Elder Care Vounteers
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- Elder Care Vounteers
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- Auckland
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- Julia Plank
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 Flyer about Elder Care Volunteers
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We are a registered charity aiming to alleviate loneliness among care home residents through volunteer companionship. If you are a care home interested in welcoming volunteers, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at info@eldercarevolunteers.org.nz
Testimonials
| 'When I first started volunteering, the resident who I visit would always be withdrawn... Since visiting her over the years, it has been wonderful to see not only her mood but also her energy improve...I often see her with a huge grin on her face. It is lovely to have developed a relationship with this resident and to know that I have made a positive impact on her life.' - Rachael, Volunteer |
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Updated: 25 May 2026 |
Service Description
| We are a registered charity aiming to alleviate loneliness among care home residents through volunteer companionship. We support care homes to develop and manage volunteer programmes. If you are a care home interested in hosting volunteers, we would love to hear from you! We will coordinate with you to find the best way of welcoming volunteers to your care home. We are currently primarily focused on the Auckland region, but would love to hear from interested care homes throughout NZ. |
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Updated: 25 May 2026 |
Description
| We believe that a happy life is a social one: a life filled with interactions that stem from meaningful relationships. Whether you are five years old or ninety-five, meaningful relationships provide the basis for healthy social wellbeing. To feel part of a community, of value to society, and to engage in positive, satisfying relations with others is important at any age. Sadly, elderly residents in care homes often experience loneliness, boredom, and depression. We aim to support the formation of friendships between residents and volunteers in elder care homes. These friendships may involve an hour-long chat once a week, solving a crossword puzzle together each month or simply having someone to sit next to while watching television. Specifically, we support care homes with volunteer recruitment, management, and mentorship. If you are a care home interested in hosting volunteers or would like some additional assistance with your existing volunteer programme, we would love to hear from you. |
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Updated: 25 May 2026 |
Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
| We primarily operate in the Auckland region; however, we welcome enquiries from other regions of New Zealand. |
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Meeting the needs of older people
| Care home residents are vulnerable to feelings of loneliness, boredom, and depression. We aim to alleviate feelings of loneliness among care home residents by supporting the formation of friendships between residents and volunteers. |
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Payment
| Payment | Status | Details |
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| Free | Yes | |
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