The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of BASScare.
Volunteer Opportunity: Exercise Assistant
Location: Faversham House, Canterbury
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 10:20am – 11:50am (weekly)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and physically fit Exercise Assistant Volunteer to support our residents during a fun and engaging exercise session at Faversham House.
About the Role:
- Move through the residential care building to invite interested residents to attend the exercise session
- Remind and escort residents to the exercise room, including pushing wheelchairs where required
- Assist the facilitator during a 1-hour exercise program involving standing and seated exercises
- Demonstrate exercises and support residents with movements throughout the session
- Help ensure the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of residents at all times
What We’re Looking For:
- Physically fit and comfortable with standing, moving, and assisting residents
- Friendly, patient, and encouraging manner
- Able to work respectfully with older adults in a residential care environment
- Reliable and available on a weekly basis
This is a rewarding opportunity to help residents stay active, connected, and supported while making a meaningful difference to their wellbeing.
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