Mandarin speaking volunteer (cuppa & a chat), Residential Care

Bring the Comfort of Conversation and Connection

Sometimes, there is nothing quite like being able to chat, laugh and share memories in the language that feels most familiar.

We’re looking for a warm and caring Mandarin-speaking volunteer to spend time with one of our Mandarin-speaking residents and bring a little extra companionship to her week.

She is a friendly lady who enjoys spending time in the garden, going for gentle walks, and practising her English. Your visits might include talking in Mandarin and English about family, favourite foods, festivals and traditions, or enjoying a stroll through the garden together.

For an older person, having someone who can speak their language and take a genuine interest in their stories can bring a wonderful sense of comfort, belonging and connection.

You don’t need any special experience. We’re simply looking for someone who is kind, patient, a good listener and genuinely enjoys spending time with older people.

If you speak Mandarin and would enjoy forming a meaningful connection with an older member of our community, we’d love to hear from you.
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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.

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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 Visitors 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

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If you have any questions, you can call Dani, our friendly Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator on 1800 79 33 99.

### Requirements
We'd be happy to discuss a suitable time during the week for a one hour visit between 9am and 4pm Monday to Sunday, visits could be weekly to fortnightly depending on your availability.

18 years or older • NDIS Worker Screening Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare •