Organisation

Age Concern Otago

Description

You can make a real difference to the health and happiness of an older person living in the community by giving them a regular visit to look forward to!

Age Concern Otago promotes the wellbeing, rights and respect of older persons over 65. They are active and vocal on relevant issues and work to ensure older people stay connected with the community. Do you enjoy speaking with people and making new friends?

• Age Concern is looking for volunteers who would like to support socially isolated elderly people in our communities by making regular visits to them at home

• A regular visit is something to look forward to, and makes a real difference to the health and happiness of an older person in need of friendship and companionship

• Volunteer Visitors come from a wide range of backgrounds and age groups, and Age Concern is committed to ensuring that volunteer vistors have a rewarding, safe, and enjoyable experience

• If you decide to volunteer, you'll be matched with an older person who you have some things in common with, and regular visits will be set up at a time and frequency that suits you both

Volunteer Visitors can be certain that you are contributing to the health, wellbeing, dignity and care of older persons in our communities, by providing visiting support to those who need them most.

Requirements

To volunteer, you need to be:

1. 18 years of age or over

2. A NZ citizen or permanent resident

3. Available to visit for at least 6 months

4. Age Concern provides basic training and orientation for volunteers

5. Ongoing support via meetings, emails, phone calls and newsletters provided

Locations Include: Dunedin, Mosgiel and surrounding areas, as far as Palmerston and Balclutha. Oamaru and the wider Waitaki District. Alexandra, Cromwell, Roxburgh, Wanaka. The visiting takes place in the client's home. They are searching for people in Mosgiel at this moment!

Time Commitment

1 hour per week/as approriate for the older person. 7-12 month commitment is preferred if possible

Background Check

1. Police

2. Working with vulnerable adults

How to apply

Email Tristan Kavanagh at tristan@ageconcernotago.co.nz

Please copy (CC) volunteer@otago.ac.nz into your application email. Also, we have a great email template and helpful tips on making an effective application here: https://www.unicrewotago.org/aboutpriceless