Hammondcare | Intergenerational/Preschool Assistant Volunteer, Residential Aged Care, Waratah |[...]

Intergenerational / Preschool Assistant Volunteer, Residential Aged Care, Waratah

Waratah, Australia | Posted on 09 / 17 / 2024

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

Volunteer opportunities are available across NSW, ACT and Victoria. If you don't see an opportunity in your area, please call 1800 79 33 99 or email.

Job Description

Spread Joy by joining our Volunteer Team!

The HammondCare Volunteer program is a great way for you to make a meaningful difference to the life of an older person, right here in Hunter.

We’re looking for a volunteer to assist in taking residents (on our bus with a staff member) to a local Children’s Centre, helping them to engage with the children at the preschool, sing, dance, read stories, play games, etc. A Working with Children Check is required.

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.

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 people cared for by HammondCare.

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.

Further Information

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

Requirements

1. 18 years or older
2. National Volunteer Police Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare plus NDIS Worker Screening Check
3. The visits run fortnightly on Monday mornings, leaving HC from 9:00 am onwards and returning in time for lunch approximately 11:45 am.