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Volunteer Opportunities

This page will highlight Volunteer Roles or Opportunities as they become available. If you are interested in any of them please make contact with us to arrange a time to talk them through. We look forward to helping you.

 

Volunteer Mentor/Interviewer

Ref: #00014

Data Entry, Budgeting, Tutoring, Visiting [Prison/Individuals], Mentoring/advocacy/support, Cooking

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

To undertake radio Interviews for organisations show hosted on Access Radio Show as requested.

Hours

Approx one hour, one day a week by arrangement, for as long as required/willing

Skill requirements

Life Skills - examples could be cooking parenting, knitting, sewing, gardening, preserving. Empathy, understanding and patience

Personality requirements

Minimal computer competence. Well spoken and ready to ask questions (set questions can be arranged).
 

Greenfinger Volunteer Mentor

Ref: #00015

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport

Description

Assist with vegetable garden setup and operation according to client's goals

Hours

One hour, the day is by arrangement

Skill requirements

Life skills, gardening,

Personality requirements

Empathy, understanding, patience
 

MS Central Districts

Ref: #00020

Filing, Newsletter collation, Gardening, Handy person, Information Gathering, Publicity, Research

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport

Description

Services provided by MS are: Advocacy,health, education and support.

Hours

1 to 2 hours per week Mon to Fri

Skill requirements

Anyone with skills and education ( relevant to the task at the time ) would be great

Personality requirements

friendly,honest and keen people
 

Phone Support Volunteer

Ref: #00021

Family Support [other]

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Work from home
Training

Description

Parent support phone volunteers.

Hours

3 hours per week at a regular rostered time Landline phone needed.

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

 

Suburb Coordinator

Ref: #00022

Administration [General], Data collection, Telephone, Updating Neighbourhood Support Suburb Group Information , Befriending, Guiding/Leading groups, Visiting Street Coordinators, Fundraising, Information Gathering, Committee Member

Additional details

Work from home
Training

Description

Make annual contact with Neighbourhood Support Street Coordinators to remind them to update their groups. Assist the Field Office to organise annual public meetings. Assist the Field Office with public NHS promotion and fundraising events. Attend bi-monthly PNNHS council meetings

Hours

It is expected that a maximum of 3-4 hours per week would be required for a Suburb Coordinator

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Friendly and Approachable. Community Focused
 

Volunteer Interviewer

Ref: #00026

Administration [General], Data Entry, Filing, Reception [General], Telephone, Word processing, Befriending, Interviewing, Reading / Writing, Tutoring, Fundraising, Information Gathering, Promotion, Publicity, Relationship building , Community Events

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

We are looking for people who are keen to undertake the role of Volunteer Interviewers. You would be trained and then responsible for opening and closing our office (hours arranged to suit), data entry, handling mail and phone enquiries and meeting with potential volunteers and/or organisations (among other tasks). Training and support are provided. Police Clearance will be requested.

Hours

Flexible. between Monday & Friday, 2-4 hours per week (max) on a roster to suit you.

Skill requirements

Good communication skills. Accurate Data entry skills. Ability to follow processes. Take initiative.

Personality requirements

Positive, good listener, ability to draw people out.
 

Refugee Volunteer Support Worker

Ref: #00042

Befriending, Driving [clients], Family Support [Refugees], Driving [other], Shopping

Additional details

Close to public transport
Training

Description

Volunteer Support Workers, work in teams and help a former refugee family settle in the local area. They help this family enrol in local services (GP, schools, language classes) in addition to this they also encourage community intergration as well as buying essential furniture for the home. It is not necessary to own a car though it is preferred. Preference to have lived in NZ for at least 12 months and complete training course. Next training dates Wednesday 8th May 5.30-8.30pm Wednesday 15th May 5.30-8.30pm Saturday 18th May 9am-4pm Thursday 23rd May 5.30-8.30pm

Hours

Up to 8 hours a week in the first 4 weeks then 2 hours a week after that. minimum six month commitment required

Skill requirements

Must have lived in New Zealand for at least one year.

Personality requirements

Be able to work both independently and in a team
 

Caring Caller

Ref: #00034

Telephone, Phone Friendship, Befriending, Family Support [other], Emergency Response

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Close to public transport
Work from home
Training

Description

Phoning someone on a regular basis to have a friendly chat.

Hours

Flexible

Skill requirements

Well spoken English, landline phone needed

Personality requirements

Reliable, good listening skills, empathetic
 

Commitee Members

Ref: #00036

KH 29/01/2012, Committee member/Trustee

Additional details

Training

Description

Serve on committee of environmental co ordinating (umbrella) organisation.

Hours

5.15 to 7.10pm approx Tues or Wed once a month.

Skill requirements

Commitment to environmental issues; ideally membership of one of ENM's member groups.

Personality requirements

Team player, leadership skills could be valuable.
 

General Volunteer

Ref: #00040

KH 29/01/2012, Fundraising, Gardening, Handy person, Promotion, Publicity, Research, Tree Planting, General Environmental Care

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Training

Description

Available to assist organisation and Co-ordinator with public events eg manning and setting up stalls, social events, planting days etc

Hours

approx 4 hours per month usually evenings and weekends

Skill requirements

Experience in environmental issues Manning stalls Planting plants Helping organise events

Personality requirements

Friendly, approachable, good team player
 

Suburb / Street coordinator

Ref: #00043

Data collection, Telephone, Coordinating Suburb / Street Neighbourhood Groups

Additional details

Work from home
Training

Description

Update neighbourhood groups required

Hours

1 - Hr 6 monthly (Street contact)

Skill requirements

N/A

Personality requirements

N/A
 

Resource Recovery Operator Supervisor

Ref: #00067

Environmental Care, Education

Additional details

Close to public transport
Training

Description

Resource recovery operators will assist trades people in their tasks. They may do some or all of the following: Help construct or demolish timber constructions Receive materials and goods from suppliers Sort materials and goods accordingly Maintain tools and equipment Clean up work sites Move equipment and material Assist with administrative duties.

Hours

7.30am - 5.00pm, hours of work are flexible.

Skill requirements

Supervisor with building/handyman experience.

Personality requirements

Ability to work with disadvantaged workers, those who have criminal convictions, doing a community sentence and long term unemployed.
 

Linen and cutlery sorter

Ref: #00049

Family Support [other], Linen and cutlery(sorting general household items)

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Work from home

Description

To organise donated linen and cutlery. welcome to take linen home and sort at your own pace

Hours

flexible

Skill requirements

Able to work independently, unsupervised

Personality requirements

 

Curtain Handyman

Ref: #00050

Handy person, Repairing, Hang Curtain & minor repairs

Additional details

Close to public transport
Training

Description

Install curtain tracks and hang curtains, in private homes, along with other minor repairs as needed.

Hours

As required approx every two months for odd jobs. No exact days or times every. Flexible in timing.

Skill requirements

Knowledge/experiences and tools for curtain track installation and curtain hanging and others tasks as needed. Own trasport useful but not essential.

Personality requirements

Open to volunteering with an organisation who support the settlement of other cultures.
 

Friend of the Emergency Dept

Ref: #00052

Befriending, Family Support [other], Emergency Response, Health

Additional details

Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Provide comfort and support to patients and family while waiting in ED. Non-clinical role. Shifts are 10-2, 2-6, 6-10 (1 shift, Runs 7 days a week)

Hours

4 hours per week.

Skill requirements

Somebody over the age of 18 and has left school. Able to commit to one 4 hour shift per week and able to give at least 1 year long term commitment.

Personality requirements

Caring empathetic personality. Must be able bodied and able to provide a committment of at least 1 year please.
 

Patroller

Ref: #00054

Administration [General], NIL, Publicity, Reporting, Emergency Response, Community Welfare

Additional details

Training

Description

Observers and patrollers

Hours

8pm to 2am - rostered as available/to suit

Skill requirements

Responsible individuals able to stay awake in 10pm to 2am shift. Good observing and notetaking. Not suitable for physically disabled because of mobility of vehicle.

Personality requirements

Team worker
 

Coordinator

Ref: #00055

Cooking and or Gardening, Cooking, Gardening

Additional details

Training

Description

Assisting children with practical cooking and or gardening

Hours

8.30am to 1pm, one morning per week at least.

Skill requirements

Love of cooking and or gardening and working with children.

Personality requirements

 

Volunteer Cook/Teen Parent Unit

Ref: #00056

Befriending, Budgeting, Tutoring, Cooking, Gardening

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet

Description

Work within the school timetable, cooking light morning tea and varied and nutritious lunch for students, work effectively with students when required, work within budget restrictions, report meal plans in advance to Teacher in Charge.

Hours

Skill requirements

An understanding of hygiene practices in the kitchen.

Personality requirements

An ability to get along with young teen parents is essential, a friendly and positive outlook.
 

Driving -pick ups

Ref: #00057

Driver pickups, Driving [other]

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Drivers will pick up surplus food from cafes and restaurants around the city according to a pre-arranged schedule. It is preferred that volunteers use their own cars.

Hours

2-6pm

Skill requirements

Clean driver's licence

Personality requirements

Ability to maintain cordial relationships with those who donate food.
 

Server

Ref: #00058

Family Support [other], Sales [Opportunity Shop]

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport

Description

Serving bagged food from fridges and warmers as well as fresh vegetables. The servers will give the customers food according to the customer's choice but will explain the limitations on amount according the number of donations on any particular day.

Hours

2-6pm

Skill requirements

Basic knowledge of food hygiene.

Personality requirements

Good people skills. Ability to listen and show respect to everyone
 

Greeter

Ref: #00059

Guiding/Leading groups, Publicity

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Greet customers at the door of the shop and explain how the shop works. Let customers in gradually according to the flow of the shop so that bottlenecks can be avoided. Make people feel welcome. Collect donations.

Hours

2-6pm

Skill requirements

Good people skills.

Personality requirements

Ability to smile and make people feel welcome.
 

Supervisors

Ref: #00060

Guiding/Leading groups

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Hours

2-6pm

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

 

Gardener

Ref: #00061

Gardening

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Hours

2-6pm

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

 

Mentor - Home care - cookery

Ref: #00064

Budgeting, Tutoring, Budgeting role in association with cooking role., Cooking

Additional details

No further details

Description

Personable, knowledgeable, self motivated, tolerant, patient and enthusiastic.

Hours

Skill requirements

Able to cook meals with ingredients that are basic and don't cost a lot.

Personality requirements

 

Cooking Mentor

Ref: #00065

Cooking

Additional details

Close to public transport
Training

Description

Helping Children in Schools with cooking classes. Pass Police check because of working in schools and have time to do "Safe Food Handling" course which is paid for, request at least 1 year commitment

Hours

1 half day, Pref morning, per week. Organisation has van and truck so can transport volunteers to & from venues.

Skill requirements

Pass Police check because of working in schools and have time to do "Safe Food Handling" course which is paid for, However at least 1 year

Personality requirements

Friendly, not afraid to work with children, can cook, and able to make time committments. Leadership opportunities if suitable and willing.
 

Environmental Support Roles

Ref: #00069

Administration [General], Newsletter collation, Secretary, Treasurer, Word processing, Website Maintainence, Facebook Maintainence, Funding Applications , Befriending, Committee member/Trustee, Fundraising, History [recording], History [Research], Promotion, Publicity, Planting Native plants, Growing Native plants, Collecting Donated Plants

Additional details

Close to public transport
Work from home
Training

Description

Adminstration/Commitee Roles A variety of roles available and can be done from home as needed. May be meetings to attend and events. Physical Location currently does not currently have Wheelchair/disability Toilets, and the ground is uneven, but is accessable.

Hours

What ever volunteer can offer - each role different. By arrangement

Skill requirements

Love of Plants (natives particularly) & the Environment

Personality requirements

 

Befriending and support to go on bike rides

Ref: #00070

Befriending, Sports [outdoor]

Additional details

No further details

Description

Both clients are very interested in going out bike riding. Both client are able to ride but sometimes get confused when travelling on the road.

Hours

1 hour per week or by arrangement Days and times by arrangement

Skill requirements

An understanding of working with people with disabilities

Personality requirements

 

FLOWER ARRANGING

Ref: #00071

Befriending, Flowers Arranging , FLOWER ARRANGING

Additional details

No further details

Description

Our client has a passion and flair for flower arranging She is witty and quite direct in her mannerisms

Hours

To suit by arrangement

Skill requirements

An understanding of working with a disbility

Personality requirements

 

Befriending and support - Tenpin bowling

Ref: #00072

Befriending, Sports [Indoor]

Additional details

No further details

Description

Befriend and support a client that enjoys ten pin bowling This client is already participating in special olympics ten pin bowling but would enjoying be accompanied to the practices and meeting up to play socially

Hours

to be agreed upon

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

To have an understanding of working with disabilities
 

Befriending/Support - Various

Ref: #00073

Befriending, Coaching [sport], Entertaining, Reading / Writing, Tutoring, Visiting [Prison/Individuals], Animal Care, Arts / Crafts, Dance, Music [Instrument], Music [Singing], Sports [Indoor], Sports [outdoor], Visual Arts [tutoring]

Additional details

Training

Description

This organisation supports many individuals in the community and each one has different needs and interest, so if you are looking for something different to do, share some skills, and offer some support to a keen interested person this might be for you!

Hours

as agreed

Skill requirements

To have an understanding of working with disabilities

Personality requirements

Patience
 

WoodTurner support

Ref: #00074

Befriending, Woodturning

Additional details

Training

Description

To Support a client that has an interest in Woodturning. To improve the clients quality of Life.

Hours

As arranged

Skill requirements

To have an understanding of working with disabilities

Personality requirements

 

Office Volunteer

Ref: #00075

Filing, Telephone, Counselling [with training], Interviewing, Giving advise

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Listening to client Issues,

Hours

2.5hr shift between 9am-4.30pm

Skill requirements

Listening skills, Clear communications, good telephone manner, willingness to read/learn a wide variety of information, various sources, wide experience of life

Personality requirements

interest in the community, relate well to people.
 

Social events co-ordinator

Ref: #00079

Social events Co-ordinator

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Hours

varies

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

 

Sorter

Ref: #00080

Clothing

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Clothing Books and donated goods sorting Position description is available

Hours

min 2 hrs per week

Skill requirements

someone willing to work with a team

Personality requirements

 

Youth leader

Ref: #00082

Administration [General], Coaching [sport], First Aider, Guiding/Leading groups, Tutoring, mentoring young people 6-18 years, Driving [other], Fundraising, Promotion, Publicity

Additional details

Close to public transport
Training

Description

our youth leaders are part of an exciting and modern organision focused on the positive developement of young people. We aim to provide a safe and secure envirnoment where young people can lear first aid, healthcare and general life skills. By becoming a youth leader you will be part of a well supported team who all aim to develop young people to their full potential and give them the support to meet thier goals. You will also be able to develop your own skills and will be provided opportunities to do so. Our youth programme is part of a much larger community focused health organisition which has been part of New Zealand communities to over 125 years. you will have opportunites to help in other parts of this organision - all focused on safer, happier, healthier communities

Hours

2 - 3 hours per week as well as optional camps, courses and other activites on weekends

Skill requirements

Experience in working with young people is ideal but not essential. some computer internet skills are also helpful but full support is offered.

Personality requirements

A willingness to help and mentor young people. A fun lively attitude with a helthy sense of humour, and the drive to provide quality opportunites for yourself and the young people in our care.
 

Support and Befriending - All things Scottish

Ref: #00083

Befriending, Anything to do with Scotland

Additional details

Training

Description

The aim is to find someone that is happy to share, support accompany and support his passion of Scotland, its music, dances and traditions .

Hours

1 hour per week

Skill requirements

An understanding of working with disabilities

Personality requirements

 

Telephone Support Worker

Ref: #00084

Counselling [with training], Family Support [other]

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Work from home
Training

Description

To provide support & a listening ear to parents as needed. Willing to work on a flexible roster system, work can be done from home (annonimity guaranteed)

Hours

3 Hours - to suit. Roster flexible.

Skill requirements

Parenting experience is desirable but not essential openness to learning & primarily considering callers needs

Personality requirements

Listening skills, attend training as required.
 

Helpline support

Ref: #00086

Telephone, Befriending, N/A, Emergency Response

Additional details

Close to public transport
Training

Description

Taking calls from those who are lonely, depressed, suicidal etc. Confidential.

Hours

Volunteers are rostered on to facility which is available 7 days a week 24 hours a day.

Skill requirements

People who are able to listen. Training is provided.

Personality requirements

Sympathetic, understanding, able to keep confidential.
 

Event Organising Assistant

Ref: #00087

Entertaining, Fundraising, Promotion, Publicity, Emergency Response

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Work from home
Training

Description

The Event Organising Assistants are responsible for working with a small working group of volunteers, providing support to the Area Manager in running a number of fundraising events throughout the year.

Hours

Some can be done from home - hours varied & flexible to suit ongoing

Skill requirements

Like orgising events: a number of roles available within the working group

Personality requirements

 

Retail Assistant

Ref: #00088

Data Entry, Fundraising, Publicity, Sales [Opportunity Shop], Emergency Response

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

To assist witht he smooth operation of the store in a professional, efficient and effective manner. To provide & maintain great customer service & increase sales opportunities To represent the organisation with integrity, understanding and compassion.

Hours

Rostered am or Pm 2.5hr shifts

Skill requirements

Able to work with a wide variety of people, Cash handling & customer Services

Personality requirements

 

Pool Attendant

Ref: #00103

Befriending, Rehab support

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Assistance with dressing/Undressing clients when using Hospital Rehab Pool. Assistance entering & exiting the Pool

Hours

11am -1pm Mon &/or Wed's

Skill requirements

Ideally a health related background but not essential

Personality requirements

Friendly & patient
 

Support Volunteer

Ref: #00104

Administration [General], Data Entry, Filing, Reception [General], Telephone, Word processing, Befriending, Driving [clients], Family Support [other], Reading / Writing, Visiting [Prison/Individuals]

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Office - Answer phone, photocopy forms. Court person rostered on for sentencing. Prison visitor. Attend prison in group. Family drivers. Licence, drive small van. Prison groups - Literacy, table tennis.

Hours

10-2 or 2-4

Skill requirements

A person who can record data clearly and accurately. Person who will feed back to office, info. Person who has good time management skills.

Personality requirements

Non judgemental, sunny outlook and goes that extra mile.
 

Social Media Assistant

Ref: #00106

Data collection, Data Entry, Information Gathering, Promotion, Publicity, Research

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Work from home
Training

Description

To seek out suitable online Media/Quotes/Videos and news articles(local/nationally & Internationally) to promote & support the aims of the organisation. To schedule posts through the systems provided. Role can be done form home or in our office (or a mixture to suit). If done from home Internet access is required.

Hours

1-2 hour a week, by arrangement.

Skill requirements

Comfortable websearching and using online tools.

Personality requirements

Able to follow instrustions and adhere to requirements of organisation. Can think outside the square in their research and willing to support their conclusions.
 

Calendar Support Assistant

Ref: #00107

Data collection, Data Entry, Newsletter collation, Word processing, Reading / Writing, Information Gathering, Promotion, Publicity, Research

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Work from home
Training

Description

To support office staff by providing information about upcoming events in the local Not For Profit sector which can be advertised though our Events secion of the Website (and other media). This may involve websearches, Newspaper research (online & paper), Newsletter review (paper & online). Role can be done form home or in our office (or a mixture to suit). If done from home Internet access is required.

Hours

1-2 Hours per week - as and when agreed

Skill requirements

Fimiliarlity with Websearching, and research skills, Accuracy. Understanding of the Purpose of the Calendar and expected outcomes.

Personality requirements

Can research quickly and provide information in a timely and accurate fashion.
 

Management Committee member/support person

Ref: #00110

Befriending, Financial Counselling, Interviewing, Visiting [Prison/Individuals], General support of residents, Committee member/Trustee, Driving [other], Fundraising, Handy person, Painting, Repairing

Additional details

No further details

Description

Support of ex-prisoners who are residents and generally helping to maintain the house.

Hours

Can vary according to needs.

Skill requirements

We require a variety of skills including handyman skills.

Personality requirements

Our volunteers need to be empathetic, non-judgmental and accepting that people can and do change.
 

IT Support

Ref: #00112

IT

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Provide solutions to various computer issues Synchronising data base, printer issues

Hours

Hours as agreed or to suit volunteer 9 am - 5 pm

Skill requirements

IT knowledge

Personality requirements

 

Trustee

Ref: #00113

Committee member/Trustee

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Work from home

Description

Trustees 3 Trust mtgs per annum Can this work be done from home?: Yes, apart from 4 meetings at Kimbolton.

Hours

N/A AGM November each year

Skill requirements

Trustees with marketing, IT, communications skills

Personality requirements

 

Newsletter Collation

Ref: #00118

Administration [General], Newsletter collation, Word processing

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Work from home
Training

Description

To assist or run the collation of the 1/4ly newsletter. Creation, development, layout, editing, publishing and enveloping for sending. (or any part of the above)

Hours

By arrangement within the 1/4ly publishing requirements

Skill requirements

Writing, MS Publisher experience or similar useful but not necessary. Editing and admin Experience also useful but not required.

Personality requirements

 

Photography Role

Ref: #00123

Promotion, Publicity, Research, Photography

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

To photograph various events, people & groups in interesting and alternative ways and available for ongoing use in various formats including print & online; May work alongside journalists on occassion; Credit acknowledged and linked as appropriate.

Hours

By arrangement Days: By arrangement

Skill requirements

Understanding of journalism and media processes, expereince useful but not required. Good opportunity for a student to gain skills; Be non-judgemental and open to new points of view.

Personality requirements

Willing to take advice and work to a deadline.
 

Journalism & media role

Ref: #00124

Interviewing, Reading / Writing, Promotion, Publicity, Research

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

To interview memeber organisations, and write appropriate stories compiled for the publication type, including print & online; May work alongside photographer on occasion; Credit acknowledged and linked as approriate.

Hours

By arrangement Day: By arrangement

Skill requirements

Understanding of journalism and media processes, experience useful but not required. Good opportunity for a student to gain skills. Be non-judgemental and open to new points of view. Work can be done from home once initial interviews are undertaken.

Personality requirements

Willing to take advice, and work to a deadline
 

Driver

Ref: #00129

Driving [clients]

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

We provide a range of services that require clients to be transported from their accommodation to our events - and back. These events include Community Meals, Church based services, Counselling and Social Work Services etc. Some of these driving jobs are regular, ie: every Thursday night at 5:00pm and 7:00pm, and others would be on an as required basis. You may be able to use one of our vehicles for this work, but you may also be required on occasions to use your own transport. All of these arrangements are completely negotiable, and anyone able to help will be able to select what days, times, and events suit them.

Hours

Will vary. Some events have regular days and hours, while others are as required.

Skill requirements

Clean and current drivers licence.

Personality requirements

Friendly and respectful with an ability to communicate and act appropriate depending on who the client(s) is.
 

Disability Group Support Staff

Ref: #00130

Helping disabled people do activities and to go on outings

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Our Disabilities Group takes place every Wednesday with a focus on involvement and participation in crafts, outings, games etc. The day starts about 8:00am moving chairs and tables and setting up the room. Participants start arriving about 9:00 a.m., and staff help facilitate activities with clients until about 2:00pm when the clients start to leave. Final pack up normally ends about 3:00pm helping to pack away chairs and tables etc.

Hours

Skill requirements

Previous work in this sector would be an advantage, but mostly you need a good heart and a good work ethic.

Personality requirements

As above.
 

Advocate - client support

Ref: #00131

Family Support [other], Advocacy

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

We often have clients who require support to attend appointments at Work & Income or similar agencies. Often these clients do not have the confidence or organisational skills to make and/or keep appointments that will help them establish income for example, or to address other important issues. While our Social Work staff do work with these clients, we often do not have the time to visit other agencies with our clients, and we are hoping to find people who are confident and able to support others when visiting other agencies.

Hours

Skill requirements

Ability to communicate well, patience, understanding, wisdom etc...

Personality requirements

As above.
 

Budgeting Advisor

Ref: #00132

Budgeting

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

We currently have two Budget Advisors based in Palmerston North and two in Fielding. We are hoping to add another one or two advisors to our team based in Palmerston North so that we can offer a five day per week Budgeting Advice service. We are hoping that any new volunteers will be able to work the equivalent of 1-2 days per week to help us achieve this.

Hours

1-2 days per week

Skill requirements

Will need to be a qualified Budgeting Asdvisor, or is willing for us to put you throuhg the required training (often involves about six Saturdays in a row to complete basic initial training).

Personality requirements

Good head for numbers. Practical approach. Good at communicating with clients, other staff, client's creditors (businesses) etc...
 

Gardening - Food Bank Supply

Ref: #00133

Gardening

Additional details

Training

Description

We have a large vegetable garden growing and supplying bulk to Food Bank, Community Meals, and Hostels. This garden has grown too big for one person to manage (currently about 1.5 acres) and we are hoping to find one or two people who can help on a regular basis - perhaps one or two days per week weather permiting. Activities would include rotary hoeing, planting, cultivating etc... The times and days would vary depending on the weather and the season (type and volume of vegetable etc.). Will need own transport.

Hours

1-2 days per week.

Skill requirements

Gardening experience helps.

Personality requirements

Reliability and stamina.
 

Shop Assistant

Ref: #00135

Sales [Opportunity Shop]

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Assisting with sorting and selling goods within the shop.

Hours

10am til 4pm

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Out going, friendly, reliable and honest.
 

Weekend Assistant

Ref: #00136

Animal Care, Counter Assistant

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Training

Description

Assisting the weekend staff around the Centre with animal care and interacting with the public to assist with adoptions and other enquires that the public may have.

Hours

10am til 1pm. One day per month

Skill requirements

Basic animal handling is preferred but not essential; person should be confident to talk to customers.

Personality requirements

Outgoing, friendly manner. Also must be reliable and honest.
 

Media Event Recording

Ref: #00137

Administration [General], Data collection, Librarian, Information Gathering

Additional details

Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Work from home
Training

Description

Recording and noting any media activity (online, radio, print etc) relating to this organisations core roles. can be done from home Access to newspaper, internet, TV & Radio Office is not wheelchair accessible

Hours

hours to suit. can be done from home

Skill requirements

Acurate, interested in media, familiar of Online media services.

Personality requirements

Acurracy
 

Fundraising Committee Member

Ref: #00138

Administration [General], Committee member/Trustee, Fundraising

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Palmerston North social service organisation needs members for its Fundraising Committee to come up with and implement fundraising ideas in the community. Meetings are held once a month and volunteers can give as much time to actually running the fundraising events as they are able to.

Hours

2 - 10 hours per month

Skill requirements

Ideas person particularly for fundraising. Event management.

Personality requirements

Commitment to achieve results.
 

Befriending and Support - Sporty focus

Ref: #00140

Befriending

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Looking for a mate who loves to play sport or do blokes things.

Hours

2 (two) hours perweek

Skill requirements

Someone who is empathetic to, and can work with someone with a disability

Personality requirements

 

Befriending and Support - Girlie focus

Ref: #00141

Befriending

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Looking for a person who is able to spend time with and do girl things like shopping, having a coffee or going to the movies. Need a person in their 20s.

Hours

two hours per week

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Someone who is open to working with a person with a disability
 

Befriending and Support - Car focus

Ref: #00142

Befriending

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Person to befriend and spend time with a young guy who loves cars. Person of the same age and who has the same interests preferred.

Hours

1 to 2 hours weekly

Skill requirements

To be open to work with someone with a intellectual disability

Personality requirements

 

Plant Care

Ref: #00143

Gardening, Tree Planting

Additional details

Close to public transport
Work from home
Training

Description

Care of the Plants (Seedlings) Caring for seedlings at home to encourage their development before planting into their final locations.

Hours

To suit - ongoing - may need to attend planting days from time to time. Location currently does not currently have Wheelchair/disability Toilets, and the ground is uneven, but is accessable.

Skill requirements

Plant care

Personality requirements

Dedication to support the organisation as needed
 

Planting

Ref: #00144

Gardening, Handy person, Tree Planting

Additional details

Close to public transport
Training

Description

Planting and landscaping Location currently does not currently have Wheelchair/disability Toilets, and the ground is uneven, but is accessable. Some tasks can be done from home

Hours

What ever volunteer can offer - a couple of hours once a month to on-going as needed

Skill requirements

Love of plants and environment - keen

Personality requirements

Keen to be invovled, willing to get hands dirty and support the groups outcomes
 

Kitchen Assistant

Ref: #00145

Cooking, Kitchen Assistant

Additional details

Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

This is an assistant role for our cooks who will direct the volunteers with a number of tasks.Team work and following clear directionsare the key to success in this kitchen.

Hours

3 hour per roster

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Able to get along with others
 

Gardening

Ref: #00146

Gardening, Gardening Volunteer

Additional details

Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Volunteers keep our gardens tidy .We would expect gardens to be attended to weekly if fine .Typically the gardeners are assigned a particular patch of garden in the grounds, which they take responsibility for.

Hours

Skill requirements

None

Personality requirements

Be a team player
 

Laundry assistant

Ref: #00147

Laundry assistant, Laundry Assistant

Additional details

Disability toilet
Close to public transport

Description

Role involves two different shifts - one shift starts at 5.30pm until 7.30pm and the other is a daytimeshift from 10am until 1pm. You would be working with another person folding ironing and putting away in the linen cupboard.

Hours

3 hours per shift

Skill requirements

nil

Personality requirements

 

Shop volunteers

Ref: #00148

Sales [Opportunity Shop], Shop Volunteer

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Volunteers work in our shops on a morning or afternoon roster from Monday to Saturday under the guidance of our store managers.We currently have two shops in Palmerston North: Rangitikei Street and Roslyn.We also have one shop in Feilding and also one shop in Levin with plans to expand to further areas.

Hours

3 hour per day as rostered.

Skill requirements

Nil

Personality requirements

Supportive of others.
 

Handy man

Ref: #00149

Handy person, Handy Person

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Work from home
Training

Description

We need the services of people with a range of handyperson skills to assist us here on site.For example: hanging a high picture or changing a smoke detector and generally fixing things.

Hours

1 to 2 hours a week

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Team player and someone who is flexible.
 

Volunteer Receptionists

Ref: #00150

Administration [General], Reception [General], Recetionist

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Work from home
Training

Description

On weekdays from 9am to 1pm we have a volunteer receptionist assisting our Secretary/Receptionists, greeting visitors, helping to operate our phone system and manning reception while the Secretary/Receptionist is at lunch .

Hours

4 hours per day on weekdays .

Skill requirements

Being well groomed is essential.

Personality requirements

Team player and responsive.
 

Greeter/Befriender

Ref: #00153

Befriending, Giving information and greeting.

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

To greet those attending Court in a friendly manner, help them find the Duty Solicitors and get legal aid. Show people to their Courtroom. Explain the Court process to people who may be unfamiliar with it and have never had any experience of it before. Requirements - * be able to keep confidence - confidentiality is a must * be able to listen and to help those who have limited education to understand and follow the court process * Police check to be completed

Hours

8.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.

Skill requirements

* be able to keep confidence - confidentiality is a must * be able to listen and to help those who have limited education to understand and follow the court process

Personality requirements

Absolute confidentiality.
 

Governance positions

Ref: #00154

Accounting, Secretary, Treasurer, Budgeting, Committee member/Trustee, Fundraising, Promotion, Publicity

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Interested in gaining experience on a Trust Board in a governance position? Do you have skills as a secretary, treasurer or in leading people? Do you want to help make a difference to a local organisation? Consider becoming a member of a governance board. We have many different groups looking for trustees in a variety of positions. Hours vary group to group from approx 4hr per month to 10hurs per month. Police Clearance may be required. Induction and acceptance to each group varies according to trust deeds.

Hours

Varies Group to Group approx. 4-10hrs per month

Skill requirements

Interested in leadership and strategic planning helpful. Financial or secretarial experience may be useful depending on position.

Personality requirements

Willingness to get inviolved, learn and ask questions, and give opinions.
 

Trolley salesperson

Ref: #00155

Shop trolleys to wards, Sales [Opportunity Shop], Sales

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Volunteers would take shop trolleys around the wards - selling items such as cakes and magazines to patients. They need to interact with patients. Usually work with another volunteer. Hygiene requirements have to be strictly adhered to in wards. Volunteers would go on roster.

Hours

2-3 hours in the mornings - on a roster to suit

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Need to be friendly and people oriented.
 

Flowers assistant

Ref: #00156

Befriending, Flower person

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Volunteer would go around the wards refreshing patients' flowers as needed. Usually work in teams of three. Need to be people-oriented .

Hours

9-11 a.m. on a roster to suit

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Friendly out-going person with skills in dealing with flowers.
 

Magazine roster

Ref: #00157

Befriending, Magazine tidying/refreshing

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Volunteer would go around the hospital to areas where there are tables which have magazines for the public to read. The magazines would need to be tidied and also refreshed with new or later copies.

Hours

9-10.30 a.m. Rostered if needed

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Orderly person. Friendly and outgoing person who may have to interact with hospital visitors/patients.
 

Driver/Magazine organiser

Ref: #00158

Befriending, Driving [other], Organising Magazines

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Collecting magazines from Red Cross and taking them to designated place at the Hospital. Organising magazines as required by the magazine volunteers.

Hours

As needed

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

 

Kids Clothing Swap Shop

Ref: #00161

Befriending, Fundraising, Sales [Opportunity Shop]

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Manning Kids Clothing Swapping shop within an organisation. Accepting, Sorting, Cleaning clothes to hang and assisting with enquiries and shoppers.

Hours

Mon 10-12 Thur 10-12 Additional Hours as needed Opening in March 2013 - set up prior

Skill requirements

N/A

Personality requirements

Friendly, People person
 

Information Session Host

Ref: #00162

Befriending, Guiding/Leading groups

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Setting up meeting room, Greeting Session attendees, Introducing speaker, helping with clean up after session. Other tasks as may be needed from time to time.

Hours

Thursdays 9.45-12.15

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Friendly, outgoing, welcoming
 

Trustee/ Committee member

Ref: #00164

Committee member/Trustee

Additional details

Close to public transport
Training

Description

To promote the advancement of education and access to the arts for people with a range of disabilities, health disabilities, or who are disenfranchised due to other social or life events.

Hours

5pm - 7.30pm the 3rd Wednesday of each month for the Management Committee meeting, and other meetings as required

Skill requirements

Preferable management or Trust Board experience but anyone with an interest in the arts or creative environment is welcome

Personality requirements

 

Tutors

Ref: #00165

Guiding/Leading groups, Tutoring, Arts / Crafts, Dance, Music [Instrument], Music [Singing], Visual Arts [tutoring]

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Close to public transport

Description

To promote the advancement of education and access to the arts for people with a range of disabilities, health disabilities, or who are disenfranchised due to other social or life events. We require creative people to be a part of our database and to be willing to use your skills and experience to assist individuals, groups and organisations who wish to partake in an artistic or creative activity.

Hours

Dependent on activity and location

Skill requirements

Experience or qualification in artistic or creative activities.

Personality requirements

Willingness to tutor people with a range of disabilities, health disabilities, and/ or who are disenfranchised due to other social or life events.
 

Install Power Point - Electrician

Ref: #00167

Handy person

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

2nd Hand shop needs approved electrial work done to install new powerpoint at more suitable location. Happy to pay for all costs related to work if manpower can be donated as a Volunteer.

Hours

by Arrangement

Skill requirements

Electrican

Personality requirements

 

Friends of the garden

Ref: #00168

Gardening

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Close to public transport

Description

We envisage this would involve those who are interested in working in pairs, maybe once a month doing light gardening such as dead heading, gentle weeding etc. General garden maintenance - nothing heavier than sweeping the path and smelling the roses. Perhaps planting annuals.

Hours

once a month - as agreed

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

 

Activities Volunteer

Ref: #00169

Befriending, Driving [clients], Entertaining, Reading / Writing, Visiting [Prison/Individuals], Gardening, Arts / Crafts, Dance, Music [Instrument], Music [Singing]

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

We are looking for volunteers to help enrich the lives of the residents within our facility. Any age from teenage up would be considered. They need to have a clean police record. Various roles are available and appropriate training will be offered.

Hours

Anytime between 10am-5pm.Could be an hour or all day depending on suitability/availability. Will be rostered to volunteer on a regular basis.

Skill requirements

Volunteers need to be able to read and write english to an adequate level.

Personality requirements

You will have an empathy with people and be understanding patient and have a healthy sense of humour. Being comfortable in front of a crowd is an advantage but we do have one on one positions available.
 

Volunteer Sewing Mentor

Ref: #00170

Tutoring, Sewing/Knitting/Crochet

Additional details

Training

Description

We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to teach our clients sewing and/or knitting skills. Some of our clients come to us to with no experience while others are looking to add a few stitches to their extensive knowledge.

Hours

Usually one hour a week on a day that suits you and the client.

Skill requirements

No, just the willingness to share the skills you have.

Personality requirements

Friendly, patient, open minded.
 

Annual Book Sale

Ref: #00174

Fundraising, Sales [Opportunity Shop]

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Checkout operating, bagging books, tidying

Hours

Any hours you can provide

Skill requirements

Enjoy working with people

Personality requirements

 

Annual Book Sale

Ref: #00175

Fundraising, Handy person

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Dismantling everything from book sale.

Hours

Any hours you can give

Skill requirements

Enjoy working with people.

Personality requirements

 

Annual Book Sale - Security

Ref: #00176

Guiding/Leading groups, Fundraising, Sales [Opportunity Shop]

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Security role, ensuring people are honest and paying for their items, assisting with directions as needed

Hours

Any hours you can give

Skill requirements

Enjoy working with people. Can be a seated role

Personality requirements

 

Treasurer

Ref: #00177

Accounting, Treasurer, Budgeting

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Oversight of accounts ONLY - and attendance at monthly meeting on 3rd Wed of Month 5.30-7pm. Accounts & Fundraising, Budgets and audit prep all completed by administrator. Prefer somone with passion for Parenting, or the welfare of children.

Hours

Attendance at monthly meeting on 3rd Wed of Month 5.30-7pm. Other times as needed for oversight.

Skill requirements

Can explain financial lingo and processes in laymans terms for committee. Contribute to overall committee.

Personality requirements

Personable.
 

Board Member

Ref: #00180

Committee member/Trustee, Fundraising, History [recording], History [Research], Information Gathering, Promotion, Publicity, Research

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Work from home
Training

Description

To assist board in the governance of this youth focused organisation, to potentially take on an office position (secretary, chair or treasurer) as experience permits. To assist and support the staff in delivery where reasonable to help acheve the organisations aims.

Hours

Board meeting = 2hrs per month + other activities as needed. Board meeting 3rd Tuesday each month.

Skill requirements

None (unless taking on a office position)

Personality requirements

Interest in governance and youth focus
 

Receptionist

Ref: #00182

Administration [General], Data Entry, Newsletter collation, Reception [General], Secretary, Telephone, Word processing, Driving [clients], Driving [other]

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Reception Volunteers - We have two shifts per day 10-1pm and 1-4pm Monday - Friday. Monthly rosters are posted and volunteers place their name where it suits them.

Hours

Mon - Fri 10-1pm or 1-4pm on roster basis.

Skill requirements

Previous reception experience would be desirable, but not essential.

Personality requirements

Friendly, compassionate, professional - all the things you would like to be greeted with.
 

Driver

Ref: #00183

Driving [clients]

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

As a volunteer driver you will collect people from their homes to go to their medical appointments - usually at the PN Hospital. and then return them home. Door to door service. You will be rung by the transport coordinator to find if you are available for a certain time on a certain date. Most appointments at the hospital are on time but delays can be experienced, or the person you are transporting may need to see another health professional during their visit. A clean driving record. A registered and WOF car. Smoke free Car.

Hours

Mon - Fri during work hours.

Skill requirements

A clean driving record. A registered and WOF car. Smoke free Car.

Personality requirements

Friendly, compassionate. Able to relate to people well.
 

Housekeeping

Ref: #00184

Befriending, Cleaning

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

Cleaning of patient and communal areas of facility, daily from 9-11.30 - on roster. All training and equipment supplied.

Hours

9-11.30 daily - on roster

Skill requirements

Willingness to help, following instruction.

Personality requirements

People skills
 

Photographs of the "city" for book cover

Ref: #00186

Promotion, Publicity

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Work from home
Training

Description

Take and provide suitable (to be agreed) photographs from around Palmerston North for the cover of a new Renters book to be published in June 2013. Can also create cover if desired. Credit will be given to photographer.

Hours

As agreed - immediately

Skill requirements

Good eye for detail and experience with photography (and perhaps design)

Personality requirements

Honest and can keep to a time frame.
 

Proof Reader

Ref: #00187

Word processing, Reading / Writing

Additional details

Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Work from home
Training

Description

To proof/edit a new booklet for local organisation - A5 - 46 pages (included images etc) Credit will be given in publication. ready for publishing in June 2013.

Hours

by arrangement - as needed

Skill requirements

editing/proof-reading skills

Personality requirements

Accuracy and timeliness
 

Training Coordinator

Ref: #00189

Administration [General], Data collection, Data Entry, Filing, Reception [General], Telephone, Word processing, Information Gathering, Promotion, Publicity, Research

Additional details

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Close to public transport
Training

Description

To assist local organisation to plan, coordinate and deliver community training, based on surveys and outcomes from previous events. Need to be able to plan a program, select appropriate trainers and locations, cater and advertise appropriately.

Hours

Hours by arrangement - approximately 8 per week depending on when training is panned.

Skill requirements

understanding of adult learning styles helpful but not essential

Personality requirements

friendly approachable and organised