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Community Social Visit Volunteer (Italian Speaking & Gardening), The Ponds NSWThe Ponds, Australia | Posted on 04/11/2025HammondCare is an independent Christian charity specialising in dementia care, palliative care, and rehabilitation, specialist mental health for older people and other health and aged services.Volunteer opportunities are available across NSW, ACT, SA and Victoria. If you don''t see an opportunity in your area, please call 1800 79 33 99 or email volunteer@hammond.com.auJob DescriptionWe are seeking a friendly and caring social volunteer to provide weekly face-to-face visits.Originally from Italy and having moved to Australia as a child, this client has a deep passion for gardening, especially tending to her roses and vegetables, and enjoys watching the Italian channel on TV. A devout Catholic and former seamstress, she would benefit from ongoing social visits and conversations, as she is adjusting to life after the passing of her husband a few years ago.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.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 We''d be happy to discuss a suitable time during the week for a 30-minute visit between 9am and 5pm Monday to Sunday; visits could be weekly to fortnightly depending on your availability.Further informationFor more information about volunteering at HammondCare, click the apply button below and our recruitment team will be in contact. #J-18808-Ljbffr