Volunteer Visitor – Share a Coffee and Friendly Conversation

Could you spare an hour to bring companionship and connection to an older person in your community?

An elderly gentleman living independently in his own home is looking for a friendly volunteer to visit and enjoy a coffee and a chat together.

He enjoys:

Spending time in his garden
Caring for his beloved backyard chickens
Friendly conversation and social connection

This is a wonderful opportunity to build a genuine friendship with someone who enjoys sharing stories, talking about his garden, and connecting with others.

No special skills are needed—just a warm smile, a listening ear, and a willingness to spend time with someone who will truly appreciate your company.

By volunteering, you'll help reduce social isolation and make a meaningful difference in someone's life, one conversation at a time.

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.

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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 a provider of The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme funded by the Australian Government and is established to promote links between elderly people and volunteers in their local community.

Further information

Thank you for expressing an interest in volunteering with HammondCare.

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.

More information on volunteering with HammondCare can be found at www.hammond.com.au/volunteer

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If you have any questions, you can call Dani, our friendly Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator on 1800 79 33 99.

Requirements

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

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