We would love to have new volunteers join our Outreach team and help us to make a significant difference in the quality of life of someone impacted by chronic illness.

Did you know? People with ME/CFS, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis /Chronic Fatigue Syndrome have a reduced level of functionality that means they cannot complete normal activities of daily living. An additional burden is that doing too much physically or mentally can trigger Post-Exertional Malaise – a worsening of symptoms that can last for days or more. Specific tasks to be discussed and agreed between volunteer and client.

We are able to cover pre-approved costs if required, including bus fee or car travel at the IRD Tier 2 rate per km (currently 31 cents per km), waste disposal fees, etc.

Note: I am happy to be a reference for dedicated volunteers or sign off volunteer hours.

To be considered for this role please email [email protected], with answers to: -What drives you to volunteer? -Do you have experience with dogs? -Do you know anyone with ME/CFS? -What roles would you be open to? ie would you be open to gardening, light meal preparation, housework, dog walking friendly calling, IT help? -What suburbs do you prefer to work in? -How do you travel? Do you need travel reimbursement? -How frequently, at what time of day and what session length would you prefer? -Are you happy to carry out public health behaviours (vaccination, masks, RAT tests), if the client requests? -Are you happy to carry out a police check (we ask this of all of our volunteers, due to the nature of this work)? -Is there anything else you want to let us know? -What contact number do you prefer using?