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Reading books for Buddies

31 August 2017

Presbyterian Support Otago has recently enjoyed a pleasant surprise in the guise of an unexpected donation to our Buddy Programme.

Enliven voices on the airwaves

22 August 2017

You may have heard some new and exciting Enliven advertisements on a series of radio stations across Otago this month.

Our top saving tips

15 August 2017

It’s Money Week, and a good time to mention some great tips when dealing with money.

Children's creativity on display

10 August 2017

Dunedin was host to a national art and writing competition during July; thematically inspired by Mother Teresa's charitable sentiments.

Volunteering brings valuable connection

28 July 2017

People volunteer in many different ways at Presbyterian Support Otago. One of the programmes run by Presbyterian Support Otago is Visiting Volunteers.

Presbyterian Support Otago farewells Chief Executive

14 July 2017

Today Gillian Bremner has announced her intention to retire, with effect from early next year.

Bev’s a ‘Good Sort’

4 July 2017

New Zealanders are known to be great volunteers but few would spend over 10 hours a week, on average, like Bev Chatwin does in Wanaka.

On a Path to Purpose: A Can’s Perspective

4 July 2017

My body forms; what was once shapeless silver is now unyielding metal. A cold, hard shell; a container for precious cargo that I shall receive.

Volunteering brings five years of new friendships

23 June 2017

John Meek has been involved as a volunteer with our Enliven services in Alexandra for five years.

Community generosity warms our hearts at Octacan 2017

22 June 2017

The Octacan collection for Presbyterian Support Otago’s Family Works foodbank has been a fantastic success.

Building great relationships with elderly

20 June 2017

Marian Ross is a Club Enliven volunteer who takes pride in involving herself in the elderly community.

Buddy enjoys mentoring 7-year-old

19 June 2017

Among the many valuable initiatives that Family Works offers the Buddy Programme is special, as it provides adult mentors for children who need additional support.

PSO volunteers contribute over 36,000 hours to Otago communities

19 June 2017

Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) relies on the generous support of over 600 volunteers throughout the Otago area, to deliver more than twenty community programmes to almost 10,000 people.

Giving to Presbyterian Support for 30 years

16 June 2017

It’s National Volunteer Week and like many organisations Presbyterian Support Otago has always been well supported by volunteers. In fact, almost half of our people are volunteers.

You CAN support Octacan

6 June 2017

The annual Octacan collection, in support of Presbyterian Support Otago’s foodbank, is happening on Thursday 22 June.

Requests for help rise, as tempratures drop

31 May 2017

With your support, we can limit the effects of winter for many Otago families.