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/
Enhance the quality of life for residents, accompany them on their weekly van outing.
Walking companions required to enrich the lives of residents at this home for older people.
Enhance the quality of life for residents- encourage and support them in music, movement and activities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Make someone's day! Van drivers needed to take our residents on weekly outings to ensure they have a safe and enjoyable time.
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.
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!
Make someone's day! Van drivers needed to take our residents on weekly outings to ensure they have a safe and enjoyable time.
Deliver meals to four homes in Balclutha and contribute to the health and well-being of older persons in the community.
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?
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.
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.
Bring a little bit of the outside world in with you, when you socialise, interact and engage with their age care home residents.
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!
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?
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.