Share a friendship and help build social connection for someone in need. Visit a local café, share a hobby, go for a scenic drive or head out for a walk.
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.
Would you like to make a big difference to someone with an intellectual disability? Dunedin Friend-Link supports people with intellectual/learning disabilities to participate, contribute and belong to the Dunedin community.
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.
Give your time to help people maintain their independence by offering a helping hand as well as providing companionship and friendship.
Have you got a skill that you're keen to share? We're looking for people who are willing to help and support our people to gain new skills and gain social companionship at the same time.
The main emphasis of this role is volunteers including a person with them while doing something they usually do.
Brighten up an elderly persons week by visiting them for an hour a week and share conversation, company, activities and maybe have a tea or coffee.
Enhance the life of an older person living in the community by establishing and maintaining a friendly and companionable relationship through visits and social activities.
Coordinator extraordinaire needed to help Cromwell's companionship group thrive!