🌏 A Life Well Travelled, A Story Still Being Shared - Residential Care
☕ Scrabble, Stories and a Coffee Companion
At HammondCare Darlinghurst, an elegant and well-spoken lady enjoys sharing stories from a life rich with travel, family, and experience. Born in Kenya, she later lived in the UK before making Australia home. Connecting with others and hearing about their lives and adventures is what she likes most.
These days, her eyesight makes reading difficult, but her love of learning and conversation remains as strong as ever. She enjoys watching documentaries, especially those about animals, listening to music, testing her knowledge with trivia, and cheering on the Sydney Swans.
A visit with her might include sharing a coffee and a chat, playing a friendly game of Scrabble, watching an interesting documentary together, or simply enjoying each other's company. She walks with the assistance of a walker and enjoys spending time with people who appreciate good conversation and a laugh.
For someone who enjoys creating meaningful connections, this is a wonderful opportunity to brighten the week of a friendly and engaging older woman. ❤️
Volunteer opportunity details:
- Weekly or fortnightly visits
- Wednesdays or Thursdays
- Visits after 10:00am
- Minimum 6-month commitment
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 Visitors 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.