More than Just Good Deeds VOLUNTEERING – More than Just Good Deeds
WHO? 84% Pakeha 4.3% Indian 74% female – 26% male 3.2% Chinese 2.1% Maori 74% female – 26% male 62% live with family - 38% live on their own 53.7% volunteer for another organisation 10.5% 61-65 11.6% 66-70 26.3% 71-75 16.8% 76-80 12.6% 81-85 4.2% 86-90 12% in paid employment 82% over 60 - changed from 71% 72% email savvy On average a Waikato District Health Board volunteer works 4.4 hours per week at our Waiora Waikato campus.
WHERE and WHAT? - Thames & Tokoroa teams 215 Volunteers in 34 different roles in 51 different areas on our Waiora Waikato campus. - Thames & Tokoroa teams - Te Kuiti & Taumarunui
Volunteers are the “additional dimension” icing on the cake. WHY? Volunteers are the “additional dimension” icing on the cake.
Our challenges 40% reduction in time given Increased leisure time choices More engagement with technology More consumer driven mind-sets An aging volunteer workforce
The Benefits are Many! Social connectedness A sense of purpose Increased networks Continued learning Significance FUN “Feel good” chemicals Causes improved mental health
We hugely appreciate our hospital volunteers and believe we are stronger together. THANK YOU