Our volunteers fulfil many challenging yet rewarding roles – and all make a tangible contribution to their respective communities.

Abbeyfield's Volunteers bring special skills and expertise with them. Some have professional backgrounds; others have gained their experience through their life in the community. All contribute to making Abbeyfield and effective and caring way of meeting the housing needs of people.

• Member of a committee of management running an Abbeyfield house or hostel
• Assisting with gardening or basic building maintenance tasks
• Assisting with corporate planning / business planning
• Liaising with prospective residents and their families
• Supervising the housekeeper and relief housekeepers
• Membership of the Board of Abbeyfield Australia or its sub-committees
• Providing administrative support within the small Abbeyfield Australia office
• Fund raising

Volunteering for Abbeyfield is a rewarding way to be involved in your local community. It is a great way to meet like minded people and make friends.

Your support will provide a home for people and give them the opportunity to maintain their independence in a safe and secure environment.