Roles

Location

Category

Keeping In Touch Dementia Volunteer

Alzheimers Society Otago
Companionship | Dunedin, Mosgiel

This role is to make regular phone calls to care partners of people living with dementia to provide a touchpoint with the organisation and identify the need for any further intervention or support.

Peer Supporter OUSA

Otago University Students Association (OUSA)
Companionship | Dunedin

Peer Supporters are Otago University Students, who offer support based on the principles of listening, sharing experiences, and having an equal relationship.

1:1 Exercise Buddy

Central Otago Friendship Network
Companionship | Cromwell, Alexandra

Share a friendship and help build social connection for someone through helping them exercise at the gym, swimming pool or local walks.

1:1 Activity Buddy (Kiwi bloke interests)

Central Otago Friendship Network
Companionship | Cromwell

Share a friendship and provide some valuable social time for a classic Kiwi bloke who due to medical condition is no longer able to participate in his former hobbies. Take your buddy out for a drive, to a car show or just catch up for a yarn.

Parenting Course Support

Salvation Army Queenstown
Companionship | Queenstown

Help with food, reading stories, singing songs or holding babies to support essential support sessions for local young families!

Readers for Faded Memories Book Chat Group

St. Andrew's Anglican Church
Companionship | Cromwell

Give your time by reading specially designed books or providing support at a relaxed reading group 'Tea and Tales' at the Library for people who need memory support.

Assistant for Aged-Care Programme

St. Andrew's Anglican Church
Companionship | Cromwell

Bring your smile and listening skills to support an afternoon programme for rest home residents or aged-care folk in the community to promote engagement in meaningful activities.

Aged-Care Visitor

St. Andrew's Anglican Church
Companionship | Cromwell

Bring joy and a cheerful presence to an aged-care rest home resident or member of the community who may have fading memories. Your visit can make their day and help them feel heard and valued.

Visiting Volunteer with the Enliven Visiting Volunteer Service

Presbyterian Support Otago
Companionship | Mosgiel

Could you provide company and companionship to an older person who will benefit from more social interaction?

Companion Visiting - Elmslie House (Wanaka)

Presbyterian Support Otago
Companionship | Wānaka, Hāwea

Visiting companions required to enrich the lives of residents at this home for older people.