Community Social Visit Volunteer (Spanish speaking) ACVVS, Padstow NSW

HammondCare; Canterbury-Bankstown Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Community Social Visit Volunteer, making a meaningful difference in the lives of elderly individuals. This rewarding role involves visiting a Spanish-speaking elderly lady, providing companionship, and sharing joyful moments over a cuppa. Your presence can significantly enhance her quality of life, helping to alleviate loneliness and isolation. As part of a dedicated charity, you'll contribute to improving the well-being of older people in the community. If you have a kind heart and enjoy connecting with others, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• National Volunteer Police Check required.
• Working with Vulnerable People check needed.

Responsibilities

• Visit an elderly lady to provide companionship and lift her spirits.
• Engage in friendly conversations and share stories.
• Help improve the quality of life for the elderly client.

Skills

Spanish Speaking

Communication Skills

Empathy

Job description

Community Social Visit Volunteer (Spanish speaking) ACVVS, Padstow NSW

Padstow, Australia | Posted on 04/28/2025

• Department Name South West Sydney - Community home visits
• Date Opened 04/28/2025
• Job Type Volunteer
• City Padstow
• Country Australia

About Us

HammondCare 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 [e-mail]

Job Description

A Social Visits Volunteer who can make a meaningful difference - One visit at a time!

Are you someone who enjoys a good chat? Music? How about a cuppa and cake? We’re looking for a kind-hearted volunteer to visit a thoughtful elderly lady (Spanish Speaking) who’s feeling a bit lonely. Your time and company could make a world of difference. A friendly visit, a shared story, or a chat over a cuppa could truly lift her spirits.

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. Your visits will bring great joy to the client you are matched with.

HammondCare

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity, supporting people to live in their homes and maintain their independence. We're passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need and we have a wonderful group of volunteers that partner with us to enhance the lives of clients who are living at home.

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

For more information about volunteering at HammondCare At Home, click the **apply** button below and our friendly Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator Dani will give you a call.

Requirements

18 years or older • National Volunteer Police Check arrangedand paid for by HammondCare •Working with Vulnerable people check

We'd be happy to discuss a suitable time during the week for a one hour visit between 9am and 4pm Monday to Sunday, visits could be weekly to fortnightly depending on your availability.