Community Social Visit Volunteer

2 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia HammondCare Full time

Community Social Visit Volunteer (Croatian or Serbian speaker), Phillip ACT

Phillip, Australia | Posted on 08/22/2025

- State/Province Australian Capital Territory
- Country Australia

About Us

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity specialising in dementia care, palliative care, and rehabilitation, specialist mental health for older people and other health and aged services.

Volunteer opportunities are available across NSW, ACT, SA and Victoria. If you don't see an opportunity in your area, please call 1800 79 33 99 or email volunteer@hammond.com.au

Job Description

A Social Visits Volunteer who can make a meaningfuldifference - One visit at a time

Are you someone who speaks Croatian or Serbian and whoenjoys a good chat? We’re looking for a kind-hearted volunteer to visit athoughtful elderly lady who’s feeling a bit lonely and would like a friendlyvolunteer to visit her. She would appreciate having a conversation in Croatianor Serbian, though she speaks and understands some English too. Your timeand company could make a world of difference. A friendly visit, a shared story,or a chat over a cuppa could truly lift her spirits.

Volunteering as a social visitor can be a rewarding experience, both for the person you visit as well as yourself. Regular visits from volunteers can help to improve quality of life and help older people feel less isolated. Your visits will bring great joy to the client you are matched with.

HammondCare

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity, supporting people to live in their homes and maintain their independence. We're passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need and we have a wonderful group of volunteers that partner with us to enhance the lives of clients who are living at home.

HammondCare is a provider of The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme funded by the Australian Government and is established to promote links between elderly people and volunteers in their local community.

Further information

For more information about volunteering at HammondCare At Home, click the **apply** button below and our friendly Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator Dani will give you a call.

Requirements

18 years or older • National Volunteer Police Check arrangedand paid for by HammondCare •Working with Vulnerable people check

We'd be happy to discuss a suitable time during the week for a one hour visit between 9am and 4pm Monday to Sunday, visits could be weekly to fortnightly depending on your availability.

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