Make Someone’s Weekend - Volunteer in Residential Care …, Newcastle City Council

Waratah, Australia | Posted on 01/15/2026 Looking for a meaningful way to spend your weekend? The HammondCare Volunteer Program offers a special opportunity to bring joy, connection, and companionship to older people in the Hunter community. Whether you love sports, art, gardening, pets, baking, yoga, music, movies, or simply a valuable chat over coffee—you can share your passions with someone who’ll truly appreciate them. As a Weekend Volunteer Social Visitor, you’ll spend time one-on-one or in small groups with residents in a care home, offering genuine connection and heartfelt moments that brighten their day—and yours. Give just a little of your weekend, and make a lasting difference in someone’s life. *Please note: Volunteer interviews and Orientation must take place on a weekday during business hours.* 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 people cared for by HammondCare. 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. If you have any questions, you can call Dani, our friendly Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator on . Requirements
- 18 years or older
- NDIS Worker Screening Check and National Volunteer Police Check arranged and paid for by HammondCare We're looking for some friendly weekend volunteers to provide one-hour visits between 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00–4:00pm on Saturdays or Sundays. If weekends don’t suit, we’re happy to discuss weekday options too—visits can take place any day between 9:00am and 4:00, and can be weekly or fortnightly depending on your availability. Please note: Volunteer interviews and Orientation must take place on a weekday during business hours. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rb7lg