Accredited Visiting Service Volunteer

Ref: #00320

Befriending, Data collection, Visiting

Description

Key tasks: Maintaining a friendly and companionable relationships with clients through regular visits/social contact. Outcomes: The older person will receive regular social contact and report feeling happier and less lonely.

Hours

Minimum of 1 hour per week

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Good listener, patient and able to chat. Friendly

Shop Assistant

Ref: #00319

Sales, Sorting

Description

Till work, shelving books in alphabetical order, categorising books, keeping shop clean and tidy, serving customers.

Hours

We have two shifts per day: 10.00am-1.00pm and 1.00pm-4.00pm. We require people for Monday morning, Monday afternoon, Wednesday morning and Friday morning shifts.

Skill requirements

Good knowledge of books.

Personality requirements

Outgoing, very reliable, able to relate well to customers and other volunteers.

Board Member Volunteer Whanganui

Ref: #00318

Committee member/Trustee

Description

Volunteer Whanganui is seeking three new members to join the Board after our AGM in October 2017. We are looking for people with a strong interest in the community who recognise the important role of volunteers in the work of not-for-profit organisations.

Hours

The expected time commitment is 1-1.5 hours per month. Monthly Board meetings are currently held at 4.30pm on every 3rd Tuesday.

Skill requirements

Your skill-set could include governance experience, strategic ability, business skills, relationship management or community organisation experience.

Personality requirements

We are looking for team players who can make informed decisions and act honestly and in good faith in the best interests of Volunteer Whanganui. You will be a good communicator (both speaking and listening!) and have a great sense of humour.

Retail Market Assistant

Ref: #00317

Data Entry, Sales

Description

Assist with erecting and dismantling gazebo and displaying products. Serve customers. Tally sales at end of day (1pm) and balance till. Stocktake at end of shift. Volunteers will always work with at least one other volunteer.

Hours

8.00am-1.30pm on the first and third Saturdays of the month.

Skill requirements

Need to be literate and have good numeracy skills.

Personality requirements

Friendly, able to work as part of a team, good customer service skills.

GirlGuiding Specialist Volunteer

Ref: #00316

Arts, Cooking, Event support, Gardening / planting, Guiding/Leading groups, History (recording/research), Homecrafts, Media, Painting, repairing, Photography, visual media

Description

At GirlGuiding NZ we work closely with girls and young women between the ages of 5 and 17 years of age, playing an instrumental role in introducing them to new experiences and helping them develop skills and confidence. We are looking for passionate people (both men and women) with varying skills and expertise across different areas to ensure the delivery of engaging programmes for all girls involved in Guiding in your area.

Hours

You could help run an activity a couple of times a year or more regularly depending on your availability and willingness to travel.

Skill requirements

The skill you offer can be absolutely anything (e.g. public speaking, nanotechnology, coding, cooking, film making etc). You just need to be available to come along on an ad-hoc basis, pass on your expertise and help create opportunities for girls to learn and experience new skills/activities. You do not require any previous knowledge in Guiding to get involved - just a willingness to share what you do best with others.

Personality requirements

If you are passionate about girls feeling good about themselves and confident in their abilities and individuality, it is very likely that we will have a role for you in helping them achieve this. Our programmes are non-formal and encourage girls to participate and be challenged at the same time.

GirlGuiding Specialist Outdoors Volunteer

Ref: #00315

Coaching [sport], Guiding/Leading groups

Description

GirlGuiding NZ is looking for inspiring people with a passion for the outdoors to make it possible for girls to get involved in a range of activities.

Hours

You could run an activity a couple of times a year or more regularly, depending on your availability and willingness to travel.

Skill requirements

If you would like to offer your expertise in an outdoor activity we would love to hear from you. You do not require any previous knowledge in Guiding to get involved - just a willingness to help provide great outdoor experiences for our girls. A current qualification and/or relevant external competency/currency of practice in the skill/area relevant to the outdoor activity you wish to lead/assist in would be an advantage. We provide you with the opportunity to get involved in free leadership training workshops, including opportunities for further development should you choose to.

Personality requirements

If you are passionate about girls feeling good about themselves and confident in their abilities and individuality, it is very likely that we will have a role for you in helping them achieve this. Our programmes are non-formal and encourage girls to participate and be challenged at the same time.

Indoor Bowls Coach

Ref: #00314

Coaching [sport]

Description

Head coach: Responsible for planning and organising training sessions. Develop training plan. Be familiar with and adhere to Special Olympics rules, policies and guidelines. Plan competition programme and attend events with athletes. Provide a safe and supportive environment for athletes. Supervise training and competition activities. Report to committee and regional sports co-ordinator. Full role description available.

Hours

Sports season. Weekly training sessions on Sundays. Occasional competition events in and out of Whanganui.

Skill requirements

Sound knowledge and understanding of indoor bowls, rules and coaching. Confident communicator. Good organisation and time management.

Personality requirements

Approachable and a good listener. Enthusiastic. Coaching and first aid qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Sewing Machinists

Ref: #00312

Handy person, Homecrafts

Description

Sew loose cushion covers for easy chairs. Sewing machines and materials provided.

Hours

As many as possible - but four hours a week if possible.

Skill requirements

Good sewing skills. Able to work alone or as part of a team.

Personality requirements

Attention to detail.

Recreational Therapist Assistant

Ref: #00310

Befriending, Entertaining, Event organisation, Event support, Guiding/Leading groups

Description

Volunteers required to help with van outings, assisting residents when they are having a picnic and helping residents when they are playing bingo

Hours

10.30am - 3pm

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

empathy with the elderly, kind and willing to listen to their stories

Mural Artist

Ref: #00309

Arts, Painting, repairing

Description

To design and paint a mural at the front of the building

Hours

negotiable

Skill requirements

Good eye for detail, will take instructions

Personality requirements

Friendly, non-judgemental, team player

Art Tutor's Assistant (Sewing)

Ref: #00305

Arts, Homecrafts

Description

Confident sewing machine operator required to assist people with learning to sew in art class.

Hours

9.00am to 3.00pm Wednesday

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Relate comfortably with a variety of people.

Driver

Ref: #00294

Driving, Driving

Description

To transport visually impaired and blind people to and from the craft group. Would prefer volunteer to live in the same area as our visually impaired and blind people to save the volunteer driving all around town - need drivers in the Whanganui East and St John's Hill areas.

Hours

1.30-3.30 Monday or Tuesday All year Feb-Dec

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Craft Room Volunteer

Ref: #00293

Arts, Befriending, Homecrafts, Hospitality support

Description

To help and assist visually impaired and blind people to do a range of crafts.

Hours

1.30-3.30pm Monday or Tuesday All year round February - December.

Skill requirements

Being crafty helps but not necessary.

Personality requirements

Compassionate and caring. Helpful and able to use their initiative, capable and wanting to be there.

Server/Dishwasher @ Friendship Meal

Ref: #00290

Hospitality support

Description

Serving meals and washing dishes.

Hours

Mornings

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Dishwasher

Ref: #00288

Hospitality support

Description

Dishwasher for Friendship Meals.

Hours

3rd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 12 noon to 1.30pm (meal provided)

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

GirlGuiding NZ Youth Leaders

Ref: #00287

Child care, Guiding/Leading groups, Mentoring

Description

Our vision is that all girls and young women in every community are inspired and empowered to turn their dreams into reality. To do that we need fun and energetic volunteers (both men and women) to run high quality units.

Hours

Meetings run for up to two hours during the school term. Any planning done outside of this can be done flexibly and from home. There will be opportunities to get involved in camps and activities in the school holidays.

Skill requirements

You do not need any prior experience in Guiding to get involved. You just need to be someone who: Is passionate about working with children and young people aged 5-6 (Pippins), 7-9 (Brownies), 9-12 (Guides) and 12-17 (Rangers). Is good at building lasting relationships with children and families. Enjoys planning and delivering fun activities to help girls thrive. Wants to empower and motivate girls to be the best version of themselves. Loves to get involved in the local community. You will be given free leadership training and all uniform is provided.

Personality requirements

If you are passionate about girls feeling good about themselves and confident in their abilities and individuality, it is very likely that we will have a role for you in helping them achieve this. Our programmes are non-formal and encourage girls to participate and be challenged at the same time.

Handy person

Ref: #00272

Handy person

Description

We need someone who is experienced with most Handy person skills, maintain general tasks at two locations, as and when required. - City Mission, 7 Park Place - Zest for Mission, 163 Victoria Avenue

Hours

when required

Skill requirements

General all-rounder

Personality requirements

A friendly, easy-going personality.

Community Promotions, Events, Marketing and Fundraising

Ref: #00269

Event organisation, Fundraising, Marketing

Description

We need someone with a vision to promote who, what and where the Christian Social Services (City Mission) Whanganui is, and help in developing change for the Community.

Hours

To be negotiated

Skill requirements

All and any relevant Tertiary Qualifications will be highly regarded...

Personality requirements

A friendly, outgoing personality.

Committee Member

Ref: #00260

Committee member/Trustee, Editing, reviewing

Description

Assist with the restoration of Wanganui Air Traffic Control restoration.

Hours

10

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Board Member. Governance

Ref: #00256

Committee member/Trustee

Description

Formulation of policies, oversight of procedures. Planning and Forecasting organisation activities. Evaluation of Wanganui Budget Advisory Service. Acting as a Good Employer. Fulfilling all legal and ethical standards. Adhering to NZFFBS and Govt Requirements.

Hours

About three to five hours per month.

Skill requirements

Good communicator and listener, sense of humour, patience, tolerance be firm but fair. Eager to learn about WBAS

Personality requirements

See above. Concern about the people in our community.

Walking Companion for Multiple Sclerosis Person

Ref: #00242

Befriending, Health support

Description

A Multiple Sclerosis sufferer would like to go to town on a Thursday between 10- 11.30.a.m. They will need assistance as they are in a wheelchair that is manual and they cannot push themselves.

Hours

10.a.m - 11.30 a.m on Thursdays.

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

The sufferer has a limited budget. Please discuss with Volunteer Manager.

Handy Person/Basic Furniture Restorer

Ref: #00229

Arts, Handy person, Homecrafts, Painting, repairing, Sales, Sorting

Description

Restoration/beautification of donated furniture to be displayed and sold. Create quality crafts/home decor items from donated goods or recycled materials. Serve customers in the showroom - includes money handling.

Hours

Monday and Friday 9a.m until 4.p.m Wednesday 10a.m until 1.p.m.

Skill requirements

Willing to learn basic furniture restoration. Creative with an eye for detail. Willing to give input and share own ideas. Able to work both alone or in a team environment. Use initiative when furniture comes in. Good customer skills.

Personality requirements

Friendly. Good communication skills.

Sports Coach

Ref: #00226

Coaching [sport]

Description

Organise sport coaching and games at lunch time (1:30 to 2:00pm).

Hours

1:30pm to 2:00pm

Skill requirements

Active and some knowledge of major sports - rugby, soccer, netball, cricket, softball.

Personality requirements

Able to relate respectfully and with humour to students in the 11 to 13 year age groups.

Board Member Brain Injury

Ref: #00202

Committee member/Trustee, Event organisation, Event support, Fundraising, Newsletter collation, Promotion

Description

Brain Injury Association Whanganui Board consists of a President, Secretary/Treasurer, Vice President and up to six Committee members. Monthly meetings attend to any concerns raised by the Liaison Officer or Administrator. Plan and undertake fundraising events alongside normal office holder duties undertaken in committees.

Hours

Monthly meetings approximately two hours from 5pm to 7pm. Other times depending on events/fundraising involvements.

Skill requirements

People ideally with (but not essential) Committee experience. Available for assisting at fundraising (i.e. raffles) or other events - if possible during the day or weekends at times.

Personality requirements

People with an understanding and empathy for disabled persons' needs. Able to work as a team member.

Forest Sanctuary Volunteer

Ref: #00183

Conservation work, Gardening / planting, Painting, repairing

Description

Our regular Volunteering days are Tuesdays and Thursdays. We meet at 9.a.m out at Bushy Park and work on a variety of Conservation tasks around the forest and predator fence. You would need warm layers,rain gear and sturdy boots,snack/lunch and a drink bottle. We are regularly working alongside N.Z endangered birds such as stitchbird, saddleback and North Island Robin. in this beautiful mature forest. STRICTLY NO DOGS ALLOWED

Hours

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am until noon. Some Volunteers stay into the afternoon.

Skill requirements

Reasonable level of physical fitness .Able to work on very uneven ground, and willingness to join in working with others.

Personality requirements

Happy to work with others

Committee Assistance

Ref: #00182

Advocacy, Committee member/Trustee, Conservation work, Coordinating, Event organisation, Event support, Fundraising, Information Gathering, Marketing, Media, Newsletter collation, Photography, visual media, Promotion, Publicity, Research, Sales, Writing

Description

People with expertise and willingness to work on one of four Bushy Park Committees - Forest and Farm. Buildings. Education and Promotion. Fundraising.

Hours

Committees meet monthly with additional tasks to action.

Skill requirements

A willingness to carry out activities agreed by the committee.

Personality requirements

Working with others co-operatively.

Retail/Sales Assistant

Ref: #00153

Hospitality (front of house), Sales

Description

Sales people who enjoy talking to customers and helping them to select items of furniture. Friendly and interesting work environment. Possibility of learning creative skills if interested.

Hours

One day per week.

Skill requirements

Enjoys talking to people, friendly and able to work alone or as part of a team.

Personality requirements

Good communication and customer service skills.

Collection/Delivery Driver

Ref: #00137

Driving, Driving, First Aider (trained), Handy person, Media, Sales, Sorting

Description

Collect donations and deliver customer purchases. Keen eye for quality control, clean full drivers license and high standard of customer service.

Hours

Roster: Monday & Wednesday 9am - 12pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-12pm & 11.30am - 3pm

Skill requirements

A clean full drivers license, excellent customer service, a careful eye for detail.

Personality requirements

Honest, reliable, friendly. A knowledge of the Wanganui Community will be an advantage.

Retail Assistant

Ref: #00136

Handy person, Sales, Sorting

Description

Assist in the day to day running of our 2nd hand shop. Till operation, cash handling & reconciliation, customer service, sorting, pricing and cleaning.

Hours

Monday to Friday 9.30 until 4.30.p.m Saturday 10.30.a.m to 2.30.p.m.

Skill requirements

Cash handling skills are essential. Honest, reliable, excellent customer service skills, a sense of humor essential.

Personality requirements

Honest, reliable, friendly. A knowledge of and passion for the Wanganui Community will be an advantage.

Transport Driver for Patients

Ref: #00105

Driving, Driving, Health support, Mentoring, Telephone

Description

Contact person requiring pick up, collect from home, take to appointment in either PALMERSTON NORTH or WELLINGTON and return him/her home. Free transport.

Hours

2 to 10 hours per week. POLICE CHECK REQUIRED.

Skill requirements

Full, clean, current drivers licence, Safe and careful driving practises and vehicle with current registration and WoF.

Personality requirements

Good listening skills, friendly, sensitive, reliable and flexible. Ability to relate to all manner of people. Must maintain confidentiality.

Conservation Volunteer

Ref: #00092

Conservation work, Gardening / planting

Description

Weeding, planting and some trapping at Westmere Lake with a group of like minded individuals.

Hours

Wednesday mornings 9-11 dependent on weather.

Skill requirements

Reasonable level of fitness, reliable own transport, interest in plants.

Personality requirements

Able to take direction and work independently.

Art Tutor's Assistant

Ref: #00066

First Aider (trained), Information Technology

Description

Assisting participants creativity. Completing forms. Assist with set up and clean up. Remind people to sign register. Prepare and clear up morning tea.

Hours

9.00am until 3.00pm Wednesdays

Skill requirements

First aid certificate required.

Personality requirements

Community Patrol Volunteer

Ref: #00065

Driving

Description

Patrolling the streets and around business premises in pairs - monitoring security cameras - liaising with public - some late nights.

Hours

9 am - 3.30 pm Mon - Wed 9 pm - 2.30 am Thurs -Sat

Skill requirements

Clear communication - record accurately - clean, full drivers license - good eyesight/observation.

Personality requirements

Teamworker, non-confrontational.

Committee Members

Ref: #00060

Committee member/Trustee, Guiding/Leading groups, Mentoring

Description

Train to be an officer within unit, under the umbrella of New Zealand cadets. Military background is preferred, but not required. A role for any body who wishes to learn and mentor youth.

Hours

Evenings. Once a month for 2 hours.

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Castlecliff Coast Care Helpers

Ref: #00042

Gardening / planting

Description

Mulching - weeding - planting - operating a weedeater.

Hours

1-2 hrs usually 10 until midday. Tues/Thurs/Sat.

Skill requirements

Understand dune environment. Responsible use of machinery. Plant identification.

Personality requirements

Co-operative with others.

Bird Rescue Assistants/Handyman

Ref: #00037

Cooking, Handy person, Painting, repairing, Sorting

Description

Food preparation - cleaning and feeding birds - general cleaning.

Hours

9 am- 2 pm, 1 pm - 4 pm.

Skill requirements

Building skills an advantage.

Personality requirements

(I'm pretty sure Dawn would want Bird Rescue Assistants to have SOME personality).

Shop Assistant

Ref: #00035

Handy person, Marketing, Publicity, Sales, Sorting

Description

Displaying Goods - Sorting Donations - Tidying Shop - Sales

Hours

Tuesdays 10am until 3.p.m, Thursdays 10a.m until 3.30.p.m and Saturdays 10a.m until 2.p.m

Skill requirements

Handling money, People skills, stress tolerance - some lifting required

Personality requirements

Reliability and dependability even as demand for action in the shop varies. Honesty, pleasant manner with the public.

General weeding Gordon Park

Ref: #00032

Conservation work, Gardening / planting

Description

General weeding of reserves. Weeding at Gordons Bush second Tuesday of each month 9 am until noon and fourth Thursday of each month 1 pm until 4 pm Transport,morning and afternoon teas provided.

Hours

Skill requirements

Reasonable level of fitness, interest in the outdooor environment

Personality requirements

Hard working, friendly.

Front of Shop / Customer Service

Ref: #00027

Event support, Sales, Sorting

Description

Serving shop customers - Keep shop floor tidy

Hours

rostered shifts 9am-1pm Monday to Friday

Skill requirements

Able to use a till.

Personality requirements

Good friendly personality

Victim Support Worker

Ref: #00020

Befriending, Counselling, Data Entry, Mentoring

Description

To support those in the community affected by Crime and Trauma to restore their lives. Must have a computer and skills to operate. Transport & cellphone required. A clean Police record & be prepared for a Police check. Be a teamplayer but able to work on your own. Constant supervision of work carried out by co-ordinator.

Hours

At least 8 hours over a 7 day roster.

Skill requirements

Life skills - social work skills. Be open to all and any training provided.

Personality requirements

Empathy - Communication & Listening skills.

Meals on Wheels Driver

Ref: #00013

Driving, Driving

Description

Deliver meals that have been prepared by Wanganui Hospital to recipients. You must have your own car and car insurance.

Hours

One and a half hours one day a week. Collect meals not later than 11.25 am from hospital kitchen, week days.

Skill requirements

Reliable, friendly, drivers licence. Able to commit to at least 1 & 1/2 hours one day a week. Or can you be a relief driver? We have a Team of 160 Meals on Wheels volunteers already/ but need more.

Personality requirements

Friendly. Use own vehicle.

Gardeners

Ref: #00001

Gardening / planting

Description

Working in a large vegetable garden and orchard, digging over, weeding, planting, composting, harvesting.

Hours

Skill requirements

A love of Gardening and self Management skills.

Personality requirements