Community Volunteer (Be a Friend to a Catholic Brother), Gregory Hills ACVVS

Gregory Hills, Australia Posted on 07/01/2025

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity specialising in dementia care, palliative care, and rehabilitation, specialist mental health for older people and other health and aged services.

Volunteer opportunities are available across NSW, ACT, SA and Victoria. If you don't see an opportunity in your area, please call or email

Volunteer Opportunity - Be a Friend to a Catholic Brother

Do you have 30 minutes to an hour to spare each week or fortnight?

We are looking for caring and compassionate volunteers to visit one of our Catholic Brothers for a friendly chat, read together, play a board game, or simply watch the news.

Your time could make a big difference in someone's day.

Requirements:

A valid Working With Children Check

Proof of 2 COVID-19 vaccinations

This is a beautiful opportunity to build connection and brighten someone's week - all it takes is your time and kindness.

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you!

Your impact

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 people feel less isolated.

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme is funded by the Australian Government and is established to promote links between elderly people and their local community.

HammondCare

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity and we're passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need. We have a wonderful group of volunteers that partner with us to enhance the lives of elderly people. HammondCare is an approved provider of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS), funded by the Australian Government.

Further information

For more information about volunteering at HammondCare, click the apply button below and our recruitment team will be in contact.

18 years or older • National Volunteer Police Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare • Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination will be required (Two doses) • Flu vaccination • Working with children's check

Ideally you'll be available one hour per week/fortnight for 6 months or longer. We'd be happy to chat with you about a suitable day and time during the week between 9am and 5pm.