Organisation

Presbyterian Support Otago

Purpose

Bring the joy of music for a couple of hours a week and brighten the day for rest home residents. Share your love of piano and contribute to the health and well-being of older people.

Description

Music plays a fundamental role in our identity, culture and heritage and can evoke powerful memories and emotions. Music also plays an important role in the care of older people, it can help seniors and people living with dementia express their feelings, communicate with others, and prompt memories through listening. The home is looking for a volunteer to play in two of there spacious lounge areas with pianos, meaning there are plenty of lovely spaces for music to be enjoyed in.

Situated on a sunny site in South Dunedin, the compassionate and experienced staff of St Andrews are people-focused and take pride in providing care with dignity and respect. St Andrews is a hospital level aged care facility, consists of 3 units each with 26 residents.

Residents love chatting and having a laugh with volunteers who bring a little bit of the outside world in with them, making conversation about things happening in the community, places you have been, and things you have done or noticed.

• You will receive a full orientation and training

• Staff are always present

• One hour goes very fast and is incredibly rewarding for volunteers and residents

Requirements

Please note:

All volunteers must complete a Police Check
All volunteers will receive appropriate training and supervision for their role
All volunteers will be required to sign a Code of Conduct
Volunteers need to have good balance, vision and hearing, able to walk around the care home

Time commitment

• Play for 30 minutes in 2 lounges.

• Wednesday, Sunday afternoon/ weekly or fortnightly

• Thursday afternoon/fortnightly

Background Check

Police check required - Vulnerable Adult

How to apply

Sue / sue.lousley@psotago.org.nz / 03 455 4396

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