Organisation

Land Search and Rescue (Wanderwell)

Purpose

Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity to assist members of the community who are at risk of getting lost or going missing? Land Search and Rescue is seeking empathetic and well-organised volunteers to help issue WanderSearch devices.

Description

WanderSearch devices help individuals who are at risk of getting lost or going missing due to dementia, neurodivergence, or disabilities. These devices are small, radio frequency-emitting devices worn by people who are at risk of going missing. If the person wearing the device goes missing, trained Land Search and Rescue Volunteers and the Police can listen for its signal, aiding in the location of the individual.

Volunteers play a crucial role in supporting the WanderSearch programme.

Role Overview & Responsibilities:

• Deliver and pick up small radio frequency-emitting devices for clients at risk of going missing.

• Ensure six-monthly swaps of devices are carried out.

Commitment:

• Regional volunteers will be assigned tasks in an agreed geographical area.

• Volunteers will be rostered according to availability and demand.

• All roles are within day and early evening hours; no overnight requirements.

• Full training provided.

• The intention is to share roles between different people to allow for cover.

Join them in making a difference in your local community. Enquire below and become a Client Liaison Volunteer and support those in need.

Requirements

• NZ Police Vetting required

• No previous experience or high fitness levels needed.

• Must be trustworthy, accurate, and flexible.

• Regional volunteers must have a phone,

• A valid New Zealand full driving license, and their own transport to deliver the equipment where needed (volunteer travel costs will be covered).

Time commitment

• Regular - more than 6 months

• Regional volunteers will be assigned tasks in an agreed geographical area.

• Volunteers will be rostered according to availability and demand.

• All roles are within day and early evening hours; no overnight requirements.

• Full training provided.

• The intention is to share roles between different people to allow for cover.

How to apply

Contact WanderWell team / wanderwell@landsar.org.nz / 03 357 4441

Please copy (CC) volunteer@otago.ac.nz into your application email. Also, we have a great email template and helpful tips on making an effective application here: https://www.unicrewotago.org/aboutpriceless