Volunteering opportunities
There is a wide range of volunteering opportunities to suit your individual time commitments and there is training and education provided
Befriender
Be a volunteer friend for someone 1:1
Befriender volunteers provide regular contact through phone calls and home visits to enjoy a friendly cuppa and chat.
This service provides socialisation and respite opportunities for both the person with dementia and their care partners.
Social and Companion Groups
Help out in a group activity setting
Our social groups provide people with dementia an opportunity to stay connected and participate in familiar activities in a safe and supportive environment.
These are run weekly, fortnightly and monthly.
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
Co-facilitate our specialised groups
CST is a non-pharmacological therapy to improve memory and quality of life for people with dementia. The programme is structured over 14 sessions, twice weekly.
Cogs Cafe
Continue the CST in a more relaxed setting
Cogs café is our CST maintenance group. It is a weekly activity programme following the key principles of CST.
The group provides a fun, supportive environment where people can build friendships.
Fundraising
Do you have 2 hours spare twice a year?
Fundraising is a crucial part of our work – without fundraising we could not run our free services to our clients and their families.
Our appeals run in May and September. All you need is a smile and two hours spare!
Walking Groups
Enjoy some fresh air with friends
We currently run four walking groups – Papamoa, Tauranga, the Lakes and a weekend walkers.
Get out in the fresh air with some good company!
Mindful Art
Do you have a flare for creativity?
Our Mindful Art sessions are a new addition to our services beginning in 2024.
This creative space allows our clients to explore a previous or new interest in art in a supportive environment.
'Forget me Not' Life Stories
Help tell their stories
Life Stories is a biography service we are hoping to be able to offer our clients in the near future.
If you have a passion for listening to stories and writing, we would love to hear from you!
6-12 week commitment.
Respite
Provide help casually
From time to time, the carers of our clients want to attend training and education sessions.
Having someone to keep their family member company is a valuable service we would like to continue to offer but we need you!
This is casually as needed.
Music and Singing
Do you have a flare for music?
Our music and singing groups run twice monthly and provide a space for creative expression and social engagement.
If you have a passion for music or singing we would love to have you as part of our group!
Driving
Provide help casually
Occasionally, our clients are unable to attend our services as they have no one available to drive them or financial constraints means they cannot take a taxi.
In this situation, we would love to be able to call upon you!