Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Mentor/Interviewer

Ref: #00014

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

Description

To undertake radio Interviews for 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).

Trustee Secretary

Ref: #00035

Secretary, KH 29/01/2012, Committee member/Trustee

Description

Take Minutes and assist co ordinator with correspondence, grant applications and general administration.

Hours

Not fixed, approx 8 hours per month. meetings usually 5.15pm on Tues or Wed

Skill requirements

Own computer, good wordprocessing skills, and a knowledge of meeting and administration procedures.

Personality requirements

Ability to work as part of a team.

Greenfinger Volunteer Mentor

Ref: #00015

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

Canteen Manawatu

Ref: #00017

Accounting, Administration [General], Data collection, Telephone, Driving [clients], First Aider, Cooking, Fundraising, History [Research], Information Gathering, Promotion, Publicity

Description

Working with and for young people dealing with life issues involving the incidence and impact of cancer

Hours

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

MS Central Districts

Ref: #00020

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

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]

Description

Parent support phone volunteers.

Hours

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

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Enviromental Information Assistant

Ref: #00024

Handy person

Description

Research, Data Entry, Brochure records, Reception, Record Keeping. Information Assistant.

Hours

12pm to 2pm if you are on site. If working from home it can be more flexible.

Skill requirements

An interest in environmental concerns, computer skills, a friendly disposition, self motivated, reliable.

Personality requirements

Patient and tolerant

Sustainable Manawatu

Ref: #00025

Data Entry, Filing, Reception [General], Information Gathering, Research, Brochures/record keeping

Description

Find trustworthy and accurate enviro information. Keep accurate records of brochures. Welcome people, identifying needs. Keep record of public contact.

Hours

12pm - 2pm at i- site Mon - Sat

Skill requirements

An interest in environmental concerns, computer skills/ A friendly disposition, self motivated, reliable and tolerant.

Personality requirements

Volunteer Interviewer

Ref: #00026

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

Description

We are looking for people who are keen to undertake the role of Volunteer Interviewers. You would be 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.

Hours

Flexible. Monday to Friday

Skill requirements

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

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

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.

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

Phone Counsellors

Ref: #00030

Counselling [with training], Family Support [other]

Description

Phone Counselling and text counselling Training Courses.

Hours

2 hours per shift 6 hours per month, Any time during the day, can be arranged

Skill requirements

Good listening and communication skills, ability to empathise with others and non-judgemental.

Personality requirements

Technical Assistant

Ref: #00031

Interviewing, Promotion, Publicity, Arts / Crafts, Visual Arts [tutoring], Editting of video to make documentaries on vegetable gardening

Description

Video editing of documentaries on vegetable gardening.

Hours

Minimum 2 hours per week - no maximum. Must be able to meet manager occasionally on week days.

Skill requirements

Knowledge and passion for video editing and documentary making

Personality requirements

Able to make creative decisions within specified framework

Attendant

Ref: #00032

Administration [General], Data collection, Data Entry, Filing, Reception [General], Telephone, Word processing, Research

Description

Receptionist for people who pop in between 12 -2pm. Showing visitors brochures, answering enquiries, showing visitors the database and website.

Hours

12 to 2pm any day available reliable

Skill requirements

Computer and people skills

Personality requirements

Courious, friendly, enjoys researching, an environmentalist, enjoys people. searching for enviromental initiatives and inputting them into a database.

Media watch and Calendar care

Ref: #00033

Description

Picking up online and newspaper news and putting it on our website. Updating our calendar with current, local events. This can be done either at home or in the office. Greet people and show visitors around store.

Hours

upto 6 hours per week any day of the week.

Skill requirements

Computer skills, people skills.

Personality requirements

Curious, enjoys people, enjoys light research

Caring Caller

Ref: #00034

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

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

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.

Commitee Treasurer

Ref: #00037

Treasurer, KH 29/01/2012

Description

Manage finances using MYOB (or other) accounting system. Assist with grants applications.

Hours

not fixed say 8 hours per month however attendance of committee meetings essential 5.15 to 7.15 one Tues or Wed a month at PNCC building

Skill requirements

Preferable an accountant or accountancy background Own computer Computerised accounting skills Good knowledge of accounting and business practice.

Personality requirements

Willingness to work as part of a team.

Clerical assistant

Ref: #00038

Administration [General], Data collection, Data Entry, Reception [General], Telephone, Word processing

Description

Assist co-ordinator with routine tasks Filing Developing systems of policies and proceedures.

Hours

As suited but prefer Monday to Friday

Skill requirements

Need pre-existing experience that we can take advantage of.

Personality requirements

Willingness to work as part of a team.

Resource Management Policy Analyst

Ref: #00039

Legal Advice; Environmental Care; Recreation, KH 29/01/2012, Information Gathering, Research

Description

Review documents of interest and advise environmental organisations of issues to submit on from the early stages of consultation process

Hours

Depends on what is in the pipeline but could be 8-12 hours per month.

Skill requirements

Training and/or experience in resource management.

Personality requirements

Ability to communicate with the general public

General Volunteer

Ref: #00040

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

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

Website Manager

Ref: #00041

Administration [General], Data Entry, KH 29/01/2012

Description

Website Maintenance: Update website as new information comes in Check links are working Check data is up to date Refine website as required to improve performance and appearance.

Hours

Person most likely and able to work from home, therefore hours are flexible.

Skill requirements

Limited familiarisation with our website available but volunteer would need pre-existing website management skills. Must have own computer and internet access

Personality requirements

Treasurer

Ref: #00077

Treasurer, Committee member/Trustee

Description

Tresurer on board of committee, would prefer knowledge of accounting practices and programmes. Would also need to understand governance also however training will be provided. Meetings cant be done at home however paperwork can. Monthly on a Wednesday 11am to 12.30sh

Hours

Monthly on a Wednesday 11am to 12.30sh

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Need to be a team player and female

Linen and cutlery sorter

Ref: #00049

Linen and cutlery(sorting general household items)

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

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

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], Publicity, Reporting, Emergency Response, Community Welfare

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

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

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.

Mentor

Ref: #00064

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

Description

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

Hours

Skill requirements

Able to cook.

Personality requirements

Cooking Mentor

Ref: #00065

Cooking

Description

Helping Children in Schools with cooking classes.

Hours

1 half day, Pref morning, per week. Have van and truck so can transport people.

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, Gardening, Handy person, History [recording], History [Research], Painting, Promotion, Publicity, Repairing, Tree Planting, Planting Native plants, Growing Native plants, Collecting Donated Plants

Description

Various Roles include: 1) Adminstration/Commitee Roles 2) Care of the Plants (Seedlings) 3) Planting Pitt Park 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 - each role different.

Skill requirements

Love of Plants (natices particularly) & the Environment

Personality requirements

Befriending and support to go on bike rides

Ref: #00070

Befriending, Sports [outdoor]

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

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

Ref: #00072

Befriending, Sports [Indoor]

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

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]

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

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

Treasurer

Ref: #00076

Accounting, Treasurer, Committee member/Trustee, Fundraising, Reporting

Description

Understanding of MYOB, ability to keep clear concise records (systems in place). Understanding of Not-for Profit sector helpful.

Hours

to suit - estimate 5-7 hours a month max. at present

Skill requirements

MYOB and accounting understanding useful.

Personality requirements

Postive and willingness to get involved in organisation. Police Check may be required. Some work can be done form home.

Volunteer mentor

Ref: #00078

Support, Advocacy, Budgeting

Description

Support "new" parents from 8 month of pregnancy & 8 weeks old child (approx.) No Clinic/Medical experience required - not a Medical role

Hours

1 to 2 hrs per week

Skill requirements

knowledge of issues in late pregnancy, early parenting up to approx. 2 month of age

Personality requirements

Empathy, understanding, patience, knowledge of NZ maternity system and support arrangements

Social events co-ordinator

Ref: #00079

Social events Co-ordinator

Description

Hours

varies

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Event Assistant

Ref: #00081

Marshalling, Food/Refreshment support , Sports [outdoor]

Description

Manawatu Striders operate the Sevens Series in Jan/Feb each Year,7 Weeks of 7km Walks around the lower Hokowhitu/river area, followed by a Sausage Sizzle. Their events are well attended and are this year (2012) attracting around 2000 people each nigfht. the Manawatu Striders need additional assistance as follows: 1) Marshalls around the course 2) Assistance on Water Tables at end of course 3) Assistance on Banana table at end of course (giving out free bananas to people completely walk) 4) Assistance on Sausage Sizzle tables - handing out free sausages to people completely walk) Events are Tuesday Nights in Feb.

Hours

5.30-7.30

Skill requirements

None

Personality requirements

None

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

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

Ref: #00083

Befriending, Anything to do with Scotland

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]

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.