Do you just love talking plants and gardens? Community Social Volunteering VIC
Volunteer | HammondCare Volunteers | Australia
Posted On 23/07/2026
Job Information
Department Name Melbourne VIC
Health Care
City Vermont
State/Province Victoria
3133
Job Description
Do you just love talking plants and gardens?
Can you spare just ONE HOUR per week to become a Social Volunteer? Just one hour a week can make a real difference.
We’re seeking a friendly, reliable volunteer to spend one on one time with a lovely lady who lives at home and enjoys great conversation about your shared interests.
What you’ll do
Enjoy relaxed chats about gardening, plants and produce
Enjoy watching a movie and doing crosswords or puzzles together
Offer companionship, conversation, and connection
This role would suit someone who is:
Warm, patient, and a good listener
Reliable and able to give a little bit of time each week or fortnight
Keen to build a genuine friendship
No special skills or experience are needed — just empathy, consistency, and a genuine willingness to connect.
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 older people feel less isolated. Your visits will bring outstanding joy to the client you are matched with.
HammondCare is an independent Christian charity, supporting people to live in their homes and maintain their independence. We're passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need and we have a wonderful group of volunteers that partner with us to enhance the lives of clients who are living at home.
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.
Requirements
18 years or older National Volunteer Police Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare
One hour visits for 6 months or longer between 9am and 5pm Monday to Sunday.