Brief Description Volunteer - Musician

- Reporting to: Practice and Support Coordinator / Lifestyle Coordinator
- Location: Jewish Care Residential Aged Care facility in Caulfield, St Kilda or Carnegie

Volunteer Responsibilities The Musician Volunteer will support aged care residents by performing live music in a warm, welcoming and engaging manner, helping to create a positive and uplifting atmosphere. The volunteer will select and prepare music that is enjoyable and appropriate for residents and use music as an opportunity to encourage engagement, enjoyment and social connection. The volunteer will interact with residents before or after performances to build meaningful connections, be punctual and reliable for scheduled sessions, and follow all relevant health, safety and infection control requirements and guidance provided by Jewish Care staff. To be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following criteria

- A passion for music and an interest in sharing music with aged care residents.
- Ability to perform live music confidently for individuals or groups.
- Willingness to undergo or provide a NDIS Screening Check.
- Provide two referees (non-family) who can speak to your character.
- Be reliable, friendly and comfortable engaging with aged care residents.

- Ability to select music that is appropriate and enjoyable for the audience.
- Commitment to regular volunteering.

What We're Looking For

- A passion for sharing music and creating a positive and uplifting atmosphere.
- A friendly, warm and approachable personality.




- Confidence in performing live music for aged care residents.
- A willingness to connect with residents through music.
- Ability to choose suitable music based on residents’ interests and preferences.

- An interest in engaging with residents before and after performances and building meaningful connections.
- Reliability and punctuality for scheduled sessions.
- Ability to build positive and respectful relationships with residents.

- A responsible approach to health, safety and infection control requirements.
- Ability to promptly report any concerns or incidents to staff.

About Us Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for 175 years. Our staff come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community. Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child secure organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.

📌 Musician - Volunteer (Melbourne)
🏢 Jewish Care Victoria
📍 Melbourne