Pastoral Care Volunteer, HammondCare at Home, Hunter NSW
HammondCare pastoral care volunteers have an chance to support the spiritual and emotional needs of the elderly people living in their home.
As a pastoral care volunteer you’ll be actively involved with a local Christian church in the Newcastle and wider Hunter area.
Roles and Responsibilities
Support people to meet their spiritual needs
Nurture spiritual development
Skills Required
High level of interpersonal skills, including solid empathy and listening skills.
Pastoral Care training for example Chaplaincy, Clinical Pastoral Education, or you could attend HammondCare pastoral care training - Spiritual Care Series, in preparation to becoming a pastoral care volunteer.
Your Impact
Volunteering alongside Pastoral Care 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.
About 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 people cared for by HammondCare.
Further Information
For more information about volunteering at HammondCare, click the apply button below and our friendly Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator Dani will 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 a one hour visit between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday, visits could be weekly to fortnightly depending on your availability.
Training: We’ll provide training including pastoral care training (Spiritual Care Series)
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