The Central Otago Friendship Network (COFN) recognises the importance of providing quality services that enrich people’s lives through friendships, which are in line with their chosen dreams and goals. COFN supports individuals to find their own social communities or friendship circle, and expand their contribution to communities of their choice. COFN is committed to providing an environment that is conducive to allowing dignity of risk when trying new activities and making friends.
Their 1:1 Friendship Service supports individuals to connect with a like minded community volunteer who shares similar interests for a 1:1 friendship. Often their volunteers support those experiencing disability, medical conditions or age related challenges that make it harder for them to access social connection opportunities in the community. This free and confidential service which operates across Central Otago is designed to give people more social contact with a special volunteer to spend quality time with on a regular basis.
COFN are looking for a buddy based in the Cromwell area to be matched with a classic Kiwi bloke in his 60s who now has limited mobility and some challenges with slower speech due to a medical condition but would love to get out for local drives, visit a car show or have a visitor stop by for a chat. Good connections points for a buddy could be an interest in classic cars, mechanical tinkering, hunting, fishing or work in trades/truck driving/mechanics. If you don't have these kinds of interests or background but are a good talker, enjoy local drives and meeting interesting people then do still apply as similar interests are not an absolute requirement.
As a buddy for this individual, you would:
Buddies are people who:
You may also have previous experience with:
A Police background check is required for this role.
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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