The Valley Project

☕✨ Tea? Coffee? A chat? We've got you covered!

Valley Cuppa & Connections is happening this Tuesday, 7 July, from 1–2pm, and we'd love for you to join us.

New to the Valley? Looking to meet new people? Want to practise your English? Or just fancy getting out of the house for a cuppa and a laugh?

Come along! Everyone is welcome.

We'll put the kettle on, supply the tea, coffee and biscuits... you bring the smiles and the good vibes. 💛

📅 Tuesday 7 July
🕐 1–2pm

No need to register—just pop in. We can't wait to meet you!

📢 Are you looking for a meaningful opportunity to help your community? Can you spare an hour or more to help your Dunedin neighbours? Age Concern Otago is urgently looking for volunteers for Meals on Wheels. 🚗🎁

For many elderly, isolated, or vulnerable people in our city, this service is vital. It ensures they receive a hot, nutritious meal and a warm, friendly face checking in on them daily. 🌞🍝

📍Areas Urgently Needing Drivers:
- North East Valley / Maori Hill / Wakari / Brockville
- Central Dunedin / Mornington / South Dunedin / St Kilda
- Waverley / Shiel Hill
- Greater Green Island / Abbotsford / Fairfield / Brighton

🧩How It Works:
- Time: Monday to Friday Pickups are between 11:15 AM and 12:30 PM.
- Commitment: Choose a schedule that fits you! Once a week, fortnightly, or once a month or even on call

- The Task: Pick up hot meals from 4 Pickup points, follow a simple delivery route, and deliver them to grateful residents nearby.

❤️Why Join Meals on Wheels?
It is incredibly rewarding. You will directly brighten someone's day, hear wonderful stories, and provide crucial community connection right on your doorstep. If you have a valid driver's license and a reliable car, you have everything you need to make a massive difference.

Get in touch with Age Concern Otago at 03 4793055 or email [email protected] if interested!

Age Concern have been supporting hospital assessed meals on wheels clients since 1952!

Can you spare an hour one day a fortnight, one day a month or would you prefer to be a relief driver? Any help is greatly appreciated.

🍱Delivering meals can be fun, gets you out and about and meeting new people.

🚗🛵We’re often asked if groups can volunteer and the answer is “Yes!” We welcome individual drivers as well as groups from clubs, churches, schools and businesses.

If you would like more information about Meals on Wheels volunteering, please contact us on 📞03 479 3055 or [email protected]