Pet Therapy Volunteers, Residential Aged Care, Nowra NSW (ACVVS)
Spread Joy, by joining our Volunteer Team!
Bring along your good natured pet and spend time chatting with people who may be frail and elderly at a residential aged care home in Nowra. You'll see what a difference your furry friend can make.
As you're bringing your pet into a care workplace with frail and elderly residents or patients, we ask that your pet is:
- Calm and gentle in nature
- Up-to-date with vaccinations and treatment of worms and fleas
- Nails should be short and blunt. Freshly cut nails can be sharp if not filed down.
- Dogs should be kept on a lead always.
This role will suit you if you have a small-medium sized pet and you're happy to just sit and not necessarily talk all the time.
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 a provider of The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme funded by the Australian Government and is established to promote links between elderly people and volunteers in their local community.
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 we'll give you a call.
Category : Seniors & Aged Care
Commitment : Regular - more than 6 months
Type Of Work : Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care
Time Required : We'd be happy to discuss a suitable time during the week for 30 minutes to one hour visit between 9am and 4pm Monday to Sunday, visits could be weekly to fortnightly depending on your availability.
Training : Training is provided as well as ongoing support by a Volunteer Coordinator. We offer an extensive training program so you will be well equipped as a volunteer.
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