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Be ready to explain why you want to volunteer in aged care, how you would build trust with a resident, and how you would handle quiet or distressed moments. Ask about induction, supervision and garden/site safety.
Strong fit if you enjoy unhurried company, outdoor/garden time and supporting older people without clinical duties. Less suitable if you need paid work, remote hours or a structured technical role.
As a Volunteer Social Companion with HammondCare, a typical visit may include friendly conversation, gentle company in the garden or common areas, helping keep outdoor spaces pleasant, and supporting a resident’s sense of connection—always within volunteer boundaries and site guidance. Time is social and practical, not clinical care.
Useful strengths include empathy, reliable attendance, clear communication and comfort with older people living with dementia or frailty. No formal certificates are required from the provided resources list.
The listing is framed as a volunteer social companion role; treat it as unpaid unless HammondCare states otherwise.
Social companionship—conversation, presence and helping keep garden spaces welcoming—aligned with HammondCare’s aged-care mission.
The Hill in the Newcastle area; it is not listed as remote.
HammondCare is an Australian not-for-profit independent Christian provider of aged care, dementia care and palliative care services in residential, home, community and hospital settings. They also provide a federally-funded nationwide dementia consulting service, Dementia Support Australia (DSA).
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Help Keep her Garden Blooming – Volunteer Social Companion at HammondCare in The Hill, Newcastle Area The Opportunity We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated volunteer to share time in the garden with an older lady living independently in Morisset. This role involves spending quality time outdoors, assisting with light gardening tasks such as weeding, and providing company for this lovely individual who can no longer tend to her garden as much as she would like. Visits will be on a weekly or fortnightly basis The opportunity is part-time and requires in-person presence at the location What You'll Do Your responsibilities will include: Providing companionship to the elderly lady during her outdoor activities Assisting with light gardening tasks such as weeding and general maintenance of the garden Making the lady's time in the garden enjoyable and fulfilling What We're Looking For We are looking for: A compassionate and patient individual who enjoys spending time outdoors Basic gardening skills or a willingness to learn The ability to form meaningful connections with others About HammondCare HammondCare is dedicated to providing high-quality care for older Australians. Our mission is to support our residents in maintaining their independence and dignity while ensuring they have a fulfilling life. How to Apply To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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