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: * 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:
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.
Visiting Volunteer with the Enliven Visiting Volunteer Service
Could you provide company and companionship to an older person who will benefit from more social interaction?
Op-Shop Upcycling Team
Use your crafty skills to upcycle unwanted clothing into new and reusable items while raising funds for PSOs Food Bank and other community services. Shop on Carroll is a local op shop doing good for the community and the environment.
Music or Entertainment - Ranui aged care home
Ranui Enliven aged care home is 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
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!
Van Driver - Enliven St Andrews
Make someone's day! Van drivers needed to take our residents on weekly outings to ensure they have a safe and enjoyable time.
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
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.
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 Aged Care - multiple roles (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, or take a resident for a walk.
Piano Player
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
Bring a little bit of the outside world in with you, when you socialise, interact and engage with their age care home residents.
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 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.
Dunedin