Weekday Baking & Cooking with Residents - HammondCare Waratah

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📍 Waratah, AustraliaVolunteer
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Weekday Baking & Cooking with Residents - HammondCare Waratah


Spend a warm, joy‑filled hour in the kitchen with residents as you bake, cook, chat, and create something delicious together. This weekday volunteer role runs between 10–11am or 1–3pm, offering a relaxed and social way to brighten someone’s day.

Sharing food is one of the simplest and most meaningful ways to connect. The gentle rhythm of mixing, stirring, tasting, and chatting brings residents together, sparking memories, encouraging conversation, and building confidence. The kitchen becomes a place of laughter, storytelling, and companionship — and of course, the reward of freshly baked treats enjoyed warm from the oven. 

These sessions offer more than just yummy goodies. They create a sense of community, belonging, and purpose, helping residents feel engaged and valued. If you love cooking, sharing, and connecting, this is a beautiful way to make a difference.


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.




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 people 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

This weekday volunteer role runs between 10–11am or 1–3pm, offering a relaxed and social way to brighten someone’s day.


Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Weekday Baking & Cooking with Residents - HammondCare Waratah position at hammondcare?
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Where is the Weekday Baking & Cooking with Residents - HammondCare Waratah position at hammondcare located?
This Weekday Baking & Cooking with Residents - HammondCare Waratah role at hammondcare is based in Waratah, Australia. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Weekday Baking & Cooking with Residents - HammondCare Waratah role at hammondcare full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Volunteer position. It is posted as a Weekday Baking & Cooking with Residents - HammondCare Waratah role at hammondcare.
How do I apply for the Weekday Baking & Cooking with Residents - HammondCare Waratah position at hammondcare?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to hammondcare's official application portal hosted on zohorecruit where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Weekday Baking & Cooking with Residents - HammondCare Waratah job at hammondcare posted?
This Weekday Baking & Cooking with Residents - HammondCare Waratah position at hammondcare was posted on Sep 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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