HammondCare pastoral care volunteers have an opportunity to support the spiritual and emotional needs of the elderly people living in an aged care home. As a pastoral care volunteer, you’ll be actively involved with a local Christian church in the area.

You’ll supplement and complement the work of our Residential Pastoral Care Coordinator, and under their direction you may:

• Support people to meet their spiritual needs
• Support people and families in time of crisis
• Nurture spiritual development

Skills required for this role

• High level of interpersonal skills including strong empathy and listening skills.
• Pastoral Care training for example Chaplaincy, Clinical Pastoral Education, or you could attend HammondCare pastoral care training- Spiritual Care Series, in preparation to becoming a pastoral care volunteer.

Spiritual Care training is available through HammondCare from 22/5/2024 - 8/8/2024 (Break on 5/6/2024)

Must have a current Flu Shot certificate and Covid-19 vaccination

To be referred to this role an interview with Volunteering Central Coast is required. You will be contacted soon to arrange a mutually convenient time and place.