Job Description

Are you someone who enjoys bringing comfort, calm, and companionship to others? We’re looking for a friendly and supportive volunteer to assist residents attending our on site chapel services.
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About the Role - n
n As a Chapel Service Assistant, you’ll play a meaningful part in ensuring residents can attend and enjoy their weekly service. Many residents treasure this time for reflection, connection, and peace — and your support makes this possible.n

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What You’ll Be Doing - n
n • Gently supporting residents as they make their way to the chapeln
n • Escorting residents back to their cottage after the servicen
n • Offering a warm presence and friendly conversationn
n • Helping residents find a seat and settle comfortablyn
n • Assisting staff to ensure everyone feels included and supportedn
n • Being an extra set of supportive hands before, during, and after servicen

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This Role Would Suit Someone Who - n
n • Is warm, patient, and enjoys spending time with older peoplen
n • Is comfortable walking with residents or accompanying mobility aidsn
n • Respects diverse faith backgrounds and personal beliefsn
n • Can offer a calm, reassuring presencen
n • Loves helping others feel connected and valuedn

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Why This Role Matters - n
n For many residents, chapel services are a cherished part of their fortnight. Your presence helps them participate with dignity, safety, and companionship — and often brings excellent comfort and joy.n
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Your impact

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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.

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HammondCare

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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 the clients cared for by HammondCare.

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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.

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Further information

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Thank you for expressing an interest in volunteering with HammondCare.

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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.

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More information on volunteering with HammondCare can be found at

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

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Requirements n
n Wednesdays 1pm – 3pmn
n 18 years or older • NDIS Worker Screening Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare •n

📌 Chapel Service Assistant, HammondCare Residential Care Cardiff (Newcastle)
🏢 Hammondcare Volunteers
📍 Newcastle