The Refugee Settlement Support Team are looking for family support volunteers to help settle our families into their new life in Ashburton. The families are from Afghanistan and are of Hazara ethnicity. The activities could include general companionship, conversational English language practice, transport, shopping assistance, babysitting, gardening, craft and anything else that would help a family settle into life in New Zealand. For more information, please phone Wendy Hewitt 027 244 7127, email
wendy.rsvolunteer@safer.org.nz
Acompañamiento
Transport
Help at Home
Companionship
Errands / Shopping
Home Visits
2 de septiembre de 2024
Hi there. I have an ongoing severe medical condition that is very debilitating. One of the things that helps a lot is massage (usually with a massage gun which I have). Whilst I do book proper massages from practitioners, these are often too much for me or hard to fit in around my other medical treatments (a part of my daily existence). I find it more helpful to just have short 15 minute back rubs or massage gun when it is needed. Sometimes this can be at short notice but usually there are three key times:
early mornings if I have woken too early and not feeling well
around 1.30-2.15pm, often this is as a preventative measure and enables me the rest that I need but that my body won't always give me
sometimes around 5.30/6pm
I will often know the day before or earlier in the day if there is a likely need as a preventative measure or after certain treatments- in these instances I can message to give a 'heads up' then text to confirm on the day whether it is needed or not.
I am hoping to have a few people who are willing to do this so that I don't always have to rely on the same people, including my Mum who has a very heavy full time work load and volunteer load. You wouldn't be obliged to help every time I asked! It might be once or twice a month you could help for example.
Often I can't talk or listen to others talk because anything involving neurological stimulus - noise, speech, interaction - is often difficult for me. Consequently I spend a lot of time alone. I do value company though and sometimes when my illness and pain is really bad, I just need someone there for support. If I am able to talk, I'd love to get to know you too.
I live on Cameron St. in Ashburton. You can read more about my health situation on my profile.
Thank you so much!:-)
Acompañamiento
Companionship
Home Visits
25 de abril de 2023