Gardening Volunteer - Dementia Care

About the role

HammondCare Woy Woy is looking for a gentle gardening volunteer to spend relaxed, meaningful time with residents living with dementia. You will potter in the gardens together, tend to plants and water the raised beds, enjoying the calm, grounding rhythm of nature. There is no heavy labour, just light, enjoyable gardening and warm social connection.

Key responsibilities

• Visit residents living with dementia regularly as a social visitor
• Garden together: potting, tending plants and watering raised beds
• Bring joy to the clients you are matched with and help reduce isolation among older people

Required profile

• Aged 18 or older
• An NDIS Worker Screening Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare
• Commitment of one hour per week for a minimum of 6 months; a suitable day and time during the week (Monday to Friday) can be discussed

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity providing the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme, funded by the Australian Government, which promotes links between elderly people and volunteers in their local community. Interested applicants are contacted by phone or text, and then by email if needed.