Sprinkling a little aroha (love) into the lives of hospital patients, whānau and people living in rest homes.
How we help
Friends of the Emergency Department (FED)
In the busy emergency department of a hospital, a friendly, calm face can be comforting. Our volunteers are there to listen, give information and provide support to patients and their whānau.
Hospital Friend
For patients that stay in hospital for a long time, seeing a familiar face and having someone to chat to, or read and play games with can make their time in hospital more enjoyable.
Hospital Host
Our hosts offer a warm welcome in the busy foyer of a hospital – they give directions or take people to their appointments.
Community Carer
Our carers visit people in rest homes, to provide support and a helping hand. They're there for a friendly chat, to read, help with the groceries, or perhaps just a gentle walk.
Questions
- How much time do I need?
We ask volunteers to work a four-hour shift once a week, or fortnight. The shift times change between hospitals and care facilities.
We ask you to do a minimum of 12 months for any volunteering role. If this is not possible, we understand and are open to talk about it.