Organisation

IHC

Purpose

Enjoy sport, a good chat, and getting out and about? Spend time with an IHC friend in Mosgiel who loves bowling, RSA visits, and horse racing. A great way to share laughs and make a difference locally.

Description

IHC supports people with intellectual disabilities to live full and meaningful lives in the community. Enjoy sport, a good chat, and getting out and about? Spend time with an IHC friend in Mosgiel who loves bowling, RSA visits, and horse racing. A great way to share laughs and make a difference locally.

In this role you will:

• Be matched based on shared interests and hobbies

• Enjoy visits to the local RSA, going for walks, chatting over coffee, and talking about sport — especially horse racing

• Join in on indoor or outdoor bowling activities

• Be prepared to assist with a manual wheelchair, if necessary.

Benefits to volunteers:

• Training and support is provided throughout your volunteering experience (This is to ensure friendships are successful and meaningful to both parties)

• You will be reimbursed on agreed upon 'out of pocket' expenses (such as coffee and reasonable travel costs)

• IHC shows appreciation for their volunteers in numerous ways

Requirements

• A genuine interest in developing a friendship with a person with an intellectual disability

• Must meet the IHC volunteer recruitment requirements and be prepared to assist with a manual wheelchair, if necessary.

• Time to invest so that you can develop that friendship

• A desire to build on shared interests and hobbies

• A desire to be out and about in your community and to have fun

• You must be over the age of 17

• A police check is required: all IHC volunteers are also vetted every three years

• You must complete an orientation session and a training module on working with vulnerable adults

• You must have two referees who will confirm suitability

Time commitment

• Flexible and based on your availability

Background Check

Police - Vulnerable adults

How to apply

Contact Gill Marshall / gillian.marshall@ihc.org.nz / 022 017 3115

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