Lunch Time Social Visitor Volunteer

About the role

HammondCare, an independent Christian charity providing aged care volunteer visitors funded by the Australian Government, is looking for a friendly volunteer to spend time with a community member who enjoys cooking, reality TV shows, The Bold and the Beautiful, keeping up with the news and chatting about sports. The volunteer joins for a relaxed lunchtime catch-up on Mondays, sharing a chat about the week's events, favourite recipes or TV recommendations.

Key responsibilities

• Visit the community member on Mondays around lunchtime for a relaxed, friendly conversation.
• Share company, chat about the week's events and swap favourite recipes or TV recommendations.
• Help make someone's day a little brighter and reduce feelings of isolation.

Required profile

• Aged 18 or older.
• National Volunteer Police Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare.
• Availability for a one-hour visit between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Sunday; visits can be weekly or fortnightly depending on availability.

To apply, express interest online; the volunteer recruitment team will contact you by phone or text, or follow up by email if they cannot reach you.