Please note, Presbyterian Support Otago’s volunteer coordinator is on annual leave from 18 December 2023 – 22 January 2024. They will respond to your volunteer enquiry late January. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Situated on a sunny site in South Dunedin, the compassionate and experienced staff of St Andrews are people-focused and take pride in providing care with dignity and respect. Activities staff run an innovative activities programme six days a week.
Activities assistant volunteers work alongside staff, engaging residents in conversation and encouraging and supporting them to join in with activities like dominos, bingo, art, music and helping staff to prepare and serve afternoon tea.
Residents love chatting and having a laugh with volunteers who bring a little bit of the outside world in with them, making conversation about things happening in the community, places you have been, and things you have done or noticed. You might spend time reading the paper or books, going for walks in the garden, or just chatting and laughing with residents.
They hope volunteers will enjoy making a difference in somebody's life whilst developing their own interpersonal skills. Volunteers get the opportunity to gain an insight into elder care, meet new people, establish new friendships and have fun. Experience 'helper's high' a rush of euphoria and the release of endorphins that is a result of volunteering!
A Police background check is required for this role.
Two hours from 2pm to 4pm any day of the week, Monday to Sunday. Spend 2 hours of your week helping others.
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
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Practical Help
Volunteer South's office is closed from Friday 20th December until Monday January 6th. Many organisations listing roles online will also be taking a break. During this time your requests to connect will go through, however there may be some delay in you hearing from the organisations you select. Please be patient and if you have not heard back from them by mid January email them directly and give them a nudge. Thank you and have a wonderful holiday season and summer.
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