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Presbyterian Support Otago works for a fair, just and caring community. Motivated by their Christian heritage, and in partnership with others, PSO works across the generations for positive change, strong families and healthy communities. In fulfilling their mission, they endeavour to act with Faith, Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courage and Independence. Services include: * Enliven, services for older people * Family Works, social services supporting individuals, families, young people and children in need * Foodbank, emergency food parcels for people in need * Shop On op shops, clothing and collectibles shops offering great value and hidden treasures * Youthgrow, retail garden nursery and youth development programme * Ross Cafe, serving delicious sandwiches, light meals and great coffee

https://psotago.org.nz/get-involved/volunteer/

Roles Available:

Van Outing Assistant, Aspiring Enliven, Wanaka

Presbyterian Support Otago
Practical Help | Working Hours | Wānaka

Enhance the quality of life for residents, accompany them on their weekly van outing.

Companion Walker - Elmslie House (Wanaka)

Presbyterian Support Otago
Companionship | Working Hours | Wānaka, Hāwea

Walking companions required to enrich the lives of residents at this home for older people.

Music and Movement Activities Assistant (Wanaka)

Presbyterian Support Otago
Health & Medical | Working Hours | Wānaka

Enhance the quality of life for residents- encourage and support them in music, movement and activities.

Companion Visiting - St Andrews Home and Hospital

Presbyterian Support Otago
Companionship | Both/Flexible | Dunedin

One hour a week, spend one on one time with a resident. Social engagement and meaningful activity are essential to a healthy, happy life, no matter what your age is.

Club Enliven Dunedin - Drivers Urgently Needed!

Presbyterian Support Otago
Driving | Working Hours | Dunedin

Do you have a car, driver licence, and a little time to spare? Help older persons get to their local social club to enjoy activities including discussions, presentations from guest speakers, singing and music, craft, outings, cooking and meals.

Resident Support (Dunedin)

Presbyterian Support Otago
Practical Help | Working Hours | Dunedin

Be that friendly face while ensuring residents have a tidy and homely living environment. Support the lives and wellbeing of older people to thrive within an aged care home.

Bowls assistant - Ross Home

Presbyterian Support Otago
Practical Help | Working Hours | Dunedin

A little light competition never hurt anyone, we say "it contributes to health and wellbeing". Ross Home is looking for a volunteer to help set up and break down indoor bowls, while chatting with and encouraging participants.

Van Driver - Enliven St Andrew's

Presbyterian Support Otago
Driving | Working Hours | Dunedin

Make someone's day! Van drivers needed to take our residents on weekly outings to ensure they have a safe and enjoyable time.

Activities Assistant, Aspiring Enliven (Wanaka)

Presbyterian Support Otago
Companionship | Both/Flexible | Wānaka

Seeking friendly volunteers to assist in the facilitation of the weekly leisure and lifestyle program to promote engagement in meaningful activities for elderly including those affected with dementia.

Shop On Carroll - Online retail assistant

Presbyterian Support Otago
Marketing & Communications | Working Hours | Dunedin

Are you available on Wednesdays? Are you passionate about fashion, design, op shopping or looking for some marketing or e-commerce experience? Then this might be the role for you!

Van Outing Driver - Balclutha

Presbyterian Support Otago
Driving | Working Hours | Balclutha

Make someone's day! Van drivers needed to take our residents on weekly outings to ensure they have a safe and enjoyable time.

Meals on Wheels Delivery Driver

Presbyterian Support Otago
Driving | Working Hours | Balclutha

Deliver meals to four homes in Balclutha and contribute to the health and well-being of older persons in the community.

Fish tank cleaner - Iona Residential Aged Care Home, Oamaru

Presbyterian Support Otago
Practical Help | Both/Flexible | Oamaru

Be a friend of the fish and residents. Have you got 2 hours to give once a month to clean two fish tanks at Iona, Residential Aged Care Home?

Ranui Aged Care- multiple roles (Alexandra)

Presbyterian Support Otago
Companionship | Both/Flexible | Alexandra

It only takes a few hours weekly or monthly to brighten someone's day and bring joy to their life! Assist with activities, outings and Friday Happy Hour, play piano, or take a resident for a walk.

Piano Player

Presbyterian Support Otago
Music & Entertainment | Working Hours | Dunedin

Bring the joy of music for a couple of hours a week and brighten the day for rest home residents. Share your love of piano and contribute to the health and well-being of older people.

Activities Assistant - St Andrews Care Home

Presbyterian Support Otago
Practical Help | Both/Flexible | Dunedin

Bring a little bit of the outside world in with you, when you socialise, interact and engage with their age care home residents.

Op Shop - Warehouse Assistant

Presbyterian Support Otago
Practical Help | Working Hours | Dunedin

Do you want to be that Op Shop - Warehouse Assistant they need for Shop on Carroll? Volunteer in fun and energetic warehouse that supplies PS Otago's two busy Op Shops with stock. Times flies when you're giving back to the community!

Shop on Carroll - Retail Assistant

Presbyterian Support Otago
Retail | Both/Flexible | Dunedin

Are you passionate about shopping? Do you enjoy helping people find 'just what they're looking for'? Then this might be the role for you! Are you available to help out for a few yours each week? Monday to Saturdays between 10am and 4pm?

Op Shop on St Andrew - Retail Assistant

Presbyterian Support Otago
Retail | Both/Flexible | Dunedin

Saturday Volunteers needed! Are you passionate about shopping? Do you enjoy helping people find 'just what they're looking for'? Dunedin only, Saturdays 10am-1pm and 1pm -4pm or full day.

Driver (Car or Van) - Dunedin

Presbyterian Support Otago
Driving | Working Hours | Dunedin

Love driving, conversation and interacting with older people? Volunteer drivers (car or van) are urgently needed to transport people over the age of 65 to and from their Dunedin homes to Club Enliven in Moray Pl.

Holmdene - Residential Home Activities Support

Presbyterian Support Otago
Practical Help | Both/Flexible | Balclutha

Engaging and helpful people are needed to support Holmdene residents to participate in those meaningful social activities that are essential to any healthy, happy life - no matter your age!

Oamaru - Van Driver

Presbyterian Support Otago
Driving | Working Hours | Oamaru

Do you have a car, driver licence, and a little time to spare? They’re looking for a van driver to help their older folk to engage in social outings.

Adult Buddy - Mentor

Presbyterian Support Otago
Youth & Children | Both/Flexible | Alexandra, Cromwell, Dunedin, Hāwea, Milton, Oamaru, Wānaka, Waikouaiti, Mosgiel, Balclutha

Do you want to make a positive difference in a young person's life? Friendly and reliable volunteers who can relate to children are required as big buddies to enhance the life of a young person in this fun and rewarding role.