Otago Community Hospice

20/04/2026

📢📢Volunteer with us! 📢📢
We are recruiting for new weekend and short notice volunteer cover for our reception, and volunteer weekend cleaners at our North Road Hospice.
- Reception shifts are 9am-12pm, 12pm-3pm, 3pm-6pm weekends and public holidays.
- Cleaning shifts are 2 hours in the morning on a Saturday or Sunday - minimum of one shift a month.
Book onto the info session to find out more about the roles on Monday 11 May 6-7:30pm: https://tinyurl.com/yc8pyvp4

10/04/2026

This is the Salmond College crew who came to lay woodchips at the Otago Community Hospice gardens in Dunedin this week.
Thanks so much to you all! We really appreciate our volunteers and all the help they give us 🧡

06/04/2026

Hi Lindy Chick followers! We hope you had a great Easter.

It is now less than a month to go until our High Tea on the 3rd May for Otago Community Hospice! There are still tickets available, via our tagged post on our page, so check it out now if you haven't already.

As usual, what we do cannot be done without the massive support from our sponsors.

This year, EBB-DUNEDIN have donated $300 for a night at their luxury boutique hotel. The Lindy Chicks have all stayed here previously, and it really is a lovely hotel, right in the centre of the city so is easy access to food, drinks, and entertainment for a great night out! Please let your friends and family know about this auction, especially if they are unable to come, but would be keen to put their hand up for a bid!

27/03/2026

📢📢 RECRUITING DUNEDIN VOLUNTEERS FOR WEEKENDS AT OUR VOGEL ST OP SHOP!! 📢📢 10am - 1pm or 1pm - 4pm weekly or fortnightly - get in touch volunteer@otagohospice.co.nz 🧡

...we are looking for a few more volunteers to join our amazing Sunday team...if you've got a couple of hours to spare on Sunday come and join us...great shop, great team and great cause, supporting our Hospice!

24/03/2026

Only a handful of tickets left for Kevin toolis’s talk tonight at the regent theatre in Dunedin. Rave revues coming out of Timaru about his talk there last night. Get in quick if you would like to come https://events.humanitix.com/otago-hospice-how-the-irish-teach-us-to-live-love-and-die

How The Irish Teach Us To Live, Love and Die - A talk on the importance of seeing the dead and sharing their company.
We are hosting a public talk by Kevin Toolis, a renowned writer, poet and BAFTA-winning filmmaker, at the Regent Theatre on Wednesday the 25th from 6-7pm. Tickets are just $10.
Kevin has written for the New York Times and The Guardian. His TED talk has been viewed more than 255,000 times. His acclaimed books, My Father’s Wake and 9 Rules to Conquer Death, explore how community and tradition help us accept and embrace our mortality.
You can buy tickets for his talk here
https://events.humanitix.com/otago-hospice-how-the-irish-teach-us-to-live-love-and-die
If you cannot make his evening talk, you can see him the following day at the Otago Museum. March 26, 1pm - 2pm. To book go to https://events.humanitix.com/dunedin-you-never-forget-your-first-corpse-do-you

19/03/2026

📢📢📢 WE'RE RECRUITING for a Registered Nurse in Dunedin
Are you a Registered Nurse seeking meaningful work that makes a real difference in people’s lives? Do you have, or are keen to develop expertise in palliative care? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dedicated, values-driven team at Otago Community Hospice. We are seeking a committed Registered Nurse with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in holistic, person-centred care. Based primarily in our In-Patient Unit, these casual roles also offer scope to participate in the wider service, including community-based work.
Applications close: 5pm, Friday 3 April 2026 https://otagohospice.elmotalent.co.nz/careers/careers/job/view/85

19/03/2026

📢📢📢WE'RE RECRUITING for a Wānaka Shop Supervisor
Permanent - Part Time
Our vibrant Wānaka Hospice shop is looking for a dynamic team member who thrives in a busy work environment. The role requires a keen eye for curating while processing a high volume of donated goods. You will have numerous interactions everyday with our many varied donors and shoppers as well as our strong volunteer workforce. If you are an energetic people person with excellent communication skills, retail experience and an understanding of the second-hand market please contact us today. To submit your application (Including CV and cover letter) please click here: https://otagohospice.elmotalent.co.nz/careers/careers/job/view/86 Applications close: 5pm Monday 6 April 2026.

Applicants must have New Zealand Citizenship, New Zealand Residency, or a valid New Zealand Work Permit.

16/03/2026

When facing a terminal illness, it’s natural to hold onto hope.
It’s also okay to ask honest questions about what might lie ahead.
Walking two paths means allowing space for both.

You might ask:
• What am I hoping for?
• What do I need to plan for, just in case?

Staying hopeful and being prepared are not opposites. They can sit side by side. This balance can help you feel more positive, informed, and in control.

If you or your whānau are navigating a terminal diagnosis, this guide offers gentle prompts to help with these conversations.

Download it here: https://assets.nationbuilder.com/hospicenz/pages/2303/attachments/original/1771972656/Final_7_Keys_Patients_2026.pdf?1771972656

08/03/2026

How The Irish Teach Us To Live, Love and Die - A talk on the importance of seeing the dead and sharing their company.
We are hosting a public talk by Kevin Toolis, a renowned writer, poet and BAFTA-winning filmmaker, at the Regent Theatre on Wednesday the 25th from 6-7pm. Tickets are just $10.
Kevin has written for the New York Times and The Guardian. His TED talk has been viewed more than 255,000 times. His acclaimed books, My Father’s Wake and 9 Rules to Conquer Death, explore how community and tradition help us accept and embrace our mortality.
You can buy tickets for his talk here
https://events.humanitix.com/otago-hospice-how-the-irish-teach-us-to-live-love-and-die
If you cannot make his evening talk, you can see him the following day at the Otago Museum. March 26, 1pm - 2pm. To book go to https://events.humanitix.com/dunedin-you-never-forget-your-first-corpse-do-you

05/03/2026

Look at these stars! Our wonderful volunteers are out in full force today for our Street Appeal - make sure you say hi and drop in a few coins if you can. If you want to donate online, you can go to otagohospice.co.nz/donate Thank you Otago!

05/03/2026

Our annual Street Appeal starts today! Get out and help support palliative care across Otago. Every cent helps!! We couldn't do it without you