Share the Joy of Your Dog's Visit

Bring smiles, comfort and companionship to older people living in residential aged care by sharing visits with your friendly dog.

As a Pet Therapy Volunteer, you'll share your dog's companionship with residents in communal areas, as well as with residents who have chosen to receive a visit in their room, whether resting in bed or relaxing in their favourite chair. For those with limited mobility, a gentle interaction with a friendly dog can be the highlight of their day, bringing comfort, conversation and a special sense of connection.

Many residents look forward to animal visits, enjoying the chance to pat a dog, share stories about beloved pets and experience the unique companionship that animals provide. These simple moments can spark cherished memories, reduce feelings of loneliness and create genuine joy.

If your dog is well-mannered, enjoys meeting people and is comfortable in new environments, this is a wonderful way to make a positive difference in the lives of older people.

- Residential Aged Care

- Adult dogs - Over 1 year and fully vaccinated

- Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays

- Visit times available at 10:30am, 1:00pm or 2:00pm

- Ongoing volunteering opportunity

A friendly dog, a wagging tail and a few moments of connection can make an ordinary day feel truly special.

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 the clients cared for by HammondCare.

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.

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

We are happy to work with you on a visit time on a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday at 1030am, 1pm or 2pm.

18 years of age • NDIS Worker Screening Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare •

Please note that this site is not eligible for Centrelink‑approved volunteering and cannot be used for Centrelink volunteer hour sign‑off.

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