Life Stories Volunteer Biographer, Mason Residential Aged Care, Miranda NSW Miranda, Australia Posted on 03/07/2025
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.
Job Description Helping our residents leave a legacy.
As a HammondCare Biography Writing volunteer in South East Sydney, your listening and writing skills will allow HammondCare residential clients to record their stories, memories, and messages for loved ones.
Skills Required - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word
- 50 words per minute typing skills
- Ability to work independently and problem solve
- Willingness to learn new technology and software (using a Dictaphone and transcription software)
- Availability for a long-term commitment of up to 5 hours per week (transcription and editing can occur in the evenings; face-to-face interviews on weekdays between 9am-4pm for one hour)
When you submit your enquiry, please include details on why you're interested in volunteering.
Your Impact Volunteering as a social visitor can be a rewarding experience, both for the person you visit and yourself. Regular visits from volunteers can help to improve quality of life and reduce feelings of isolation.
About HammondCare HammondCare is an independent Christian charity 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 those cared for by HammondCare.
HammondCare is a provider of The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme funded by the Australian Government, established to promote links between elderly people and volunteers in their local community.
Further Information For more information about volunteering at HammondCare, click the apply button below and our friendly Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator Dani will give you a call.
Requirements - One hour each week for 6 months or longer (suitable time can be discussed between Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm)
- Must be 18 years or older
- National Volunteer Police Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare
- NDIS screening
