Pet Therapy Volunteer, Residential Aged Care, WahroongaWahroonga, Australia | Posted on 01 / 13 / 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 1800 79 33 99 or email (emailprotected)Job DescriptionBring along your good-natured pet and spend time chatting with people living with dementia who may be frail and elderly at our residential aged care home.
You'll see what a difference your furry friend can make.As you're bringing your pet into a care environment with frail and elderly residents, we ask that your pet is :Calm and gentle in natureUp-to-date with vaccinations and treatment of worms and fleasNails should be short and blunt.
Freshly cut nails can be sharp if not filed down.Dogs should be kept on a lead at all times.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.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.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.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.Requirements18 years or olderNational Volunteer Police Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare plus NDIS Worker Screening CheckWe would be happy to discuss your availability between 9am and 5pm for one-hour visits.
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