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Companion Walking

Organisation:
Age Concern Canterbury
Location:
All Areas
Category:
Companionship
Hours:
Working Hours

Provide social support to an older person via regular companion walking of about an hour per week, . Many older people in our community are lonely and isolated as they receive few or no visitors. Age Concern Canterbury's Companion Walking service helps reduce loneliness by providing friendship and companionship through a volunteer walker enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of the older person.

Requirements:

Clear Police check, referee check, ability to walk the distance the client requires. Must hold New Zealand residency or citizenship.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

up to one hour per week

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: 453

Companionship


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Demographic information:
Used anonymously for statistics to demonstrate our impact to funders.
Other information (optional):
In applying for this position I confirm that I have read the requirements of the position and believe I have the skills and attributes required to carry out this role safely and effectively.

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Background Check

Applicants for this role are required to undergo Police vetting. You can find out more about this process on the Police website:
http://www.police.govt.nz/advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting/information-about-vetting

Reason a check is required:

working with vulnerable older people

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