Helping our residents leave a legacy.

As a HammondCare Biography Writing volunteer, your listening and writing skills will allow HammondCare residential clients to record their stories, memories, and messages for loved ones.

Ideally, you'll have the following skills

• 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. You will be using a Dictaphone and a transcription software program
• Availability for a long term commitment and up-to 5 hours per week. The transcription and editing process can occur in the evenings, while the face-to-face interview will occur on a weekday (Monday-Friday 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 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 resident you are matched with.

Your impact

Volunteering along side Pastoral Care 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 people feel less isolated.

Further information

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