Coffee Buddy – Ohaupo

Hamilton, Ōhaupō

Organisation Interactionz – Community
Category Companionship
Hours Both/Flexible

Mrs H is in her early 50s, and is a mum to two sons. She has limited mobility due to a health condition and uses a wheelchair to get around. She currently lives in a rest home and gets very lonely as many of the other residents have dementia and are unable to have a conversation with her. She would love to make a friend who shares similar interests (teenagers, gardening, baking) and maybe go out for coffee sometimes. Her ideal volunteer is middle-aged, friendly, and outgoing.

Key Tasks and responsibilities of position:

  • Conversation & companionship with Mrs H.
  • Possibly pushing Mrs H short distances in manual wheelchair from time to time.

Other possible support you could offer may include;

  • Going out for coffee once trust developed.

Requirements:

  • Bring a positive, encouraging energy that helps others feel motivated and supported
  • Someone others can count on—reliable, trustworthy, and consistent
  • Have a kind heart and a patient nature—especially when things take a little extra time
  • Communicate clearly and with warmth
  • Are physically able to lend a hand when needed—like helping push a manual wheelchair from time to time
  • Are open to learning and comfortable taking a bit of direction when needed
  • Understand healthy boundaries and know how to support someone while still respecting their space and independence

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

  • 1-2 hours per week, between the hours of 11.00am-3.00pm.
  • Late morning works well.

Getting started:

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

Ref: 3038

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