Job Description

Help bring comfort, connection and companionship to people living with dementia.
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n The Specialist Dementia Care Pathway (SDCP) Cottages in Cardiff offer a calm, supportive environment for individuals living with complex dementia. We are currently seeking Volunteer Visitors to help enrich the lives of our residents through meaningful social interaction and compassionate companionship.n
n We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who have:n
n - Personal or qualified experience supporting someone living with dementia, orn
n - A basic understanding of dementia as a clinical condition, including its emotional and cognitive impacts.n
n - Empathy and a respectful approach to individuals with cognitive difficultiesn
n Whether it’s sharing a quiet moment, chatting over a cup of tea, reading aloud, listening to music together, or simply being present, your time can make a world of difference to someone’s day.n
n Training, ongoing support, and supervision will be provided to help you feel confident and comfortable in your role.n
Your impact n
n 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.n
n HammondCare is an independent Christian charity and we're passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need.n
n 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.n
Further information n
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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, Volunteer Recruitment on .

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Requirements n
n 18 Years of age • NDIS Worker Screening Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare •n
n We are seeking weekly visits between Monday to Friday 9:30am -12pm.n

📌 Volunteer Visitor Dementia Residential Aged Care SDCP Cottages, Cardiff (Newcastle)
🏢 Hammondcare Volunteers
📍 Newcastle