Pastoral Care Volunteer, at Home, Hunter region NSW
4 weeks ago
Newcastle, Australia | Posted on 01/14/2025
HammondCare is an independent Christian charity specialising in dementia care, palliative care, 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
HammondCare pastoral care volunteers have an opportunity to support the spiritual and emotional needs of elderly people living in their home. As a pastoral care volunteer, you'll be actively involved with a local Christian church in the Newcastle and wider Hunter area.
Roles across Newcastle and Hunter region: Belmont, Boolaroo, Cardiff, Hamilton, Mayfield, Wallsend, Warners Bay and surrounding areas.
You'll supplement and complement the work of our HammondCare At Home Pastoral Care Coordinator, and under their direction you may:
1. Support people to meet their spiritual needs.
Skills required for this role:
- High level of interpersonal skills, including strong empathy and listening skills.
- Pastoral Care training, for example, Chaplaincy, Clinical Pastoral Education, or you could attend HammondCare pastoral care training - Spiritual Care Series, in preparation to becoming a pastoral care volunteer.
We are an independent charity specialising in dementia. We're passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need and we have a wonderful group of volunteers that make a difference in the lives of our residents. We'll provide training, as well as specific pastoral care training, Spiritual Care Series, along with ongoing support and invitations to social events.
Your impact
Volunteering alongside Pastoral Care 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 people feel less isolated.
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
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We'd be happy to discuss a suitable time during the week for a one-hour visit between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday. Visits could be weekly to fortnightly depending on your availability.
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