To be a hub of trusted information, support and advocacy to enable older people in Canterbury to have real choices.
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Age Concern Canterbury
All Areas
Companionship
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Working Hours
Provide one-on-one assistance for people who are finding it difficult to get out on about on their own.
Age Concern Canterbury
All Areas
Companionship
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Working Hours
Provide social support to an older person via regular visits of about an hour per week, share interest and activities and provide support where possible to make other community contacts
Age Concern Canterbury
All Areas
Social Support
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Both/Flexible
Become a Welfare Guardian for those who have lost the capacity to make decisions for themselves.
Age Concern Canterbury
Papanui
Social Support
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Working Hours
Open your home or venue and provide a morning or afternoon tea for small group of older people!
Age Concern Canterbury
Papanui
Social Support
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Working Hours
Help a volunteer driver to assist a small of group of older people on social outings to a cafe or host venue.
Age Concern Canterbury
All Areas
Driving
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Working Hours
Transport older people from their homes to a hosted morning or afternoon tea or to a cafe!