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 to English parents, she later lived in the UK before making Australia home. A proud mother of one daughter and two sons, she loves connecting with others and hearing about their lives and adventures.

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 positive 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.

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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 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

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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxFDDi9bS6c

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

Requirements

18 years or older • NDIS Worker Screening Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare Not suitable for work experience, student placements, or practical placement requirements.

Please note: Unfortunately, this site is unable to provide sign-off for Centrelink mutual obligation or volunteering hours.

Weekly or fortnightly visits on a Wednesday or Thursday (Visits after 10:00am).

Minimum 6-month commitment

📌 A Life Well Travelled, A Story Still Being Shared - Residential Care (New South Wales)
🏢 Hammondcare Volunteers
📍 New South Wales