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What can you do?

There is so much volunteers do that makes a difference.

Volunteers are involved in a multitude of services, from those who support leisure and lifestyle programs, operate shops, drive the bus, facilitate knowledge programs such as School for Seniors, support wellness and ‘Talk Back’ programs, to those who provide individual one on one support.

Volunteers are involved in:

  • visiting, providing companionship, being a good listener (Thelma's Story), ‘Connecting'
  • providing therapeutic hand massage
  • as ‘Walking Buddies’
  • supporting a range of group activities, from art/craft, games, bingo, scrabble, cards, special events)
  • facilitating discussion groups / newspaper reading groups
  • facilitating knowledge programs such as School for Seniors
  • operating shop facilities
  • accompanying people on appointments
  • providing spiritual support
  • providing palliative care support
  • driving the Resthaven bus (Bus Driving story)

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