Immediate Start Community Social Volunteer

7 days ago


Sydney, Australia HammondCare Full time

Community Social Volunteer (Yarns & country tunes), Hammond At Home, Merrylands

Merrylands, Australia | Posted on 04/28/2025

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

Spread Joy, by joining our Volunteer Team

Got an hour to spare and a love for good yarns and country tunes?

We’re looking for a friendly volunteer to visit a gentleman with a big heart and a lifetime of stories. Once a fireman he’s a fan of George Strait, Clint Black, footy, has a pet cat and used to enjoy lawn bowls. Originally from WA, now living in Sydney, he’s hoping for some company and conversation each week.

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 clients you are matched with.

HammondCare

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity and we're passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need. We have a wonderful group of volunteers that partner with us to enhance the lives of the clients cared for by HammondCare.

HammondCare is a provider of The Aged Care VolunteerVisitor Scheme funded by the Australian Government and is established topromote links between elderly people and volunteers in their localcommunity.

Further information

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

Requirements

18 years or older • National Volunteer Police Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare •

We'd behappy to discuss a suitable time during the week for a one hour visit between9am and 4pm Monday to Sunday, visits could be weekly to fortnightly dependingon your availability.

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