Community Social Visit Volunteer (Culture and creativity), Regents Park NSW
Regents Park, Australia | Posted on 05/02/2025
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
Job Description
Enjoy a cuppa and conversation with a woman full of warmth andrich life experience.
We’re looking for a volunteer to visit a lovely, faith-filledwoman once a week for an hour of companionship. Originally from West Africa,she has a rich cultural heritage and a lifetime of stories to share.Aformer businesswoman and talented seamstress who once specialised intie-dyeing, she now enjoys quiet days filled with worship music and Biblereading. Her main language is Mauritian Creole, and she also speaks English,Sherbro, and Mende. She’s full of insight and warmth, with a genuine love formeaningful conversation.
Just one hour a week can open the door to rich stories, vibrant culture, andheartfelt connection!
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 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.
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 elderly people.
Further information
For more information about volunteering at HammondCare, click the apply button below and our recruitment team will be in contact.
Requirements
18 years or older • National Volunteer Police Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare •
We'd be happy to discuss a suitable time during the week for a 30 minute visit between 9am and 5pm Monday to Sunday, visits could be weekly to fortnightly depending on your availability.
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