Room 110
60 Ridgway St
Wanganui 4500
06 347 9430
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- Accounting
- Administration [General]
- Analysis
- Data collection
- Data Entry
- Editing, reviewing
- Filing
- Information Technology
- Librarian
- Newsletter collation
- Reception [General]
- Reporting
- Secretary
- Telephone
- Word processing
- Arts
- Committee member/Trustee
- Conservation work
- Cooking
- Coordinating
- Driving
- Event organisation
- Event support
- Fundraising
- Gardening / planting
- Handy person
- History (recording/research)
- Homecrafts
- Hospitality support
- Information Gathering
- Marketing
- Media
- Painting, repairing
- Photography, visual media
- Promotion
- Publicity
- Research
- Sales
- Shopping
- Sorting
- Street collection
- Writing
- Advocacy
- Befriending
- Child care
- Coaching [sport]
- Counselling
- Driving
- Entertaining
- Family Support (e.g. refugees)
- Financial Counselling
- First Aider (trained)
- Guiding/Leading groups
- Health support
- Hospitality (front of house)
- Interviewing
- Mentoring
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
- Visiting
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Treasurer Assistant
Ref: #00557
Accounting, Reporting
Additional details
Close to public transport Work from home Description
We looking for someone to assistant our Treasurer with the monthly finance duties. Police check required.Hours
Weekly: Flexible hours; attend monthly meetingsSkill requirements
Finance, Computer Literate, AccountingPersonality requirements
Empathetic, work well with others -
Unity Food Administrator
Ref: #00556
Administration [General], Data collection, Fundraising, Newsletter collation, Promotion, Reporting, Research, Secretary, Telephone
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Training Description
To help with emails, enquiries and to assist with contacting companies for donations.Hours
Friday 12-3 p.mSkill requirements
Administration skills, computer savvy, likes phone calling and emailing.Personality requirements
Friendly, polite, intelligent, good in spelling -
Brass Whanganui Lawn Mower Team Member
Ref: #00555
Gardening / planting
Additional details
Training Description
Lawn mowing for Heads Road businesses as a fundraiser for Brass Whanganui. This is done when required but approximately once a monthHours
3-5 hours every 4-6 weeksSkill requirements
Physically fit and able, can use a basic lawn mower. Ideal for an active retireePersonality requirements
Hard working, diligent, reliable and cheerful -
Environment Base Assistant
Ref: #00553
Data Entry, Reception [General], Sorting
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Close to public transport Training Description
Welcome visitors and take any vistors on tour of the Whanganui Environmental Base and Re-use Academy Houses. Put away items donated by the public. Assist with joining and loaning from the library. Help customers with eco cleaning and body care product refills. Take of payments/donations in cash and via EftPos.Hours
Shifts: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m./1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Skill requirements
Enjoy working part of a team. Passionate about protecting the environment. Organised and tidy. Consistent and trustworthy.Personality requirements
Caring and understanding of people in different walks of life. Patient and tolerant. Friendly and approachable when dealing with customers. -
Whanganui Liaison Officers - Canine Friends
Ref: #00550
Visiting
Additional details
Training Description
We go to resthomes, hospitals, hospices and libraries to spend time with the elderly, professionals, students and kids - to share the love with our dogs. Police check required.Hours
At least one hour per monthSkill requirements
Good behaviour dog, age over 1 year old. Will need to be assessedPersonality requirements
Good with elderly (dementia) patients, team player, on-time, reliable -
WCS Handy Person
Ref: #00548
Handy person
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Training Description
To provide help with general maintenance such as replacing light bulbs, keeping paths clear, fixing sticking doors and taking rubbish to the tip. Helping art tutor when required.Hours
Once a weekSkill requirements
physically strong, car driver with full licence preferredPersonality requirements
Cheerful, helpful -
WCS Treasurer
Ref: #00547
Accounting, Committee member/Trustee, Data collection, Data Entry
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Training Description
Compiling financial reports. Making payments when required, Supported by board member. Required to attend a monthly board meeting, annual general meeting, and possible interim meetings with financial staff. Police check required.Hours
To be advisedSkill requirements
Computer literate. Familiar with Xero financial reporting. Good time managementPersonality requirements
Ability to show empathy and good listening skills -
WCS Board Member
Ref: #00546
Analysis, Committee member/Trustee
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Training Description
This position requires attendance to a monthly board meeting, annual general meeting, and possible interim meetings with financial administrative staff. Assist with other tasks as required.Hours
To be advisedSkill requirements
Computer literate, motivated team person, self motivated, punctual and compassionate.Personality requirements
Ability to show empathy and good listening skills. -
Activity Assistant
Ref: #00545
Befriending, Entertaining, Event support, Hospitality support
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Description
To help recreational staff with afternoon activities. These could include mini golf, skittles etc. Then assisting with afternoon tea. At 3:00 p.m. is Happy Hour, so assisting with drinks and snacks and talking with residents.Hours
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Skill requirements
Personality requirements
out-going, talkative, light hearted -
Eco Warrior Sorter Extraordinaire
Ref: #00544
Sorting
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Description
Sorting recycling and dropping off to the Resource Recovery Centre. Dispose of landfill refuse. Help Kai Hub to design recycling system and guidelines. Police check required.Hours
1-2 hours per week, Thursday preferred but can be flexible.Skill requirements
Full Class 1 Drivers Licence and over 25 years oldPersonality requirements
Care for the environment, trustworthy and reliable -
Kai Whakapai/Cleaner
Ref: #00543
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Description
We need someone to vacuum floors, clean bathrooms and wiping surfaces. Police check required.Hours
2 hoursSkill requirements
Attention to detailsPersonality requirements
Care for the environment, trustworthy, and reliable. -
Workshop Assistant/ Bike Mechanic
Ref: #00542
First Aider (trained), Handy person, Tutoring
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Training Description
To assist Green Bikes in its core functions: showing users how to fix their bikes (if possible), build bikes for the community, dismantle bikes. Hopefully volunteers will learn more skills as they go and their role can change.Hours
OPEN Tuesdays 1:00 - 8:00 p.m.Skill requirements
Ideally individuals with some experience of bicycle maintenance or an interest in it.Personality requirements
Patient, happy to work with young people -
Indoor Bowls Coach Assistant
Ref: #00539
Coaching [sport]
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Training Description
The Whanganui Blind and Vision Impaired Bowls Club will be running a bowls coaching clinic. Our hope is to attract and train volunteers to assist with the coaching of vision impaired players. You are welcome to join and compete as well. Police check required.Hours
Clinics: Sun 26 February 2023 & Sun 5 March 2023 to attend. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Actual days to be advised for role.Skill requirements
They need to be able to kneel.Personality requirements
To be kind, patient and keen to help others. -
Mobile Blood Drive Support Assistant
Ref: #00533
Hospitality support
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Close to public transport Training Description
Serve refreshments to blood donors after they have donated. Be able to interact well people and have good personal presentation. To be aware of donors whom may suddenly feel unwell after donation. Able to call for a nurse.Hours
NOVEMBER Tues 21: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. / Wed 22: 11:00 a.m.-5.30 p.m. / Thurs 23: 7.30 a.m.- 2.00pm FUTURE Feb 2024Skill requirements
Excellent interpersonal skills and use initiative. Be fit and well.Personality requirements
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Van Driver
Ref: #00532
Driving
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Training Description
To collect people from their homes and some rest homes and bring them to the Centre for social activities. At the conclusion to return the people to their homes and rest homes. Police check requiredHours
First and third Thursday of each month 1 - 4:00 p.m.Skill requirements
Clean full drivers licencePersonality requirements
Friendly, patient -
Indoor Bowls Facilitator
Ref: #00525
Coaching [sport], Coordinating
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Training Description
Looking for a person to manage and guide an indoor bowls group. To assist with the playing of the game and giving tips. Police check required.Hours
To be confirmedSkill requirements
Good knowledge of indoor bowls rulesPersonality requirements
Good communicator - Patient - Good sense of humour -
Basketball Coach
Ref: #00524
Committee member/Trustee, Coordinating, Driving, Event organisation, Event support, Fundraising, Promotion
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Training Description
Coaching Special Olympics athletes of varying ages and abilities for an hour per week. Attending events/tournaments as required. Police check required.Hours
ASAP We are looking to increase our numbers.Skill requirements
Someone who has basketball knowledge. Reasonable level of fitness. Empathy and a sense of humour.Personality requirements
Understanding of individuals personalities. -
City Mission Assistant Gardener
Ref: #00523
Gardening / planting
Additional details
Training Description
To assist with the seasonal planting and maintenance of the City Mission garden. Use on site opportunities to compost. Follow best practice in the use of garden fertiliser and chemicals. Maintain and grow the relationships within the community of the City Mission supporters.Hours
Flexible hours: Summer - busier, more hours required. Winter- approximately 1 morning shift (3hrs)Skill requirements
Interest in growing vegetables. Able to communicate well and work with others.Personality requirements
Responsible Able to work autonomously when required. Has own transport -
Delivery Driver
Ref: #00522
Driving
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Close to public transport Training Description
We require a delivery/pick-up driver for our small truck (able to drive with a car licence) to deliver goods purchased from the shop and to pick up items donated for the shop. Police check is required for this role.Hours
Thursday 3- 4 hours per weekSkill requirements
Car licence (full) Over 25 Able to lift items (at least 2 people are on the truck so not on their own).Personality requirements
Cheerfu, polite, easy going -
Swim Club Coordinators
Ref: #00516
Administration [General], Coaching [sport], Committee member/Trustee, Coordinating, Event organisation, Event support
Additional details
Training Description
To organise and run the swimming club. To provide/administer swimming club activities for the local and wider community. Police Check required for this role.Hours
Skill requirements
Personality requirements
Good rapport with children -
Walking Tour Guide
Ref: #00515
Guiding/Leading groups
Additional details
Training Description
Leading patrons on a tour of Whanganui's local buildings, monuments and other places of interest. Tours are on a fixed route and take about 2 hours. To have knowledge of the city's history. Full training given.Hours
Shifts: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m./2:00 - 4:00 p.m Operate September to AprilSkill requirements
Strong interest in Whanganui's historyPersonality requirements
Friendly, able to relate to variety of people -
Walking Companion
Ref: #00513
Visiting
Additional details
Close to public transport Training Description
We are in need of a person to take our clients walking. This person has always enjoyed walking but due to their eyesight unable to do alone.Hours
To join Club Gold members who meet at 102 Peat Street prior to set off. From 9 a.m. for 1hr and return to start location.Skill requirements
Sighted guiding training will be provided to assist when walking with blind people.Personality requirements
Kind and patient -
Retail - Op Shop Whanganui East
Ref: #00512
Sales, Sorting
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Training Description
Retail Position - working in our shop. Sorting donated goods, stocking shelves, customer service and cleaning. Half day shifts Monday - Saturday. Police Check required for this role.Hours
Half day shifts 9am - 12.30 12.30 - 4pmSkill requirements
Communication skills, friendly, willing to learn Eftpos and tillPersonality requirements
Team player, able to take direction -
Retail - Op Shop Gonville
Ref: #00511
Sales, Sorting
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Training Description
Retail Position - working in our shop. Sorting donated goods, stocking shelves, customer service and cleaning. Half day shifts: Monday - Saturday Police Check required for this role.Hours
Half day shifts 9am-12.30 and 12.30-4pmSkill requirements
Communication skills, friendly, willing to learn Eftpos and tillPersonality requirements
Team player, able to take direction -
Committee Member/Administrator
Ref: #00506
Administration [General], Advocacy, Analysis, Coordinating, Counselling, Data collection, Data Entry, Editing, reviewing, Event organisation, Event support, Filing, Fundraising, Guiding/Leading groups, Health support, History (recording/research), Information Gathering, Information Technology, Interviewing, Librarian, Marketing, Media, Mentoring, Newsletter collation, Promotion, Publicity, Reading / Writing, Reception [General], Reporting, Research, Sales, Secretary, Shopping, Sorting, Street collection, Telephone, Tutoring, Word processing, Writing
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Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Training Description
Someone to be actively involved in the running of the branch. An Admin Star as well as a Committee Member that ensures anyone who contacts the office or attends external events is provided with appropriate literature and guidance. Undertake a wide range of general administrative tasks when required. Promote sale items e.g. jams, sauce socks in a professional manner. Attend committee meetings, initially in person but via zoom will be considered. Police Check required for this role.Hours
Flexible hours Min 2 hours shifts 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. / 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.Skill requirements
Need not to be diabetic, but happy to learn about condition. Excellent written and spoken communication skills. Experienced in general office tasks e.g. has previously worked for 2-3 years. A willingness to learn and take on new tasks. Previous experience on a Committee/Board is beneficial but NOT essential.Personality requirements
Outgoing/friendly/a willing listener who is not judgmental. Not frightened to ask questions to clarify/ensure literature is provided. Able to think outside the box. happy to be in sole charge position. -
Hostel Hand
Ref: #00503
Cooking, Driving, Gardening / planting, Handy person, Painting, repairing
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Training Description
Jack/Jill of all or any trade! We need assistance with meal preparation, gardening, cleaning, supervision of the girls, basic repairs and maintenance including painting. Any assistance would be helpful. Police Check required for this role.Hours
Flexible through out the daySkill requirements
Not necessary. Just genuine understanding for teenage girls and also the ability to complete tasks unsupervised.Personality requirements
Happy, empathetic and friendly -
Studio Assistant
Ref: #00502
Arts, Befriending, Homecrafts, Mentoring, Sorting
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Training Description
We require a studio assistant to help people with their art work when required. Happy to sit and assist when needed. Assist other staff in the studio with general duties of setting and cleaning up.Hours
Wed 10-12pm 12-2pmSkill requirements
Interest and experience in art, empathy towards people with diverse abilities. Respect other people's personal and physical boundaries.Personality requirements
Empathy, creativity, kindness, respect others, patience, compassion and puncuality -
Dial the Newsreader
Ref: #00496
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Training Description
The task consists of reading articles from the Whanganui Chronicle on Wednesdays. This is done from our landline and one will access the current Whanganui Chronicle by coming to our Library.Hours
8:45 - 9:30 a.m.Skill requirements
Clear speaking voicePersonality requirements
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Opp Shop Sorter/Cleaner
Ref: #00495
Sorting
Additional details
Close to public transport Training Description
Sort through donations and make decisions on getting rid of unsuitable items. Sort items for cleaning or pricing. At times assist with wiping down or washing certain items to prepare them for sale. Also, put price tags on items and putting them in appropriate places in the shop. Police Check required for this role.Hours
Various shifts available Options: 1 hour to 4+ hoursSkill requirements
People who can cope with a certain amount of mess and can make some decisions.Personality requirements
Someone who can stay calm and not be overwhelmed by stuff. -
Library Staff
Ref: #00493
Librarian, Reception [General]
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Close to public transport Training Description
To meet people who come into library. Open or close the library and put out or bring in flag; depending on shift timetable. Assist people to take books out or returning books using the self checkout. Police check required.Hours
Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Summer only Sunday 4 - 7 p.m.Skill requirements
People who are able to communicate effectively with the public. Nice,pleasant and helpful manner Interaction witl all age groups including school children.Personality requirements
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Casual Receptionist
Ref: #00478
Administration [General], Data Entry, Filing, Newsletter collation, Reception [General], Reporting, Telephone
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Training Description
To provide a welcoming and inclusive reception place. Greeting visitors and performing general administrative duties. Police Check required for this role.Hours
Casual/On-call Monday to Friday 8.30-12pm 12pm-3pmSkill requirements
Organisational and time management skills Computer/Web/Microsoft LiteracyPersonality requirements
Caring and sensitive manner Ability to work comfortably with people of all social, religious and cultural backgrounds. Positive and professional attitude. -
Board Member / Fundraising Coordinator
Ref: #00477
Coordinating, Event organisation, Event support, Fundraising
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Work from home Training Description
Organise the locations and volunteers for fundraising events. Work with Publicity Officer in promoting events. To work with Treasurer re-banking.Hours
Flexible and to be discussedSkill requirements
Good communication skills, organisation, delegating and time managementPersonality requirements
People person -
Board Member/Publicity Officer
Ref: #00476
Committee member/Trustee, Fundraising, Marketing, Promotion, Publicity
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Work from home Training Description
Coordinate material with Community Advisor and President prior to events and Community House. To ensure locations for posters are met prior to any event.Hours
Flexible and to be advisedSkill requirements
Good communication skills, skills in IT and mixed social media platforms.Personality requirements
People person -
General Handy Person/Gardener
Ref: #00466
Conservation work, Fundraising, Gardening / planting, Handy person
Additional details
Close to public transport Training Description
We are looking for keen people who can assist in maintaining the community garden. To be able to carry out maintenance on our garden buildings when required and assist in further community garden development.Hours
Flexible To be advisedSkill requirements
Self-motivated, practical . Handy man skills-build, fix, maintenance.Personality requirements
Punctual , adaptable -
On-Call - Dial the News Reader
Ref: #00459
Reading / Writing, Telephone
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Work from home Training Description
Accessing the current Whanganui Chronicle newspaper. Recording your voice reading the family notices, weather and 3/4 main articles. This is to be done in the morning when required.Hours
On-call casual hours on weekdaysSkill requirements
Clear voicePersonality requirements
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Meals on Wheels Volunteer
Ref: #00451
Driving
Additional details
Training Description
Pick up meals from the Whanganui Hospital kitchen. Deliver the meals to 5-12 households. Great clients. call Meals on Wheels Coordinator if client not at home. Return empty containers to pick up point (hospital kitchen) after delivery. Notify Age Concern Whanganui Volunteer Coordinator if unable to deliver on an assigned day. Routes usually take 1 to 1.5 hours. Police Check required for this role.Hours
11:15 am to approximately 1 pm weekdays Delivery generally takes 1 - 1.5 hours Able to give 1.5 hours a monthSkill requirements
Must have own car or access to a car with current WOF and car insurance. Able to follow a delivery schedule. Drivers must submit a valid driver's licence. Eye for detail.Personality requirements
Respectful - Happy & cheerful - Reliable & courteous - Respect confidentiality - Be on time -
Deck hand
Ref: #00449
Handy person, Hospitality support
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Training Description
Assist in preparing vessel for sailing, embarking and disembarking of passengers. Assist in handling lines when leaving and returning to the vessel berth. Mix and mingle with passengers sharing the history of the riverboat.Hours
Variable due to seasonal sailings.Skill requirements
An interest in the paddle steamer, the awa and it's history. Being a team player.Personality requirements
The ability to take instruction from the Vessel Master and Bosun -
Drivers
Ref: #00438
Driving
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Training Description
To support blind and vision impaired adults to participate in recreational and social events. Also take them to any eye related appointments when required. Twice each month. Police Check required for this role.Hours
VarySkill requirements
Good communicator and clean driving licence.Personality requirements
Respectful, thoughtful, patient, and good listener. -
General Handy Person
Ref: #00433
Handy person
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Training Description
To be available to complete general odd jobs such as screwing items into walls and odd repairs. Must have their own tools.Hours
As requiredSkill requirements
Handyman skillsPersonality requirements
Friendly -
Community Centre/Library Assistant
Ref: #00430
Befriending, Event support, Information Technology, Librarian, Sales
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Training Description
Be at the heart of a safe, non-judgemental space. You will greet customers as they come in to join a programme or use the library hub. Chat with users, manage the library books as needed, help set up programmes and groups. Cleaning, hospitality and be part of a team. Police Check required for this role.Hours
9:00 am - 1:00 pm 4 hour shiftsSkill requirements
Good with people. Some minor IT skills required.Personality requirements
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Tram Motorman
Ref: #00402
Driving, Driving, Guiding/Leading groups
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Close to public transport Training Description
Operate an electrified tram on the tram line on Taupo Quay and provide good service. Police Check required for this role.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
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Close to public transport Training Description
Sell and clip passenger tickets. Answer any questions and provide a good professional service on our tram line along Taupo Quay. Police Check required for this role.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 -
Coastguard Radio Operator
Ref: #00384
Coordinating, Data collection, Data Entry, Information Gathering, Reporting, Telephone
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Work from home Training 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
1 shift per week, Hours to be discussed at appointment.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 -
Assistant Swimming Coach
Ref: #00380
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Training Description
Working with and supporting head coach. Come to practices when required. Implement swim programme for people with intellectual disabilities. Programme is prepared by head coach. Swim group meets weekly during school term at Splash Centre. Police Check required for this role.Hours
Training is school term only. 5:30 - 6:30 pmSkill requirements
Kind, friendly people. Swim skills knowledge of swim training methods, an advantage but not essential.Personality requirements
Patience and a sense of fun. Commitment to understanding and forming good relationships with swimmers. -
Back Stage Crew Member
Ref: #00368
Event support, Handy person, Painting, repairing
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Training 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. -
Secretary
Ref: #00364
Administration [General], Committee member/Trustee, Data Entry, Event support, Filing, Secretary, Word processing
Additional details
Training Description
Attend all Committee meetings - take minutes. Send, email copies of minutes to all committee members within 2-3 days of meeting. Make up agenda and send out notices of meetings to committee members. Clear P.O Box and deal with general correspondence.Hours
1-2 hours per month Committee meeting every month that would be notified.Skill requirements
Good team playerPersonality requirements
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Health Shuttle Driver
Ref: #00356
Driving, Driving
Additional details
Training 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. Police Check required for this role.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 years driving is assessed by St John driving instructor. It is like going for a 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. A reasonable of fitness as you you will be required to get in and out of the shuttle frequently to help the clients.Personality requirements
Honest, caring, reliable and friendly. Ability to maintain confidentiality. -
Health Shuttle Assistant
Ref: #00353
Befriending
Additional details
Training Description
Assistants 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. We require assistants to help our drivers who are punctual, friendly and willing to be a team player. Police Check required for this role.Hours
3-4 shifts per month. (each shift a full day) Weekdays only (mostly early starts)Skill requirements
Good time management skills, sensitive to the needs of others. Be able to listen and be able to give instruction easily understood by others. Enjoy working with all people. A reasonable amount of fitness as you will be required to get in and out of the shuttle frequently to help the clients. Must be able to view the Health Shuttle website for: daily activity, rosters (inform availability when required) and client information regarding pick-ups.Personality requirements
Honest, caring, reliable, friendly. Ability to maintain confidentiality. -
Driver
Ref: #00294
Driving, Driving
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Training Description
To transport visually impaired and blind people to and from the craft group. Police Check required for this role.Hours
1:30-3:30 p.m. All year Feb-DecSkill requirements
Kind,caring and compassionate.Personality requirements
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GGNZ Youth Leaders
Ref: #00287
Child care, Guiding/Leading groups, Mentoring
Additional details
Training Description
Help plan the term's activities and deliver them to the girls. Attend the occasional leader/planning meetings and trips or camps. The end goal is to provide girls and young women opportunities to build resilience, confidence, and a strong sense of identity. If you are someone with a "a bit of oomph", a creative mind, and have a willingness to develop your own skills and experience, this role would be for you. Volunteers need to be comfortable with a minumum term of six months committment. Police Check required for this role.Hours
Guides 6-8 p.m. Rangers 6-7:30 p.m. Requires 2-4 hour commitment per weekSkill requirements
No experience is needed, but we need reliable volunteers and previous experience working with youth is an advantage. We also have requirements around adult to child ratio's so we do require that You are older than 18. 9-12 (Guides) and 12-17 (Rangers). Be good at building lasting relationships with children and families. Loves to get involved in the local community. .Personality requirements
As a Volunteer you will have a passion to inspire girls and young women to reach their full potential and learn new skills. Be encouraging, assertive, and patient. Be a hands on leader and learner. Meet new people and become part of a worldwide network. -
Handy person
Ref: #00272
Handy person
Additional details
Training Description
We need someone who is experienced with most Handy person skills, maintain general tasks at Zest for Mission, 163 Victoria Avenue as and when required. Police Check required for this role. -Hours
when requiredSkill requirements
General all-rounder and able to do some repairs.Personality requirements
A friendly, easy-going personality. -
Committee Member
Ref: #00260
Committee member/Trustee, Editing, reviewing
Additional details
Training Description
Assist with the restoration of Wanganui Air Traffic Control restoration.Hours
10Skill requirements
Personality requirements
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Board Member. Governance
Ref: #00256
Committee member/Trustee
Additional details
Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Work from home 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. Police Check required for this role.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 WBASPersonality requirements
See above. Concern about the people in our community. -
Forest Sanctuary Volunteer
Ref: #00183
Conservation work, Gardening / planting, Painting, repairing
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Disability toilet Training 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 ALLOWEDHours
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
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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
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Work from home Training 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. -
Volunteer Whanganui Raffle Sellers
Ref: #00161
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Wheelchair accessible Disability toilet Close to public transport Training Description
To man the raffles with one other. Must be well presented, honest, trustworthy and a people person. Police Check required for this role.Hours
10 am until 2 pm on scheduled days.Skill requirements
Must be people person, well presented, honest and reliable.Personality requirements
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Retail Assistant
Ref: #00136
Handy person, Sales, Sorting
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Close to public transport Training Description
Assist in the day to day running of our 2nd hand shop. Till operation, cash handling & reconciliation, customer service, sorting, pricing and cleaning. Police Check required for this role.Hours
Monday / Thursday /Friday morning shift: 9 am - 1 pm Tuesday - afternoon shift: 1 pm - 5 pm (flexible end time if required)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. -
Conservation Volunteer
Ref: #00092
Conservation work, Gardening / planting
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Training 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. -
Community Patrol
Ref: #00065
Driving
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Training Description
Patrolling the streets and around business premises city-wide to cater the needs of our community. Patrolling in pairs where and when best supports the local police and community. Act as the 'eyes and ears' for the local police. Monitoring central business district's CCTV cameras based at the police station. Due to insurance purposes, volunteers need to be 25 and over. Police Check required for this role.Hours
MON-FRI 9:00 am - 3:00 pm FRI/SAT mid-evening - 1:00 am Day Shift: 1 day/wk Night shift: onceper mthSkill requirements
Clear communication - record accurately - clean, full drivers license - good eyesight/observation. Drivers licence required for both day and night shifts. MUST HAVE A CLEAN POLICE RECORDPersonality requirements
Teamworker, non-confrontational. Be FULLY VACCINATED - do not need to show vaccination passport to Community Patrol Volunteer Coordinator -
Bird Rescue Shop Assistant
Ref: #00035
Handy person, Marketing, Publicity, Sales, Sorting
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Close to public transport Training Description
Displaying Goods - Sorting Donations - Tidying Shop - Sales Police Check required for this role.Hours
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 am until 3.p.m, Saturdays 10 a.m until 2.p.mSkill requirements
Handling money, People skills, stress tolerance - some lifting requiredPersonality 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
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Training Description
General weeding of reserves and pest control. Weeding at Gordons Bush second Tuesday of each month 9 am until noon and fourth Thursday of each month 1 pm until 4 pm. Morning and afternoon teas provided.Hours
Skill requirements
Reasonable level of fitness, interest in the outdoor environmentPersonality requirements
Hard working, friendly.