Make a Real Difference with a Simple Walk – Walking companion, North Turramurra

Make a Real Difference with a Simple Walk – Walking companion, North Turramurra

Do you have an hour to spare each week and enjoy being outdoors?

We are looking for a caring and reliable volunteer to accompany one of our residents on walks in her wheelchair around the local area.

For this resident, spending time outside is one of life's greatest pleasures. Being outside in the fresh air and sunshine brings her enormous joy and makes a significant difference to her wellbeing.

Following a stroke, her communication has become more limited, but she still enjoys company and connection. A friendly smile, shared observations, and simply being present can help build a meaningful relationship.

No experience is necessary. Full training, support, and orientation will be provided.

What you'll do

• Take a resident for regular wheelchair walks in the local community
• Provide companionship and social connection
• Help bring enjoyment, stimulation, and a sense of freedom to her day
• Make a genuine difference

What we're looking for:

• A friendly and compassionate person

• Someone comfortable engaging with older people

• Reliability and a positive attitude

• This is a simple role that will have a big impact. Your time and companionship could become the highlight 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 call our friendly Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator on

Requirements

• Monday or Wednesday between 10:30-11:30am (weekly or fortnightly visits welcome).
• Role and cottage placement suited to applicants aged 18 years and over.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (if you do not currently hold a valid clearance, we will arrange and cover the cost of obtaining one as part of the onboarding process).