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.
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!
Volunteers are required to help residents with either meals or crafts