Social Volunteer - Weekly Companion Visits

About the role

HammondCare, an independent Christian charity supporting people to live in their homes, is looking for a caring Social Volunteer to visit a lady for one hour each week. The client enjoys sewing and gardening, talks about creative projects, plants and green things, plays computer games, and loves spending time with her dog. Visits can cover friendly conversation, sewing projects, gardening tips, computer games or just good company.

Key responsibilities

• Visit the client for one hour each week, building a genuine friendship and helping them stay socially connected.
• Share stories about pets and everyday life, and talk about the client's interests such as sewing, gardening and computer games.
• Keep visits friendly and engaging, creating something to look forward to each week.

Required profile

• 18 years or older.
• National Volunteer Police Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare.
• Availability for visits between 10am and 4pm on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday; visits could be weekly depending on availability.

To apply, contact the volunteer recruitment coordinator by phone or text, or check the spam/junk folder if an email is sent. More information is available on the HammondCare volunteering website.