Volunteer jobs

Welcome to Lutheran Care! We are an energetic, forward thinking, not-for-profit organisation, providing support to people who need it most.

From SA to NT, we provide a diverse range of vital community services, including homelessness services, foster care, emergency relief, financial counselling, family support, and allied health services. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, we will walk side by side with you, regardless of cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, belief systems or circumstances. Our diverse range of programs isn't just a list of services; we're leading the charge to break down barriers and foster genuine inclusion and participation in our communities.

Our eyes are firmly on the future with our plan to harness new technologies and expand our service offerings and footprint in innovative ways.

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 Hahndorf 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
• Strong 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 www.lutherancare.org.au/vacancies
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 0436 294 096

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