Here are some of the ways you can make a difference:

Become a friend through home visits
Drive a wheelchair-accessible bus
Bring your pet for a visit
Play chess with a resident
Assist with group activities such as exercise, cooking, and arts & crafts
Capture a patient’s life story through our biography program

Call 1800 79 33 99 for more information

Apply here

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Volunteering options

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Residential Care homes

Share friendships at our Residential Care homes

We provide expert Residential Care to people who can no longer live at home and need a higher level of care. You may be able to help residents by:

Becoming a friend and sharing companionship
Driving a minibus on local trips
Bringing your pet for a visit
Capturing a resident’s life story
Helping in the garden or with property tasks
Assisting with pastoral care
Supporting activities such as exercise, cooking, walking, nail care, art or craft

Apply here

Locations

We welcome volunteers at all our residential care homes, especially on the Central Coast, in the Illawarra, Cardiff, Waratah, Caulfield, Darlinghurst, Daw Park, Erina, Hammondville, Horsley, Miranda, North Turramurra, Scone and Wahroonga.

Find more information about requirements and time commitments in our FAQs.

Funded by the Australian Government, HammondCare is an approved provider of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS).

In your community

Connect with an older person in your community

As a HammondCare At Home volunteer, you can enjoy the fulfilment of sharing your interests with an older person who lives close to your home.

Your local Volunteer Coordinator will connect you with someone in your community who is living at home and lonely or socially isolated.

We aim to partner you with someone who shares similar interests such as playing board games, crocheting, having a cuppa and chat, going for a walk, gardening, pets, or visiting a local coffee shop or men’s shed group, plus more.

There are also opportunities to volunteer in one of our Respite Cottages or Social Clubs.

Apply here

Locations

We welcome volunteers in ACT, NSW (Central Coast, Northern Sydney, Hunter, Illawarra, South East Sydney, South West Sydney, Southern Highlands, Central West, Far West, Western Sydney) and Victoria (Melbourne Metro).

Find more information about requirements and time commitments in our FAQs.

HammondCare is an approved provider of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS). The scheme is a government funded initiative established to promote social connections between older people and their local community.

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Health and Palliative Care

Support people in Health and Palliative Care

Our expert healthcare team provides quality services and support across rehabilitation, palliative and supportive care, mental health care for older people and pain management. There are many ways you can support the people in our care, providing them with a sense of hope.

Volunteer at hospitals and clinics

Volunteer alongside specialised clinicians to help provide meaningful engagement with patients and their visitors. You may get involved with:

Taking trolleys room to room for happy hour drinks, shopping and morning tea
Giving patients hand massages and manicures
Helping the administration team in the office
Helping dreams come true through the Dreams Project
Supporting therapists with art, craft, music and games
Capturing a patient’s life story as a biography service volunteer

Apply here

Volunteer in Community Palliative Care

We’re passionate about providing comforting physical and emotional support to people with a progressive life-limiting illness. As a volunteer, you may be involved with:

Visiting a patient at home to provide company and give their family a break
Driving patients to an outing, appointment or shopping
Providing photography services for our patients and their families
Assisting our bereavement service with social support
Helping our pastoral care team with pastoral services
Capturing a patient’s life story as a biography service volunteer

Locations

We welcome volunteers at Braeside Hospital, and Neringah Hospital. As well as community palliative care across the Northern Beaches and the North Shore area of Sydney.

Share friendships at our Residential Care homes

We provide expert Residential Care to people who can no longer live at home and need a higher level of care. You may be able to help residents by:

Becoming a friend and sharing companionship
Driving a minibus on local trips
Bringing your pet for a visit
Capturing a resident’s life story
Helping in the garden or with property tasks
Assisting with pastoral care
Supporting activities such as exercise, cooking, walking, nail care, art or craft

Apply here

Locations

We welcome volunteers at all our residential care homes, especially on the Central Coast, in the Illawarra, Cardiff, Waratah, Caulfield, Darlinghurst, Daw Park, Erina, Hammondville, Horsley, Miranda, North Turramurra, Scone and Wahroonga.

Find more information about requirements and time commitments in our FAQs.

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Funded by the Australian Government, HammondCare is an approved provider of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS).

Connect with an older person in your community

As a HammondCare At Home volunteer, you can enjoy the fulfilment of sharing your interests with an older person who lives close to your home.

Your local Volunteer Coordinator will connect you with someone in your community who is living at home and lonely or socially isolated.

We aim to partner you with someone who shares similar interests such as playing board games, crocheting, having a cuppa and chat, going for a walk, gardening, pets, or visiting a local coffee shop or men’s shed group, plus more.

There are also opportunities to volunteer in one of our Respite Cottages or Social Clubs.

Apply here

Locations

We welcome volunteers in ACT, NSW (Central Coast, Northern Sydney, Hunter, Illawarra, South East Sydney, South West Sydney, Southern Highlands, Central West, Far West, Western Sydney) and Victoria (Melbourne Metro).

Find more information about requirements and time commitments in our FAQs.

ACVVS logo-COLOUR-inline

HammondCare is an approved provider of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS). The scheme is a government funded initiative established to promote social connections between older people and their local community.

Support people in Health and Palliative Care

Our expert healthcare team provides quality services and support across rehabilitation, palliative and supportive care, mental health care for older people and pain management. There are many ways you can support the people in our care, providing them with a sense of hope.

Volunteer at hospitals and clinics

Volunteer alongside specialised clinicians to help provide meaningful engagement with patients and their visitors. You may get involved with:

Taking trolleys room to room for happy hour drinks, shopping and morning tea
Giving patients hand massages and manicures
Helping the administration team in the office
Helping dreams come true through the Dreams Project
Supporting therapists with art, craft, music and games
Capturing a patient’s life story as a biography service volunteer

Apply here

Volunteer in Community Palliative Care

We’re passionate about providing comforting physical and emotional support to people with a progressive life-limiting illness. As a volunteer, you may be involved with:

Visiting a patient at home to provide company and give their family a break
Driving patients to an outing, appointment or shopping
Providing photography services for our patients and their families
Assisting our bereavement service with social support
Helping our pastoral care team with pastoral services
Capturing a patient’s life story as a biography service volunteer

Locations

We welcome volunteers at Braeside Hospital, and Neringah Hospital. As well as community palliative care across the Northern Beaches and the North Shore area of Sydney.

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“I’m passionate about improving quality of life by engaging residents through social interaction and activities that preserve their dignity and self-respect. HammondCare has taken my life experience to a new level.”

Matt, Residential Care volunteer

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“I encourage anyone thinking of volunteering to take the leap, stepping outside of your comfort zone. People may be surprised, like I was, by the opportunities volunteering can bring.”

Brendon, Hospital volunteer

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"Residents have an incredible ability to make me laugh and smile. They appreciate the energy and enthusiasm of young people, and students can learn valuable life lessons while fulfilling awards such as the Duke of Edinburgh.”

Alana, student volunteer

Apply to volunteer with us

Becoming a HammondCare volunteer is simple.

When you're ready, apply here and tell us about yourself and why you’re interested in volunteering
Then we'll set up an interview and you'll complete an application form. We’ll also arrange a police background check and any other checks relevant to your role
Successful applicants then receive an offer to join our team and omplete the online training.

FAQs

How many hours do you require from volunteers?

We’ve found that volunteers who are committed regularly over a long period of time gain a deeper sense of personal satisfaction. Most roles involve at least one hour per week or fortnight for 6–12 months or longer. Health and palliative care roles generally require 3–4 hours per week or fortnight over the same period.

This may vary between roles and locations, so we encourage you to speak with us about your interests and availability.

What are the requirements to volunteer?

To volunteer with HammondCare, you’ll need to complete a criminal record check, which we can arrange. COVID-19 and flu vaccinations are no longer mandatory but strongly encouraged.

Minimum age requirements vary by role:

Residential care homes: 16 years or older, plus a NDIS Worker Screening Check
HammondCare At Home: 18 years or older
Health and Palliative Care: 18 years or older

What training and support do I get as a volunteer?

You will be completely supported from the moment you start as a volunteer. Before you’re on the ground, we prepare you for the role with our online training program. Then from day one, you’re paired with a volunteer buddy who will introduce you to people and guide you on your journey. Your local Volunteer Coordinator also provides ongoing support.

I’m interested in visiting someone in their home. How will you know if we’ll get along?

Your local Volunteer Coordinator will meet with you to find out about your interests, and then they’ll look for someone close by who may share similar interests. At your first meet-up, the Volunteer Coordinator will help with introductions and get the conversation going.

Are there any short-term volunteering opportunities?

Our volunteer programs provide opportunities to build relationships with the clients, residents and patients we care for. The best way to make this happen is with a volunteer commitment of at least an hour per week or fortnight for 6-12 months or more. But, from time to time, we may have short-term opportunities available. You can check our volunteer opportunities page for updates.

How can my company volunteer and get involved as a team?

We welcome organisations who would like to get involved in our Corporate Community Engagement program. for more details, contact our Foundation team foundation@hammond.com.au.

Can I complete the service component of my Duke of Edinburgh Award with HammondCare?

The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is a development program empowering youth to explore their full potential. We welcome students aged 16 years or older who are willing to commit to a minimum of 60 hours of service in one of our residential care homes. Please note that student placements are limited.

I’m looking for work or needing to complete placement hours. Can I volunteer with HammondCare?

We appreciate the interest, however, volunteering isn’t a pathway to a paid role at HammondCare or completing work placements. Our recruitment team is always looking for great people to work with us, so we encourage you to check the vacancies on our Careers page.

How can I help raise funds for HammondCare?

You can help by volunteering to help raise vital funds for The HammondCare Foundation. All funds raised go toward helping us continually expand and improve our services and support for people in need. Visit the HammondCare Foundation to learn more about the work we do.

I work full-time during the week. Can I volunteer on the weekends or evenings?

The majority of our volunteer opportunities are held during the week, Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm. There are limited opportunities to volunteer outside these times, but we can discuss your availability and preferences during the interview process.

Register your interest

Speak to our friendly team today by calling 1800 79 33 99 or simply fill in this form and click the 'Submit' button.

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