Bocce Assistant

Ref: #00409

Event support

Description

Assisting with umpiring at a Bocce competition for Special Olympics

Hours

18th November 2018

Skill requirements

Some sports knowledge would be advisable.

Personality requirements

Patience friendly

Holiday Programme Assistant

Ref: #00408

Advocacy, Arts, Conservation work, Event organisation, Event support, Guiding/Leading groups, Marketing, Mentoring, Photography, visual media, Promotion

Description

To support staff and coordinate groups. Activities can include playing.coaching sports. Helping plan and deliver events. Encouraging the use of art and craft equipment and preparing lunches.This is great experience and gets your foot in the door for Youth Work.

Hours

Hours 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m December 18 - 22, 2018 January 08 - 26, 2019

Skill requirements

Active positive role models.

Personality requirements

good sense of humour, confident and awesomeness.

Volunteer Budget Advisor

Ref: #00407

Administration [General], Advocacy, Data collection, Financial Counselling, Interviewing, Word processing

Description

To interview and advise client as per guidelines. Perform general office duties. Participate in training.

Hours

3 - 5 hours a week Usually during week days, whatever suits best.

Skill requirements

Excellent listening and communication. Good organisational and administration skills. Able to maintain confidentiality.

Personality requirements

Non-judgmental and being positive.

Masters Games 2019 Volunteer

Ref: #00406

Coordinating, Data Entry, Event organisation, Event support, Hospitality (front of house), Publicity, Reception [General]

Description

A variety of roles will be discussed at appointment with the Volunteer Coordinator in assisting with the Masters Games 2019.

Hours

To be advised

Skill requirements

Good knowledge of Wanganui. Friendly, well presented and genuinely a people's person.

Personality requirements

Tram Motorman

Ref: #00402

Driving, Driving, Guiding/Leading groups

Description

Operate an electrified tram on the tram line on Taupo Quay and provide good service.

Hours

1-3 p.m.

Skill requirements

Some mechanical knowledge would be an advantage. Communication - Be able to provide good rapport with passengers during/after rides.

Personality requirements

Friendly, pleasant, responsive and commitment

Tram Conductor

Ref: #00401

Befriending, Guiding/Leading groups, Hospitality support

Description

Sell and clip passenger tickets. Answer any questions and provide a good professional service on our tram line along Taupo Quay.

Hours

Roster 1-3 p.m.

Skill requirements

Communication - To be able to have good rapport with the passengers.

Personality requirements

Warm and pleasant. Responsive and committed

Tough Kid Event Marshal

Ref: #00400

Event support

Description

Assisting kids through the obstacle course safely at Cooks Gardens. Preventing bottle necking/holdups at an obstacle and helping the kids it they get a little stuck. Able to call for help if needed and direct kids in the right direction to the next obstacle.

Hours

9 am - 5 pm approximately. Option to finish at 2.30 pm.

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Good with kids, positive, happy and encouraging!!

Treasurer

Ref: #00399

Accounting, Committee member/Trustee, Data collection, Data Entry, Reporting

Description

As club treasurer you will manage the financial affairs of the club including paying accounts, invoicing members when due, maintaining membership database and reporting on these.

Hours

Approximately 1-2 hours per week.

Skill requirements

Computer skills: Excel, basic knowledge of Xero Accounting system. familiar with Charities Commission's reporting standards.

Personality requirements

Willing to be an active committee member. Able to attend monthly committee meetings.

Stall Assistant-River Market

Ref: #00398

Event support, Sales

Description

Set up gazebos, tables and merchandise. Let people know about our community group, encourage membership and sell merchandise. Pack away and dismantle gazebo/tables at end of market session.

Hours

Not necessary to do full morning - just first or second half is OK. Saturday mornings: 7.30 am - 12.30 pm

Skill requirements

Friendly person ready to talk with public and promote 'Friends of the Whanganui River'

Personality requirements

Smile

Art Aide Support Person

Ref: #00392

Befriending

Description

To provide support for an individual with MS and Intellectual Disabilities while attending an art group.

Hours

Wednesday and Thursday 9 am - 3 pm

Skill requirements

Patience and able to communicate with people with intellectual disabilities.

Personality requirements

Radio Operator

Ref: #00384

Administration [General], Coordinating, Data Entry, Information Gathering, Reporting

Description

Operate radio to communicate with recreational boats departing and returning from Wharf Street. To communicate with them as to their whereabouts and to record these details on log sheets. Suit a single person or couple.

Hours

Summer 6.30-13.00 or 13.00 -21.00 Winter 7.00 -13.00 or 13.00 -19.00 Half day shifts - 2 or more duties each week

Skill requirements

An ability to speak clearly and to have reasonable hearing; as Fisherman and/or their radios are not always clear. To be able to write legibly so as to refer to previous recording.

Personality requirements

Sense of humour

Recreation Support Assistant

Ref: #00376

Arts, Befriending, Cooking, Entertaining, Event organisation, Event support, Fundraising, Gardening / planting, Guiding/Leading groups, Homecrafts, Visiting

Description

Assist Recreation Team Leader in activities with the residents.

Hours

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Skill requirements

People with the ability to build rapport with the elderly, art and craft knowledge, communication skills.

Personality requirements

Gym Companion Volunteer

Ref: #00375

Befriending

Description

A lady is in full time wheel chair. She would like someone to help her on a Thursday morning at Inspire Gym. She wants assistance for someone to learn her upper bold fitness routine, which has been done by rehab instructors.

Hours

1 hour once a week

Skill requirements

Gym minded person

Personality requirements

Compassionate, empathy and does not take things said personally.

Raffle Team Members

Ref: #00372

Fundraising

Description

Assistance required with selling of fundraising raffle tickets

Hours

as per availability of team

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Back Stage Crew Member

Ref: #00368

Event support, Handy person, Painting, repairing

Description

Back stage crew perform a multiple of tasks from setting up chairs on stage to building sets to flying back drops to painting and cleaning.

Hours

Usually 2-3 hours on a Tuesday evening 7:30 p.m. onwards, then as required.

Skill requirements

Physically fit. Building /metalwork knowledge is helpful but not necessary.

Personality requirements

Willing to listen and learn new things. Able to take on instructions.

Craft Room Group Volunteer

Ref: #00361

Homecrafts, Painting, repairing, Sorting, Writing

Description

To assist blind and partially sighted members to do crafts on a Monday or Tuesday afternoon

Hours

1.30 - 3.30 Mon and Tues

Skill requirements

Enjoy crafts and quick learners

Personality requirements

Health Shuttle Driver

Ref: #00356

Driving, Driving

Description

Drivers are needed for our St John health shuttle service. We provide a safe and efficient transport for clients with health related appointments to Palmerston North. For this we need qualified drivers who are punctual, friendly and willing to be a team player.

Hours

3-4 shifts a month (each shift is a full day) Week days only (Can be early starts)

Skill requirements

A clean, full driver's licence, safe driving practices: Every 2 months driving is assessed like going for licence. If fail the volunteer unable to continue as driver. Good time management skills, enjoy working with all people. Computer skills and must have internet access: Be computer savvy (ask volunteer if they do internet banking, emails and online shopping). Must be able to view Health Shuttle website for: daily activity, rosters (inform availability/when required) and client information regarding pick-ups.

Personality requirements

Honest, caring, reliable and friendly. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Minute Taker

Ref: #00342

Reading / Writing

Description

Minute taker - Take notes at weekly meeting and any special meetings. Write up minutes within days following meeting and email out to members.

Hours

09:00 -10:30 a.m. weekly

Skill requirements

Accurate recording of minutes.

Personality requirements

Friendly and approachable. Able to fit in with a group and be a team player.

Secretary

Ref: #00337

Data Entry, Information Gathering, Reading / Writing, Research, Secretary, Writing

Description

To take notes at monthly meeting and at any special general meetings. Write up minutes within the week following the meeting and email board members. Also any other secretarial duties required by the organisation.

Hours

10.30 - 11.30am. Every 2nd Thursday of the month

Skill requirements

Good accurate recording of minutes. Ability to keep membership details up to date.

Personality requirements

Ability to fit in with the group and be a team player. Enthusiastic and focused and interest in aviation a must. Own transport an advantage as meetings are at the airport but can pick up

Local Coordinator Girl Guiding NZ

Ref: #00321

Coordinating, Event support, Fundraising, Guiding/Leading groups, Mentoring, Promotion

Description

At GirlGuiding NZ 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 enthusiastic people who are good at providing direction and support to the Unit Leaders!

Hours

Skill requirements

You do not need any prior experience in Guiding to get involved, you need to be someone who: * Is good at building lasting relationships with children, families, and other volunteers. * Has good oversight to ensure programme delivery is fun, challenging, relevant and exciting for all girls. * Will work with unit leaders to ensure has a strong girl-led approach.

Personality requirements

* Can provide leadership, direction and support to leaders. * Has good communication skills to ensure each unit feels a part of the GirlGuiding community.

Shop Assistant

Ref: #00319

Sales, Sorting

Description

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

Hours

Saturday shift hours 10 am to 1 pm

Skill requirements

Good knowledge of books.

Personality requirements

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

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.

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 High personal hygiene standard required as the volunteers are working with the elderly. Non-smoker essential.

Driver

Ref: #00294

Driving, Driving

Description

To transport visually impaired and blind people to and from the craft group.

Hours

1.30-3.30 Monday or Tuesday All year Feb-Dec

Skill requirements

Kind,caring and compassionate.

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.

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.

Interviewer

Ref: #00150

Data collection, Filing, Information Gathering, Information Technology, Interviewing, Sorting, Word processing

Description

To listen, ask questions to clarify information being sort. Research and provide appropriate information.

Hours

Can commit to 3 hours per week open Mon-Fri 9.30 am - 3.30 pm

Skill requirements

computer confident: ability to do research via computer; work with databases

Personality requirements

Good listener, keen to learn, interested in other, is eager to help.

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. Day shift only available as well

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. If interested in Day shift only full drivers licence not essential

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

Bird Rescue Shop Assistant

Ref: #00035

Handy person, Marketing, Publicity, Sales, Sorting

Description

Displaying Goods - Sorting Donations - Tidying Shop - Sales

Hours

Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am until 3.p.m, 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.

Conservation work, 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 outdoor environment

Personality requirements

Hard working, friendly.

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.

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