Life Stories Volunteer Biographer, Mason Residential Aged Care, Miranda NSW Miranda, Australia Posted on 07/03/2025HammondCare 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 or email Job Description Helping our residents leave a legacy.As a HammondCare Biography Writing volunteer in South East Sydney, your listening and writing skills will allow HammondCare residential clients to record their stories, memories, and messages for loved ones.Ideally, you'll have the following skills- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word- 50 words per minute typing skills- Ability to work independently and problem solve- Willingness to learn new technology and software.
You will be using a Dictaphone and a transcription software program- Availability for a long term commitment and up-to 5 hours per week.
The transcription and editing process can occur in the evenings, while the face-to-face interview will occur on a weekday (Monday-Friday between 9am-4pm) for one hour.When you submit your enquiry, please include details on why you're interested in volunteering.Your impactVolunteering 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.HammondCareHammondCare 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 VisitorScheme funded by the Australian Government and is established to promote linksbetween elderly people and volunteers in their local community.Further informationFor more information about volunteering at HammondCare, click the apply button below and our friendly Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator Dani will give you a call.
Requirements One hour each week for 6 months or longer.
We'd be happy to discuss a suitable time of the week between Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm.18 years and over, National Volunteer Police Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare
• NDIS screening