Alzheimers New Zealand For dementia support call 0800 004 001

As a charity, we couldn't offer some of our support services without volunteers. The invaluable contribution of volunteers at all levels is what helps us to operate and deliver vital services.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer with Alzheimers Wellington. You can make a real difference to the lives of those people affected by dementia in your local community, simply by donating a few hours of your time.  If you can volunteer a small amount of your time on either a casual or regular basis, we would love to hear from you.

Volunteering makes a significant difference to the person with dementia, their carer and the community, which in turn can allow them to stay in their own home longer.

Volunteer training and support is provided, and some travelling expenses can be reimbursed. 

We often have volunteer opportunities in the following areas - 

• Supporting the service delivery team - including: drivers, social group supporters, education support people
• Office support
• Collectors for the annual appeal

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, have specific skills or there are no current vacancies listed at the bottom of the Our Team page, then please contact our office manager on 04 972 2595 or email adminwgtn@alzheimers.org.nz

We would love to hear from you!

Donate by Internet Banking(could you set up a regular automatic payment?):
Alzheimers Wellington, Account number: 12 3142 0258625 50

By Post - Send a cheque or credit card details to us at PO Box 39393, Lower Hutt 5045. Click here for a form with the details we'd like you to include.

Please ensure your surname is entered in the particulars and let us know you have done this so we can send you a receipt as well as future newsletters and campaign information.
 
Donate by Automatic Payment - Click here to download the regular giving form, or you can set this up using online banking. Please send the completed form to - Alzheimers Wellington, PO Box 39393, WMC, Lower Hutt 5045
Our bank details:
Alzheimers Wellington Inc
Account number: 12 3142 0258625 50

We will complete the payee code and reference fields and then forward the form to your bank. NB Some banks may have a fee for this service.

You can also find us on Give A Little - The Spark Foundations no fees way to give to Charity - thanks Spark Foundation!

All donations over $5.00 are tax deductible. Please provide your address details and a receipt will be sent in recognition of your donation.

Does your employer offer payroll giving? It's  great way to make a regular donation straight from your pay - and you receive the 33.3% tax rebate straight away. eg you donate (we receive) $3 a week, but only $2 is deducted from your pay!

For more information, please call us on 04 938 0194 or click here for more information. 

Need a reason to get active? Or perhaps you want to do something in support or memory of a friend or family member with dementia?

Why not set yourself a physical challenge and participate in a running, cycling, swimming or triathlon event! Get your friends and family to sponsor you to make a difference for people living with dementia.

An easy way to do this is by starting your own fundraising page.

   makes it easy and fun! Simply build your own online supporters page and start using it to inspire others with a story about why you are supporting us. You can post updates, images and videos, and tell your social networks and ask others to help you make a real difference.

You can ask anyone to help you by simply sharing the link to your page, through which they can easily sponsor you and leave a message of encouragement. All donations are processed by Everyday Hero and passed on to us. 

Cuppa for a Cause

Make your tea or coffee break count by hosting a Cuppa for a Cause event for Alzheimers Wellington. Spend time with friends, work colleagues, or family, bring out the fine china, put your exquisite baking skills to good use, talk about dementia and raise money to help people living with dementia by asking for a small donation.

If you have any ideas or questions about organising your own fundraising event, please contact our Fundraising Coordinator, on 04 938 0194 or email events@alzheimers.org.nz

Having a healthy membership reassures our Government and Trust funders that we are a stable, trusted and supported organisation. Your membership entitles you to participate in the governance of the organisation through attendance and voting rights at the annual general meeting, held in July.

Individual membership is just $35 per year, Corporate Membership $100.

You can contact the office on  04 972 2595 or email: adminwgtn@alzheimers.org.nz

Please click here to download a copy of our membership form.

Gifts in Memoriam

In memory donations are a very special way of remembering someone who has been important to you.  Many people find it comforting to know the passing of one person's life, while sad, can have a positive impact on the lives of many others.

If you would like to remember someone special in this way, please ask for donations to go to Alzheimers Wellington at PO Box 39393, Lower Hutt 5045.

Gifts in Celebration

Do you ever tell your friends "No presents, your presence is gift enough" for a special celebration? And then they bring something anyway?

Supporting Alzheimers Wellington at your birthday, wedding, or family christening is a rewarding and thoughtful way to mark your special occasion and help us provide vital services for people living with dementia in your community. If you are planning a get-together, why not ask guests to make a donation in lieu of presents?

Your good Will - A Gift for the future

A current Will is a good Will

A Will is the best way to provide for those you leave behind.  If offers peace of mind, knowing that after you’ve gone your assets will go to the people and places you’ve chosen, and your final wishes will be fulfilled. As your family grows and develops, it’s important to update your Will to reflect the changes in your circumstances.

We believe that, at its heart a Will should focus on looking after the future of your family and friends first and foremost.  It is very important to Alzheimers Wellington that you take a ‘family first, charity second' approach when leaving a gift to us in your Will.

Any amount will make a big difference.

Any bequest, large or small, will directly help those living with dementia, and enable us to continue our work within your community.  Every dollar helps in our efforts to:

• Provide individual support services and information
• Provide educational workshops for people with a dementia and family carers
• Provide a variety of supporter groups for people with a dementia and family carers

By leaving a bequest, you can extend your legacy to benefit many.  Your gift is an opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the years ahead.  It’s a way to give beyond your lifetime, and make a lasting contribution towards the care and support of people with a diagnosis of dementia and their family carers.

Please consider including Alzheimers Wellington in your Will.

If you would like more information or to discuss this, in confidence, please contact our Area Manager on 04 939 0133.

Your solicitor will help you to draw up or change your Will. It's a good idea to ensure they use Charity Services number's as well as the charities name - ours is CC20061.

Thank you for considering a gift in your Will to Alzheimers Wellington. We appreciate that your Will is a confidential document and that you may not wish to tell us you have  arranged to leave a planned gift to Alzheimers Wellington. If this is the case we sincerely thank you now, for your caring and generous legacy. Thank you.

We are generously supported by grants from many organisations, including Charitable Trusts and private companies. Thank you all - we couldn't help people throughout the Wellington region without you!

You can see who supported us in the last financial year here.