Volunteer Opportunities Available

4 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Volunteer as a Kōwhai Companion

We seek compassionate individuals to provide support similar to whānau or friends, excluding personal cares.

  • Gaining an understanding of volunteering in healthcare
  • Engaging with patients experiencing memory and thinking problems
  • Making a positive impact on patients' lives

About the Kōwhai Programme

The Kowhai Programme trains volunteers to provide person-centred support and assist patients in hospital. The programme also supports whānau or family members when they cannot be present or those patients without support.

Kōwhai Companions support patients experiencing memory and thinking problems, dementia, or face-to-face interaction. They learn about patients' backgrounds, preferences, and interests to engage meaningfully.

The Kōwhai Companions Programme has been successful at Burwood Hospital since 2022. What our companions say:

  • This role has given me a purpose and reward; I share laughs, learn new lessons, and see smiles on patients' faces.
  • I felt happy knowing that someone could spend time with Mum in the evenings; she gets frightened, and staff cannot always be there.
  • You can make a difference in someone's life if you have two to three hours weekly and commit for six months.


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