Posted 12 June, 2026
Come for the connection, stay for the craic - Community Social Visit Volunteer
HammondCare Volunteers
St Albans,Victoria,Australia,3178
Full Time
Reference: 474_450008_426356000013795024
\n <\/head>\n \n To be sure...to be sure \- Do you have an Irish background and just love talking about world travel?
To be sure...to be sure \- Do you have an Irish background and just love talking about world travel?
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<\/b>\n <\/div>\n \n We are looking for a kind and compassionate volunteer to spend time with an elderly couple still living and being cared for in their own home. They find comfort in talking about the world of travel and where they have been and sharing social chats about their cultural heritage.<\/b>
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<\/b>\n <\/div>\n \n Your visits might include reading aloud, looking through travel books or simply listening to music in a relaxed and unhurried way. What matters most is your presence - offering friendship, reassurance, and the joy of connection.<\/b>
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<\/b>\n <\/div>\n \n Why volunteer?<\/b>
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<\/b>\n <\/div>\n \n You'll brighten someone's week through friendship and familiarity, while experiencing the meaningful reward that comes from making a genuine difference in someone's life.<\/b>
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\n <\/div>\n \n Your impact<\/b>
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\n <\/div>\n \n Volunteering as a social visitor can be a rewarding experience, both for the person you visit as well as yourself. Regular visits from volunteers can help to improve quality of life and help older people feel less isolated. Your visits will bring great joy to the client you are matched with.
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\n <\/div>\n \n HammondCare is an independent Christian charity, supporting people to live in their homes and maintain their independence. We're passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need and we have a wonderful group of volunteers that partner with us to enhance the lives of clients who are living at home.
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\n <\/div>\n \n HammondCare is a provider of The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme funded by the Australian Government and is established to promote links between elderly people and volunteers in their local community.
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\n <\/div>\n \n Further information
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\n <\/div>Thank you for expressing an interest in volunteering with HammondCare.
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We truly love connecting with people who want to volunteer with us. Our team will reach out with a phone call or text as soon as we can, and if we're unable to get through, we'll follow up with an email. Please take a moment to check your spam or junk folder as well, as some email providers don't always recognise our messages right away.
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More information on volunteering with HammondCare can be found at www.hammond.com.au\/volunteer<\/a>
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\n We are looking for a kind and compassionate volunteer to spend time with an elderly couple still living and being cared for in their own home. They find comfort in talking about the world of travel and where they have been and sharing social chats about their cultural heritage.<\/b>
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\n Your visits might include reading aloud, looking through travel books or simply listening to music in a relaxed and unhurried way. What matters most is your presence - offering friendship, reassurance, and the joy of connection.<\/b>
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\n Why volunteer?<\/b>
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\n You'll brighten someone's week through friendship and familiarity, while experiencing the meaningful reward that comes from making a genuine difference in someone's life.<\/b>
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\n Your impact<\/b>
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\n Volunteering as a social visitor can be a rewarding experience, both for the person you visit as well as yourself. Regular visits from volunteers can help to improve quality of life and help older people feel less isolated. Your visits will bring great joy to the client you are matched with.
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\n https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yxFDDi9bS6c<\/a>
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\n HammondCare<\/b>
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\n HammondCare is an independent Christian charity, supporting people to live in their homes and maintain their independence. We're passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need and we have a wonderful group of volunteers that partner with us to enhance the lives of clients who are living at home.
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\n HammondCare is a provider of The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme funded by the Australian Government and is established to promote links between elderly people and volunteers in their local community.
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\n Further information
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Thank you for expressing an interest in volunteering with HammondCare.
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We truly love connecting with people who want to volunteer with us. Our team will reach out with a phone call or text as soon as we can, and if we're unable to get through, we'll follow up with an email. Please take a moment to check your spam or junk folder as well, as some email providers don't always recognise our messages right away.
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More information on volunteering with HammondCare can be found at www.hammond.com.au\/volunteer<\/a>
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