Life Stories Volunteer Biographer, Hammond At Home, Upper Hunter NSW
HammondCare Volunteers
Volunteer
On-site
Muswellbrook, Muswellbrook, Australia
Volunteer
As a HammondCare Biography Writing volunteer in the Upper Hunter Shire, your listening and writing skills will allow HammondCare at Home Clients to record their stories, memories, and messages for loved ones.
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Ideally, you'll have the following skills
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\- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word
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\- 50 words per minute typing skills
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\- Ability to work independently and problem solve
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\- Own car to drive to the home of the Client
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\- Willingness to learn new technology and software. You will be using a Dictaphone and a transcription software program
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\- Availability for a long term commitment and up\-to 5 hours per week.
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The transcription and editing process can occur in the evenings, while the face\-to\-face interview will occur on a weekday (Monday\-Friday between 9am\-4pm) for one hour.
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When you submit your enquiry, please include details on why you're interested in volunteering.<\/b>
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HammondCare<\/b>
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is an independent charity, specialising in dementia. We're passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need and we have a wonderful group of volunteers that make a difference in the lives of our
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residents. We'll provide training, as well as specific pastoral care training, Spiritual Care Series, along with ongoing support and invitations to social events.
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Your impact<\/b>
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Volunteering along side Pastoral Care 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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Further information<\/b>
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Thank you for expressing an interest in volunteering with HammondCare.
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We truly love connecting with people who feel drawn to volunteer with us. Our team will reach out with a warm phone call or text as soon as we can, and if weâre unable to get through, weâll follow up with an email. Please take a moment to check your spam or junk folder as well, as some email providers donât always recognise our messages right away.
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More information on volunteering with HammondCare can be found at www.hammond.com.au\/volunteer<\/a>
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