Volunteering

At Silverchain, our volunteers make a vital and very personal contribution to our clients and their communities every day. 

As one of Australia’s leading not for profit in home care specialists, we provide a range of comprehensive health and aged care services. Volunteering with Silverchain in WA, you can help our clients to stay connected and live well, making a lasting impact on their lives. Helping others can provide you with a sense of joy and purpose, just by knowing you can make a difference.

You can help today by providing social support, transport, explaining technology, helping with social activities in our Social Centres or with group outings, or by providing companionship and respite care for people and their families receiving palliative care.

See more details about the roles we offer.

Volunteer programs

• Community connections
  Our volunteers support clients to connect and engage with their local community, by helping with social visits or attending outings of their choice. 
•  Group social support
  As a group social support volunteer, you help deliver social events and provide transport to and from events. 
•  Social Centres
  Our Social Centres provide a supportive place for clients to connect and engage in activities to improve their wellbeing. Volunteers help to deliver activities like arts and crafts sessions and community outings.
• Transport
  Our transport volunteers help clients go to the places they want to go to, such as their medical appointments, or to visit community clubs, family members, and friends.
• Palliative Care
  Our Palliative Care volunteers help visit our clients’ homes and provide them with social support, take them on outings, and provide carers and family member support.  

Benefits of volunteering

There’s no better feeling than seeing firsthand the difference you make as a volunteer to the lives of others. By supporting others, you can also: 

• meet people and make new friends
• connect and engage with your local community
• gain valuable community care experience
• boost your confidence and learn new skills
• take part in activities that improve your own health and wellbeing.

If you’re unsure where you might best fit, talk to our team and they can work with you to match your skills and interests to our roles.

Requirements

To be a volunteer, you need to be over 18 years old and have a current National Police check. This can be paid for by Silverchain if you don’t have one already. No qualifications or work experience are needed. COVID 19 vaccinations are not required but are recommended in line with Silverchain’s policy. We offer flexible hours to meet your needs. You can volunteer from a few hours a week or more, from Monday to Friday between 8.30am to 4.30pm. You can also use these hours towards your Centrelink requirements.