Pastoral Care Volunteer - Home Visits, Auchenflower

About the role

HammondCare is looking for a pastoral care volunteer to visit a widower in his home in Auchenflower, Queensland, once every two weeks. The volunteer supports the man's spiritual and emotional needs, offering comfort, presence and hope. The volunteer works alongside the HammondCare At Home Pastoral Care Coordinator and complements their work.

Key responsibilities

• Visit the client once every two weeks, between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday; visits can be weekly or fortnightly depending on availability.
• Support people to meet their spiritual needs.
• Nurture spiritual development.
• Offer a listening ear and a prayerful heart, bringing conversation, connection and spiritual companionship.

Required profile

• 18 years or older.
• A National Volunteer Police Check, arranged and paid for by HammondCare.
• High level of interpersonal skills, including strong empathy and listening skills.
• Pastoral care training such as Chaplaincy or Clinical Pastoral Education, or willingness to complete HammondCare pastoral care training.
• Interest in the Spiritual Care Series, in preparation for becoming a pastoral care volunteer.