Presbyterian Support Otago
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: Presbyterian Support Otago provides a wide range of community services, including aged care through Enliven, social support via Family Works, and initiatives like the Buddy Programme, Stepping Stones, YouthGrow, and a Foodbank. Their Shop On Carroll and Shop On online stores offer curated vintage and recycled goods, helping to fund these essential programmes.
https://psotago.org.nz/get-involved/volunteer/
Roles Available:
Club Enliven Dunedin - Wednesday helper
Supports a friendly social group for older people in South Dunedin, helping with activities, meals, and conversation. Creates a welcoming space for connection, fun, and community on Wednesdays.
Gardener new or experienced
Do you enjoy nature, gardening and social interaction? Stepping Stones and Club Enliven have an outdoor space ready for you to beautify with a little help from their friends and group members. You could even volunteer with a green thumbed friend.
Oamaru - Van Driver
Do you have a drivers licence, and a little time to spare? Iona care home is looking for a van driver to help their older folk to engage in social outings.
Music or Entertainment - Ranui and Castlewood
Ranui and Castlewood Enliven Care Homes are looking for talented piano players, musicians or singers that would be happy to share their talents with the residents on a regular basis.
Van Outing Assistant, Aspiring Enliven, Wanaka
Enhance the quality of life for residents, accompany them on their weekly van outing.
Music and Movement Activities Assistant (Wanaka)
Enhance the quality of life for residents- encourage and support them in music, movement and activities.
Companion Visiting - Elmslie House (Wanaka)
Visiting companions required to enrich the lives of residents at this home for older people.
Activities Assistant, Aspiring Enliven (Wanaka)
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.
Friend of the Home, Resident Support (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.
Morning or Afternoon Tea Assistant - Ross Home
Love the idea of social interaction with elderly residents while assisting staff with morning or afternoon tea service? Have a laugh while interacting and engaging with Ross Home age care residents!
Drivers Urgently Needed! - Club Enliven 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.
Companion Visiting - St Andrews Home and Hospital
Social engagement and meaningful activity are essential to a healthy, happy life, no matter what your age is.
Van Outing Driver - 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
Deliver meals to four homes in Balclutha and contribute to the health and well-being of older persons in the community.
Ranui and Castlewood Enliven Care Homes - multiple roles
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, or take a resident for a walk.
Piano Player - Ross Home
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
Some things make for healthier, happier living. Aged care residents love chatting and having a laugh with volunteers who bring a little bit of the outside world in with them through social engagement and meaningful activity.
Holmdene - Residential Home Activities Support
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!
Adult Buddy - Mentor
Do you want to make a positive difference in a young person's life? Friendly and reliable adults who can relate to children are required as big buddies to enhance the life of a young person in this fun and rewarding role.