All are most welcome to join or participate in the many and varied fund raising activities throughout the year.

Attitude to residents is the most significant factor that determines the quality of care.

Volunteers can offer unique assistance in an aged care environment, strengthening the supply of many needed services to the frail aged. Volunteers contribute new values through their enthusiasm and the assuming of certain responsibilities.

Volunteers are always welcome at Garden Village and every courtesy is extended to them.

Garden Village has a structured volunteer program.

All volunteers are orientated and given support and education to attend specific activities.

Activities may include:

	Assisting to feed frail residents.
	Accompanying recreational activities officers and residents on outings.
	Assisting with activities programs e.g. housie, quiz games.
	Cooking and Craft demonstrations (all ingredients supplied).
	Shopping for residents and gardening to name a few.

Garden Village Auxiliary is also a volunteer group. The Auxiliary meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 9.30am and works towards raising money for the benefit of the residents of Garden Village and the community. New members are always welcome.

People from our Village, the Village Auxiliary and other volunteers visit the facility regularly. Members of community groups are always welcome.