Life Stories Volunteer Biographer, Hammond At Home, Upper Hunter NSW

Muswellbrook, Australia Posted on 01/14/2025

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 volunteer in the Upper Hunter Shire, your listening and writing skills will allow HammondCare at Home Clients to record their stories, memories, and messages for loved ones.

Ideally, you'll have the following skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word
• 50 words per minute typing skills
• Ability to work independently and problem solve
• Own car to drive to the home of the Client
• Willingness to learn new technology and software. You will be using a Dictaphone and a transcription software program
• Availability for a long term commitment and up to 5 hours per week.

The transcription and editing process can occur in the evenings, while the face-to-face interview will occur on a weekday (Monday-Friday between 9am-4pm) for one hour.

When you submit your enquiry, please include details on why you're interested in volunteering.

is an independent charity, specialising in dementia. We're passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need and we have a wonderful group of volunteers that make a difference in the lives of our residents. We'll provide training, as well as specific pastoral care training, Spiritual Care Series, along with ongoing support and invitations to social events.

Your impact

Volunteering along side Pastoral Care 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.

Further information

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

Required qualifications and conditions:

• 18 years or older
• National Volunteer Police Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare

Up to 5 hours per week. One hour face-to-face interview Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and transcription can occur during the evenings or weekends.