Be a Lifeline: Volunteer Companion in Melbourne’s East
HammondCare
Job Description
Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs - A Rewarding Volunteer Opportunity Awaits
Volunteer | HammondCare Volunteers | Australia
Posted On 23/07/2026
Job Information
Department Name Melbourne VIC
Health Care
City Rowville
State/Province Victoria
3178
Job Description
Can you spare just one hour a week to make a meaningful difference in someone's life?
We're currently looking for compassionate volunteers in:
- Wheelers Hill
- Vermont
- Clarinda
As a Volunteer, you'll be matched with a client who shares similar interests, hobbies, and passions, making it easy to build a genuine connection and enjoy time together.
Our clients live independently at home and would love the opportunity to spend time with a friendly, reliable companion. Whether it's sharing stories, playing a board game, or simply enjoying a good conversation, your company can make a world of difference.
What You'll Do
- Enjoy relaxed chats and get to know someone new
- Share common interests and experiences
- Play games, complete crosswords, or watch a movie together
- Provide companionship, connection, and friendship
We're Looking for Volunteers Who Are:
- Warm, friendly, and good listeners
- Reliable and able to commit around one hour each week
- Interested in building meaningful relationships
- Compassionate and willing to make a positive impact
No Experience Needed
You don't need any special skills or previous experience - just kindness, empathy, reliability, and a willingness to connect with others.
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 client you are matched with.
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.
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 some email providers don't always recognise our messages right away.
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 visits for 6 months or longer between 9am and 5pm Monday to Sunday.