Spend Time with a Travel-Loving Retired Nurse & Her World of Stories Are you someone who enjoys meaningful conversations, a good laugh, and the simple joy of connecting with others? In Lithgow, there’s a remarkable elderly woman who would love to share her stories with someone new. A retired nurse with a lifetime of caring for others, she’s explored over 70 countries and has a Starbucks mug collection that could rival a souvenir shop (yes, every mug has a story… and yes, you’ll probably hear them all). Life has become a little quieter lately. With her husband requiring high care at home, getting out into the community isn’t easy, and those everyday social connections are deeply missed. What this is about: This is simply about connection. A friendly visit. A shared cuppa. A few laughs. What you’ll do: Visit for one hour, weekly or fortnightly Chat, listen, and enjoy good company Be welcomed into a home filled with stories, warmth, and a lot of mugs Flexible between 9am – 5pm, whatever works for you Your time will bring companionship, brighten someone’s week, and gently reconnect two people to the world beyond their front door. And you? You’ll walk away with stories from around the globe, a few laughs, and that quiet, lovely feeling of having made someone’s day. Sometimes the smallest visits leave the biggest footprints. 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 people feel less isolated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxFDDi9bS6c HammondCare HammondCare is an independent Christian charity and we're passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need. We have a wonderful group of volunteers that partner with us to enhance the lives of the clients cared for by HammondCare. HammondCare is a provider of The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme funded by the Australian Government and is established to promote links between elderly people and volunteers in their local community. 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 We'd be happy to discuss a suitable time during the week for a one hour visit between 9am and 5pm Monday to Sunday, visits could be weekly to fortnightly depending on your availability.
