Fostering meaningful resident-volunteer friendships in elder care homes
Fostering meaningful resident-volunteer friendships in elder care homes
We believe that a happy life is a social one: a life filled with interactions that stem from meaningful relationships.
We believe that a happy life is a social one: a life filled with interactions that stem from meaningful relationships.
Whether you are five years old or ninety-five, meaningful relationships provide the basis for healthy social wellbeing.
To feel part of a community, of value to society, and to engage in positive, satisfying relations with others is important at any age.
Sadly, elderly residents in care homes often experience loneliness, boredom, and depression.
We aim to support the formation of friendships between residents and volunteers in elder care homes throughout central Auckland.
These friendships may involve an hour-long chat once a week, solving a crossword puzzle together each month or simply having someone to sit next to while watching television.
To feel part of a community, of value to society, and to engage in positive, satisfying relations with others is important at any age.
Sadly, elderly residents in care homes often experience loneliness, boredom, and depression.
We aim to support the formation of friendships between residents and volunteers in elder care homes throughout central Auckland.
These friendships may involve an hour-long chat once a week, solving a crossword puzzle together each month or simply having someone to sit next to while watching television.
We support care homes to develop inaugural volunteer programmes.
We connect volunteers with suitable care homes.
We orientate and offer trainings for volunteers on a variety of topics.
We provide mentorship and a support network for volunteers.
'Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the simple act of caring; all of which have the potential to turn a life around' - Leo Buscaglia
Questions?
Questions?
Contact us via email at info@eldercarevolunteers.org.nz