Meet David: volunteer driver at IRT Dalmeny Aged Care Centre
Getting people to where they need to be is at the heart of David’s volunteering work and he gets a lot of satisfaction from volunteering.
We’ve been building retirement villages for over 50 years. At IRT we make it easy for you to live the life you want, in a home you love.
Find out moreIRT has been caring for older Australians for over 50 years. Experience personal and professional care in a community you’ll feel proud to call home.
Find out moreIRT has been helping older Australians live independently at home for over 30 years. Our experienced staff provide home care and assisted living services you can trust.
Find out moreAge Matters – Empowering Older Australians
An initiative of IRT Group, Age Matters empowers older Australians to live free from disadvantage by tackling homelessness, loneliness and joblessness.
Find out moreIRT Academy – Aged Care Courses & Training
IRT Academy offer nationally-recognised qualifications to help start or further your career in aged care.
Find out moreWe’re a community-owned organisation that’s been improving the lives of older Australians for 50 years.
Find out moreWe’d love to find out more about you to see how we can help. Our Customer Service team operates from 8:30am - 5pm 7 days a week.
Call us nowDon’t have time to call? Submit an online enquiry form and our friendly team will be in touch.
Enquire nowWe’re online everyday and here to help answer your questions and point you in the right direction. Our live chat operates from 8:30am - 5pm 7 days a week.
Launch live chatWe encourage our residents, customers, family members and other stakeholders to provide feedback about the services we provide. Your feedback helps us to continually improve our services.
Find out moreGetting people to where they need to be is at the heart of David’s volunteering work and he gets a lot of satisfaction from volunteering.
“You don’t have to sit at home. I get a lot of satisfaction out of volunteering.”
David Deeben is a volunteer driver for IRT Dalmeny and Eurobodalla Shire Council.
“IRT had an ad in the paper in around 2008 and I’ve been there ever since,” he says.
David is needed a couple of times a month at IRT Dalmeny and he takes the residents out for shopping trips and lunches. “I love it,” David says of his volunteering. “It keeps me busy and I get plenty of days off.”
And his volunteer work with the local council keeps him busy a couple of days a week.
David spent seven years driving buses in Sydney before he and his late wife Anthea retired to the South Coast of NSW. “We bought a house in Narooma on a few acres and I had plenty of time on my hands.”
David says he’s met a lot of people through his volunteer work. “People are so grateful,” he says. “You don’t have to sit at home. In 2017 I lost my wife of 51 years after a long illness, so it [volunteering] keeps me busy. I hope I can continue doing it [into the future].”
Outside of volunteering, David enjoys working on the farm where he runs a few sheep and chickens. The farm also keeps him busy with fencing, chopping firewood and cutting grass.
Our IRT volunteer program is designed to enrich the lives of older Australians through meaningful connections. Our volunteers play a valuable role in supporting our mission and values. In doing so, we are improving the quality of life for customers and volunteers.
We have a range of volunteering roles at IRT with Age Matters, including friendly visitors, activities assistants, bus drivers, café assistants and meal assistance.
To find out more about volunteering with IRT or to apply, please click below.
Have you been thinking about downsizing your home? We help you make sense of this life-changing decision that can reap so many benefits as you…
Our communities create opportunities for residents to be creative.
Enter your details below to receive the latest updates from IRT directly to your inbox
© 2024 IRT Group. All Rights Reserved • Terms and Conditions • Privacy Policy
© 2024 IRT Group. All Rights Reserved • Terms and Conditions • Privacy Policy