As a HammondCare Biography Writing or Editing volunteer in The South Coast your listening and writing skills will allow HammondCare community clients to record their stories, memories, and messages for loved ones. Join our Life stories program and spend 6–8 weeks visiting a remarkable elderly client with a rich past. Your time will help turn our clients' memories into a lasting gift for their family. Help Capture a Life Well Lived, One Story at a Time! 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 - Own car to drive to the home of the Client - 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. 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 client you are matched with. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxFDDi9bS6c HammondCare HammondCare is an independent Christian charity, supporting people to live in their homes and maintain their independence. We're passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need and we have a wonderful group of volunteers that partner with us to enhance the lives of clients who are living at home. Further information Thank you for expressing an interest in volunteering with HammondCare. We truly love connecting with people who want to volunteer with us. Our team will reach out with a phone call or text as soon as we can, and if we’re unable to get through, we’ll follow up with an email. Please take a moment to check your spam or junk folder as well, as some email providers don’t always recognise our messages right away. More information on volunteering with HammondCare can be found at www.hammond.com.au/volunteer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxFDDi9bS6c If you have any questions, you can call Dani, our friendly Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator on 1800 79 33 99. Requirements 18 years or older • National Volunteer Police Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare • One hour face-to-face interview Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and transcription can occur during the evenings or weekends.
