Social community home visitor volunteer in Central West - Bathurst, Australia - HammondCare

Description

Bathurst, Australia | Posted on 02/16/2024

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity specialising indementia care, palliative care, and rehabilitation, specialist mentalhealth for older people and other health and aged services.

Volunteer opportunities are available across NSW, ACT and Victoria.If you don't see an opportunity in your area, please call or email

Job Description

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals who can sit and have a chat, reminisce and talk about topics of interest with people in their own homes or over the telephone. You may want to spend some time in the garden, play cards, listen to music or do some arts and craft activities. Or perhaps go to a local coffee shop.

HammondCare At Home help people across the Central West area, including Bathurst, Lithgow, Oberon, Cowra and Blayney, so we'll work to match you with someone with similar interests in your local community.

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 older people feel less isolated. Your visits will bring great joy to the clients you are matched with.

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme is funded by the AustralianGovernment, established to promote links between elderly people and volunteers in their local community.

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 the clients cared for by HammondCare.

Further information

For more information about volunteering at HammondCare, click the apply button below and our friendly Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator Danielle will give you a call.

Requirements

18 years or older
• National Volunteer Police Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare
• Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination will be required (Two (2) doses)
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We'd be happy to discuss a suitable time betweenMonday to Friday, 9am-4pm.