We are looking for a warm, reliable volunteer to provide one-on-one companionship and driving support for a visually impaired woman based in Raumati Beach.
This is a meaningful, ongoing role that makes a real difference to someone's daily independence and quality of life. The person you will support has a fully trained and registered Guide Dog, who will accompany her on all outings.
What You Will Do
• Drive our client to medical appointments, shopping, and other community activities
• Provide friendly one-on-one companionship during outings
• Assist with guiding and orientation using trained basic guiding principles (training provided)
• Interact respectfully and confidently with the client's registered Guide Dog
• Empathy and genuine warmth towards people living with disability
• A female volunteer is preferred for this role (to best match the needs of the client)
• A current, clean New Zealand driver's licence
• Comfort around dogs (the client has a registered Guide Dog)
• Reliability and good communication
• Respect for the client's privacy, dignity, and independence
No prior experience with blindness or disability support is required — we will train you.
1-4 hours per week. Days by agreement.
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.
Disability Support