One‑on‑One or Small‑Group Pet Therapy Visits

Bring comfort, connection, and pure joy to residents in aged care by sharing the company of your friendly dog or gentle, tame bird or rabbit. This ongoing pet‑therapy role invites volunteers to move room‑to‑room and spend time in common spaces, offering residents the chance to enjoy the warmth, calm, and companionship that only animals can bring.

Your visits create beautiful moments — a wagging tail, a soft feathered friend, a quiet cuddle, or a shared smile. Many residents light up when they see an animal, and your presence helps spark conversation, reduce loneliness, and bring a sense of comfort and connection.

If you have a well‑behaved pet who loves people and enjoys gentle interactions, this role offers a meaningful way to brighten someone’s day, again and again.

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

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

The commitment is one hour per week for a minimum of 6 months. We would be delighted to talk with you about a suitable day and time during the week (Monday to Friday).

Please note: Volunteer interviews and Orientation must take place on a weekday during business hours.

Erforderliche Kompetenzen

Animal handling in residential care environmentsPet training and socialisation (ensuring well‑behaved pet)Gentle physical handling of older adults and vulnerable peopleInterpersonal communication with elderly residentsEmpathy and compassionate caregivingObservation of resident cues, mood and safety risksInfection control and hygiene practices for visitsTime management and punctuality for scheduled weekly visitsCompliance with screening, background checks and volunteer policies (e.g., NDIS Worker Screening)Availability to attend mandatory volunteer interviews and orientation during business hoursCoordination and responsive communication with volunteer coordinator and staff (phone, text, email)Small‑group facilitation and one‑on‑one engagement skills

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