Mary Potter Hospice is a local charity that provides specialist palliative care services for people living in Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti. So that people in our communities who need palliative care have access to compassionate and quality care, when and where they need it. The Hospice’s focus is the individual, not their illness. We provide a number of services that support the physical, social and emotional needs of our patients and their families or whānau, including: Biography service, Counselling, Day Unit, Massage therapy, Music therapy, Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Social work and Spiritual care.
The Volunteer Companion role is designed to promote and support the quality of life for Mary Potter Hospice patients who are living in their own homes, as well as provide respite for carers to support their wellbeing.