About this role
你会说普通话吗？Nǐ huì shuō Pǔtōnghuà ma? [Speak Mandarin?]
Bring the Comfort of Conversation and Connection
Sometimes, there is nothing quite like being able to chat, laugh and share memories in the language that feels most familiar.
We’re looking for a warm and caring Mandarin-speaking volunteer to spend time with our Mandarin-speaking aged care residents and bring a little extra companionship to their week.
Your visits might include talking about family, favourite foods, festivals and traditions, music, places you have both visited or lived in, or simply enjoying an unhurried conversation together in Mandarin.
For an older person, having someone who can speak their language and take a genuine interest in their stories can bring a wonderful sense of comfort, belonging and connection.
You don’t need any special experience. We’re simply looking for someone who is kind, patient, a good listener and genuinely enjoys spending time with older people.
If you speak Mandarin and would enjoy forming a meaningful connection with an older member of our community, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: Volunteer interviews and Orientation must take place on a weekday during business hours.
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 the clients 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 Dani, our friendly Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator.
More information on volunteering with HammondCare can be found at www.hammond.com.au/volunteer
If you have any questions, you can contact Dani, our friendly Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator.
Requirements
- 18 years or older
- NDIS Worker Screening Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare
- The commitment is one hour per week for a minimum of 6 months. We would be delighted to talk with you about a suitable day and time during the week (Monday to Friday).
- Please note: Volunteer interviews and Orientation must take place on a weekday during business hours.