Volunteering at ACH Group
Volunteering with ACH Group is a great way to connect with your community and contribute your knowledge, skills, and life experience to support older people.
It may be through social support, helping with groups or activities, or just being someone to chat with. Your time and kindness can have a huge impact on customers and residents.
Can’t see a role that you’re interested in? Register your interest today.
Type of volunteer opportunities
We offer a range of volunteer opportunities across metropolitan Adelaide.
Social activity support
Help to plan and facilitate social activities to enhance wellbeing and community connection.
One-on-one visits
Provide companionship to older adults, reducing isolation and supporting emotional wellbeing.
Driving and transport assistance
Assist older adults with getting to appointments and activities.
Gardening and maintenance
Help with gardening and upkeep to take care of ACH Group's community spaces.
Administration
Support with administrative office tasks to keep ACH Group's programs running smoothly.
Special projects
Volunteer for unique events, programs and projects as we run them.
Stories from ACH Group volunteers
These volunteers’ stories showcase their care, compassion, and joy that make a real difference.
Start volunteering today
Browse the latest ACH Group volunteer opportunities on SEEK Volunteering, Go Volunteer, and Volunteering SA & NT
Can’t see a role that you’re interested in? Register your interest today.
Questions
Contact ACH Group’s Volunteer Services Team:
P: 1300 224 477
E: [email protected]
Frequently asked questions about volunteering
The minimum age to volunteer with ACH Group is 16 years old. Volunteers under 18 will require parental consent.
A student placement is a formal learning experience set up with ACH Group by a registered training provider (RTO) or University. Students can practice what they’re studying with guidance from ACH Group professionals. It involves applying academic knowledge in a practical setting and usually requires formal agreements, supervision, and assessments.
Volunteering is when you choose to help out and give your time without pay or with school requirements. It’s more flexible and focused on giving back.
Volunteering can be for as little as an hour a fortnight to couple of hours a week or more. Some programs run for short set time periods and others are on-going.
ACH Group understands that volunteering needs to fit comfortably with other family and life commitments, and we offer a range of flexible options so that your volunteer work is a positive and enjoyable experience.
ACH Group welcomes volunteers with CentreLink requirements.
All ACH Group volunteers are registered, screened for National Police Clearance, and where required SA Department of Human Services Clearance, trained, and undergo on site induction. Volunteers driving fleet vehicles are required to provide current driver’s licence, and car registration, insurance and service records if using their own vehicle.
Reimbursement is provided to eligible volunteers for petrol costs and/or any approved out of pocket expenses.
ACH Group is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and integrity of our volunteers to ensure the service we provide to Customers is of a high standard.
Potential volunteers are interviewed to assess the best match of their skills, experience, interests, and availability with current volunteer vacancies.
All ACH Group volunteers are registered, screened for National Police Clearance, and where required SA Department of Human Services Clearance, trained, and undergo on site induction. Volunteers driving fleet vehicles are required to provide current driver’s licence, and car registration, insurance and service records if using their own vehicle.
Reimbursement is provided to eligible volunteers for petrol costs and/or any approved out of pocket expenses.
If you are interested in becoming an ACH Group Volunteer, we’d love to hear from you.
Volunteer Services Team
P:1300 224 477
E: [email protected]
ACH Group is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and friendly environment for our volunteers to work in. We welcome all enquiries about volunteering with us and take great pride in successfully matching a volunteer’s interests, skills, and experience to the right volunteer role.
At ACH Group we believe volunteering should be a positive and enjoyable experience for volunteers and the staff and customers they work with.