable chatting and engaging with others
- Reliable and able to attend regularly, where possible
- Keen to help create a fun and inclusive group atmosphere

You don’t need previous experience, just kindness, patience, and a willingness to help others enjoy their day.

**To get started, you’ll need to**
- Be 18 years or older
- Participate in a short interview
- Provide references and complete a National Police Check (cost covered)
- Complete volunteer induction and training

Help us turn a simple game of bowling into a meaningful social connection.

Join our volunteer team and help make Tuesday afternoons brighter for people living with dementia.

** Category **
Seniors & Aged Care

** Commitment **
Regular - less than 6 months

** Type Of Work **
Companionship & Social Support,Disability Support,Seniors & Aged Care,Sport & Physical Activity,

** Time Required **
Tuesday afternoons
12:30 pm – approximately 3:00 pm

** Training **
To assist you to be confident with this role we provide flexible induction and orientation. Volunteers need to complete our flexible, online induction prior to starting the role.

📌 Ten-Pin Bowling Social Support Group -Darwin
🏢 Dementia Australia
📍 Darwin