Age Concern Canterbury Inc. A Year in Review

For the year ended 31 December 2022

Vision

To be the recognised organisation in Canterbury that connects, supports, empowers, celebrates and respects all older people in an inclusive community.

Mission Statement

Age Concern Canterbury works to achieve wellbeing, rights, respect and dignity for older people.

“Age Concern Canterbury has always supported me and my friends. It is a great organisation.”

Visiting Service

The Visiting Service (VS) team in Canterbury, the West Coast and Timaru continue to co-ordinate thousands of volunteer visits to socially isolated people: 5,223 volunteer visits in 2022.

Across the three regions, 38 percent of the volunteers are under 65.

There are currently 206 volunteers registered for the visiting service.

“Things have changed for the better now I have a visitor, we go out for coffee and have been to the art gallery and even a ride on the tram! My life has really turned around and I couldn’t be happier.” from an AVS client.

Social Connection Service

The Social Connection Co-ordinators utilised the 3 mini buses that we have to facilitate 5,597 outings for socially isolated people.

There are currently 200 volunteers registered for the service.

“I love helping to bring a smile to people’s faces. We have a lot of fun.” Minibus driver

“I really enjoyed my first outing. The host was lovely.” from a Minibus client.