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Coffee & Cat Buddy - Hamilton

Hamilton
Organisation:
Interactionz - Community
Category:
Companionship
Hours:
Working Hours

Mrs H is in her early 50s, is a mum to two teenage sons, and willing slave to her three meeowtiful moggies! She has limited mobility due to a health condition and uses a wheelchair to get around. She would love to make a friend who shares similar interests (teenagers, gardening, baking; must also love cats!) and maybe go out for coffee sometimes. Her ideal volunteer is middle-aged, friendly, and outgoing.

Key Tasks and responsibilities of position:

  • Conversation & companionship with Mrs H.
  • Interacting with her cats, who will want to get to know you too.
  • Helping Mrs H transfer from her wheelchair to car & vice versa if going out.
  • Pushing Mrs H short distances in manual wheelchair from time to time.

Other possible support you could offer may include;

  • Going out for coffee once trust developed.
  • Driving Mrs H when going out together – volunteer can drive her car if they have full, clean driver’s license.
  • Baking at Mrs H’s home.
Requirements:
  • Bring a positive, encouraging energy that helps others feel motivated and supported
  • Someone others can count on—reliable, trustworthy, and consistent
  • Must love cats - Mrs H has three moggies whom she adores!
  • Have a kind heart and a patient nature—especially when things take a little extra time
  • Communicate clearly and with warmth
  • Are physically able to lend a hand when needed—like helping push a manual wheelchair from time to time
  • Are open to learning and comfortable taking a bit of direction when needed
  • Understand healthy boundaries and know how to support someone while still respecting their space and independence
  • If you intend to support with driving tasks - a full, clean driver's license would be needed

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:
  • 1-2 hours per week, between the hours of 10.00am-3.00pm.
  • Mornings work well.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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