Brief Description Volunteer - Craft Enthusiast

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

Volunteer Responsibilities The Craft Enthusiast Volunteer will lead engaging craft sessions and support residents to explore a variety of creative activities, such as painting, pottery, knitting and other artistic projects. The volunteer will create a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment where residents can express their creativity, participate at their own pace and enjoy meaningful social interaction. Through friendly and encouraging engagement, the volunteer will help foster connection and a sense of community among residents while working collaboratively with Jewish Care staff and performing all volunteering activities safely. To be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following criteria

- A passion for crafting, creativity and sharing creative activities with others.
- Willingness to undergo or provide a NDIS Screening Check.
- Provide two referees (non-family) who can speak to your character.
- Be reliable, patient, compassionate and comfortable engaging with aged care residents.
- Good communication skills and confidence in guiding residents through craft activities.

- Commitment to regular volunteering.

What We're Looking For

- A passion for crafting and creativity.
- A warm, friendly and encouraging personality.
- Patience, empathy and an ability to engage positively with aged care residents.




- Robust communication skills and the ability to lead and guide group activities.
- Confidence in supporting residents with a variety of crafts, such as painting, pottery, knitting and other creative activities.
- Ability to create a supportive and inclusive environment where residents can express their creativity.

- Ability to encourage social interaction and connection between residents.
- A responsible approach to health, safety and infection control requirements.
- Ability to build positive and respectful relationships with residents.

- 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 safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.

📌 Craft Enthusiast - Volunteer (Melbourne)
🏢 Jewish Care Victoria
📍 Melbourne