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.
Escort volunteer service is to provide companionship while assisting residents to appointments outside of the facility.
Residents love to engage in conversation about happenings in the community, places you have been, and things that you notice.
You will receive full training.
You will be introduced to the resident requiring your service.
One to two hours spent assisting resident is very rewarding.
St Andrews is a hospital level aged care facility, consists of 3 units each with 26 residents.
Volunteers enjoy making a difference in somebody's life whilst developing their own interpersonal skills. Volunteers get the opportunity to gain an insight into older person's care, meet new people, establish new friendships.
Experience 'helpers high' the effect of volunteering that leads to a rush of euphoria and the release of endorphins.
All volunteers:
Need to have good balance, vision and hearing, able to walks around the care home.
Need to be 18 years upwards.
Will receive appropriate training and supervision for their role.
Will be required to sign a Code of Conduct.
A Police background check is required for this role.
Dependent on the appointment - flexibility required.
As a guideline 1-2hours, 2-3hours
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