Become a Mate Who Makes a Difference - Social Volunteering in Aged Care

Become a Mate Who Makes a Difference - Social Volunteering in Aged Care

A couple of elderly gentlemen living in Residential Aged Care at HammondCare Darlinghurst would enjoy spending time with a 'mate' who appreciates good conversation and companionship.

One gentleman is outgoing, health-conscious and quick with a joke. He enjoys talking about a wide range of topics and would love the opportunity to learn chess with someone willing to share the game.

The other gentleman enjoys television, including classic sitcoms such as Friends, and can happily chat about life, memories and everyday topics. Having lived in Bondi for many years and previously enjoying regular swims, he would benefit from gentle encouragement and companionship as he rebuilds his confidence to venture outside for a short walk.

Both gentlemen are thoughtful, conversational and enjoy meaningful discussion, but connections take time to develop. A volunteer who is happy to visit regularly and build a genuine friendship could make a wonderful difference to their week.

HammondCare Darlinghurst

Monday or Tuesday visits at 10:00am or 1:00pm

Weekly or fortnightly visits

Whether it's sharing a joke, discussing life, watching the world go by, playing chess or taking a short stroll together, your visit could become a valued part of someone's week.

Your impact

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 people feel less isolated.

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 people cared for by HammondCare.

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

Further information

Thank you for expressing an interest in volunteering with HammondCare.

We truly love connecting with people who want to volunteer with us. Our team will reach out with a phone call or text as soon as we can, and if we’re unable to get through, we’ll follow up with an email. Please take a moment to check your spam or junk folder as well, as some email providers don’t always recognise our messages right away.

More information on volunteering with HammondCare can be found at www.hammond.com.au/volunteer

If you have any questions, you can contact us for information.

Requirements

• 18 years or older • NDIS Worker Screening Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare

• Monday or Tuesday visits at 10:00am or 1:00pm for an hour or so, weekly or fortnightly.

• Please note: Unfortunately, this site is unable to provide sign-off for Centrelink mutual obligation or volunteering hours.