Italian-Speaking Social Volunteer

About the role

HammondCare, an independent Christian charity supporting people to stay in their homes, runs the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme, which links older people with volunteers in their local community. It is seeking caring, friendly Italian-speaking social volunteers to provide weekly one-hour visits with older people in Condell Park, Smithfield, Mount Pritchard and Casula. Speaking in their first language helps residents feel more comfortable, connected and less isolated.

Key responsibilities

• Visit older people once a week for about an hour, sharing stories, laughter, memories and everyday conversation in Italian.
• Provide companionship and friendship to help reduce social isolation and improve the quality of life of the person you are matched with.
• Share culture and language while building genuine connections.

Required profile

• Speaks Italian and enjoys talking and connecting with others.
• A warm personality, a listening ear and a willingness to spend an hour each time building a friendship; no special experience is required.
• Available for visits between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Sunday, on a weekly or fortnightly basis depending on availability.
• At least 18 years old.

The volunteer police check is arranged and paid for by HammondCare. Interested applicants are contacted by phone or text, and then by email if needed; further information is available on the HammondCare volunteering website.