Life Stories Biographer Volunteer, Hammond at Home, Nirimba Fields NSW

Life Stories Biographer Volunteer, Hammond at Home, Nirimba Fields NSW

Blacktown, Australia Posted on 09/29/2025

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

As a HammondCare Biography Writing or Editing volunteer in Western Sydney your listening and writing skills will allow HammondCare community clients to record their stories, memories, and messages for loved ones.

Help write a chapter in someone else's book!

Join us in documenting the rich life of a gentleman who loves sharing stories about his family, faith, and history. He lives at home with his wife and enjoys company, conversation, and visits that brighten his day. The client speaks both Mandarin and English, so volunteers who speak either language are warmly encouraged to apply. Volunteer and help preserve a legacy.

• Write or edit biography chapters documenting a client's life, memories, and messages for loved ones.
• Conduct interviews (face-to-face, evenings possible) and transcribe conversations using transcription software.
• Support the client's storytelling while respecting their preferences and cultural background.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word
• 50 words per minute typing skills
• Ability to work independently and problem solve
• Own car to drive to the client's home
• Willingness to learn new technology and software; experience with Dictaphone and transcription software is a plus
• Availability for a long-term commitment and up to 5 hours per week

• 18 years or older
• National Volunteer Police Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare
• One hour face-to-face interview Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm
• Transcription can occur during evenings or weekends

Volunteering as a social visitor can be a rewarding experience for both the client and the volunteer. Regular visits can help improve quality of life and reduce isolation, and visits will bring great joy to the client you are matched with.

For more information about volunteering at HammondCare At Home, click the apply button below and our friendly Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator Dani will give you a call.