There are all sorts of ways that you can help people affected by dementia in Northland. Volunteering for Alzheimers Northland is great for us but it can also be good for you too. People volunteer for lots of different reasons whether it is to meet new people, socialise or help people through the hardest of times, whatever your reason we would love you to lend us your skills.

Spending a few hours in our Day Programmes supporting the staff with games and fun activities with the clients, serving morning and afternoon tea

Drive the van to assist with morning and afternoon transport runs

Gardening and maintenance jobs of the ALZ House in Tikipunga

Assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of the vehicle fleet

Volunteers

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Joan Durrant

Joan Durrant Image

Joan has been a Volunteer at Alz Club for just over 4 years. She comes every Monday and Friday.

Why do you volunteer?

Because my motto in life is: “More blessed to give than to receive”. I have lots of love in my heart that I would like to share. I love the Elderly, My background is working with the Elderly and people with Dementia”

What do you love about Volunteering at Alz Club?

“I love the people, listening to the stories they share, fitting in where I can to help out” 
“I also love working with the staff and are treated like part of the team”.

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Elizabeth Galbraith

Elizabeth Galbraith Image

Elizabeth has been a volunteer here at Alz Club for the last 4 months on Mondays.

Why do you volunteer?

“Because it is important to give back to the community, I’m also lucky to have spare time on my hands”

What do you love about volunteering at Alz Club?

“I get a lot out of it personally; feels like you are helping others and also learning a lot. I enjoy spending time with the club members and feel like part of the team, every day is different and fun”

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Wendy James

Wendy James Image

Wendy has been volunteering here at Alz Club on Wednesday and next month will be a year since she started.

Why do you volunteer?

Because I have a day spare during the week and felt like I wanted to give back to the community

What do you love about Volunteering at Alz Club?

Everyone is so welcoming and appreciative of what we do. There is so much fun and laughter between everyone which is great. I don’t feel like a volunteer, I feel like part of the team and really look forward to Wednesdays.

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Gail Shortland

Gail Shortland Image

Gail has been volunteering at Alz Club for just on 4 years, both in Town and at our Paihia Club

Why do you volunteer?

I enjoy working with the older people and get a real kick out of seeing them achieve different activities. Gail worked over 20 years in Aged Care.

What do you love about volunteering at Alz club?

I enjoy the conversations I have with both clients and staff. Everyday there are different clients and activities in the program.
 I love being a part of their daily fun activities program and also enjoy the one on one with clients

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Virjean Primeau

Virjean Primeau Image

Virjean has been volunteering here at Alz Club on Tuesdays for the last 1 ½ years.

Why do you volunteer?

1 day a week fits my schedule well, I really like to spend my time doing things I like to do and the opportunities to socialize with others.

What do you love about volunteering here at Alz club?

I enjoy socializing with the different clients and personalities. The pace is relaxed. The staff are very supportive and appreciative.