Kia ora, welcome to Volunteering Northland
If there’s anything our care facility residents look forward to more than the tea trolley, it’s the cheerful face of the person pushing it. This your chance for a chat and a natter, getting to know some of our residents and bringing a little of the outsid
Our events organisers and activity coordinators run a busy and varied calendar of events, frequently requiring additional help and support – either in an organisational capacity or in the area of practical assistance or mobility support. Volunteers are qu
Do you have musical skills? Can you come to the Village and play your instrument, sing songs with residents... cut a jig even? Music is a universal language – let us know what you can do.
This is a sensory chair that helps calm, soothe and comfort residents in our care unit, particularly dementia patients. Volunteers sit with residents during this experience to provide help and company.
Are you a dab hand with a brush – with which to paint nails? A nice gentle hand massage with a good hand cream is always gratefully received. You may other skills or ideas for pampering our residents?
Otherwise known as ‘a good chat’! Our residents’ memories are vivid and there’s so much to learn from them. Tears of laughter are not uncommon here.
Kerikeri Retirement Village has some amazing gardens for residents to enjoy. Assisted walking in these areas provides gentle exercise for those less mobile members of our community, promoting physical health and flexibility. Exposure to nature and sunligh
Playing card games with our residents is an experience – we have some card sharks in here! Card games can stimulate fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Additionally, the enjoyment and laughter derived from these games contribute to emotional well
Flower arranging with those of our residents who are missing their blooms and gardens. It's a meaningful and accessible outlet for self-expression that our volunteers can oversee and help with.
Letters, emails and texts are important for helping the elderly stay connected with friends and family. But for some of our residents, the effort involved is far too great, with the result that – slowly – they start to disconnect from others in their live
