Volunteer Opportunity
Become a life story biographer volunteer and help capture the memories of elderly clients.
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Job Description
As a HammondCare biography writing or editing volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work with remarkable elderly clients and record their stories, memories, and messages for loved ones. You will be visiting a client in their home, listening to their experiences, and documenting their life stories. This is a rewarding experience that can bring great joy to both the client and yourself.
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Required Skills and Qualifications
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word
* 50 words per minute typing skills
* Ability to work independently and problem solve
* Own car to drive to the client's home
* Willingness to learn new technology and software
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Benefits
As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to:
* Help improve the quality of life for older people by reducing feelings of isolation
* Gain valuable experience in biography writing and editing
* Develop your listening and writing skills
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Others
The transcription and editing process can occur in the evenings or weekends, while the face-to-face interview will take place on weekdays between 9am-4pm. You will need to commit to a long-term engagement and be available for up to 5 hours per week. When applying, please include details on why you are interested in volunteering.