HammondCare is passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need. Our Community Palliative & Supportive Care Service provides palliative care and end of life care for patients who wish to remain at home in the Northern Beaches of Sydney.

Palliative Care patients often find need of social support as their disease progresses. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers over the age of 18 to visit palliative care patients in their homes to offer social support. Typically, this will be once per week for between 1-4 hours depending on the needs of the patient. Visits can include:

• social support for patients living alone
• social outings
• assisting the patient with their shopping
• an opportunity for family members to take a break while you sit with their loved one
• transport to medical appointments

Visits may occur between Monday to Friday, generally between the hours of 9am and 4pm, and our Volunteer Coordinator will discuss the timing with you.

We offer a comprehensive training program for our volunteers and are looking for volunteers who can commit to 12 months. The location is across the Northern Beaches, from Palm Beach, Narrabeen, Collaroy, Dee Why, Manly, Seaforth, Terry Hills, Belrose, Frenchs Forest, Allambie Heights and Killarney Heights.

You'll be required to complete a criminal record check and meet our immunization requirements, including influenza and Covid19 vaccinations.

When you submit your enquiry, please include details on why you're interested in volunteering.