Meals on Wheels Volunteer

Ref: #00451

Driving

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.

Hours

11:20 am to approximately 1 pm weekdays Delivery generally takes 1 - 1.5 hours

Skill requirements

Must have a car or access to a car and current car insurance. Able to follow a delivery schedule.

Personality requirements

Cheerful, respectful and kind.

Computer/Website Whizz

Ref: #00450

Information Technology, Tutoring

Description

We need someone to assist with our computer set-up and maintenance, and work on our website for us. Either or both roles would be helpful.

Hours

Make take a few days and to be discussed. Any start or finish date is fine after September 13, 2019.

Skill requirements

Need to be computer literate, good at set-up and maintenance.

Personality requirements

Good sense of humour and vey patient.

Deck hand

Ref: #00449

Hospitality support

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.

Hours

Variable due to seasonal sailings. Every day at height of season.

Skill requirements

An interest in the paddle steamer, Waimarie, its history and awa history. Being a team player.

Personality requirements

School Sailing Coordinator

Ref: #00448

Administration [General], Coaching [sport], Coordinating, Editing, reviewing, Information Gathering, Reporting

Description

School Sailing Coordinator is responsible for contacting schools in Term 1 -2020. Books 5 week programme for schools. Ensures coaches are available. Checks weather conditions and keeps coaches/schools informed. Ensures safe sailing. Start date is 1st February 2020.

Hours

Variable in start of term. 10-15 hours per week for 2 weeks followed by 5-10 hours per week.

Skill requirements

Coordinator needs to be organised, run an effective booking system (Diary) which confirms programmes with schools.

Personality requirements

Understanding of pressures on schools. (pupils and teachers)

Smartphones/Tablets Tutor (Android/Apple)

Ref: #00447

Information Technology, Tutoring

Description

Educating seniors (50yrs plus) in use of smartphones and tablets and/or other modern communications technology (eg e-books, smart TV's). Demonstration of apps etc.

Hours

2.5 hours per week. Between 9:30 am and 12 noon; 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm.

Skill requirements

Must be confident with smart devices and capable of teaching others with patience and understanding.

Personality requirements

Volunteers need to be of similar age. Empathy with people over 50 years of age.

Pink Ribbon Street Appeal 2019 Area Coordinator

Ref: #00446

Advocacy, Coordinating, Event organisation, Event support, Fundraising, Street collection

Description

As an Area Coordinator, you will oversee multiple sites and manage a small team of volunteers on Friday 11th and/or 12th October 2019. You will receive and distribute stock to the volunteers and troubleshoot any issues on the day if these should arise. You would also need to bank the funds donated.

Hours

Friday 11th and Saturday 12th October 2019 and weeks leading up to the event.

Skill requirements

Organisation, leadership, restricted drivers licence.

Personality requirements

Bocce Coach

Ref: #00444

Coaching [sport], Driving, First Aider (trained), Mentoring

Description

Coaching bocce to a team and attending scheduled games/tournaments.

Hours

To be advised at appointment.

Skill requirements

Full clean drivers licence. First Aid certificate (current) would be an advantage.

Personality requirements

Open minded to work with people with diverse skills.

Bocce Team Manager

Ref: #00443

Administration [General], Committee member/Trustee, Coordinating, Driving, Fundraising, Reporting

Description

Organise home and away sporting events and assist team coach. Liasion between coach, sport coordinator and board.

Hours

To be advised at appointment

Skill requirements

Full clean drivers licence; First Aid certificate (current)

Personality requirements

Able to communicate with all interested parties.

Truck Driver/Support Person

Ref: #00442

Driving

Description

Truck Driver/Support Person Inwards Goods. Working as a team of 2 on the truck. Supermarket pick-ups and other goods collected (as requested) from other organisations within Whanganui.

Hours

Wednesday mornings 10:30am - 12:30 pm approx.

Skill requirements

Full clean licence

Personality requirements

Mature person over 25 years for insurance purposes for driver role.

Tandem Bike Pilot Rider

Ref: #00439

Guiding/Leading groups

Description

Pilot riding on tandem bikes enabling blind and vision impaired people to experience cycling, gain exercise and to interact with others.

Hours

Varies and flexible

Skill requirements

Competent cyclist

Personality requirements

Good communicator, respectful, thoughtful and patient.

Drivers

Ref: #00438

Driving

Description

To support blind and vision impaired adults to participate in recreational and social events. Twice each month.

Hours

Vary

Skill requirements

Good communicator and clean diving licence.

Personality requirements

Respectful, thoughtful, patient, and good listener.

Ground Maintenance Gardener

Ref: #00437

Gardening / planting, Handy person

Description

Maintaining the garden at Creative Space. Develop the garden as a 'Community Garden'. General ground maintenance of the garden, lawns and weeding.

Hours

To organised with the volunteer and organisation.

Skill requirements

Being able to work independently. Knowledge of plants and vegetables

Personality requirements

Treasurer

Ref: #00435

Accounting, Committee member/Trustee, Event organisation, Fundraising, Hospitality support, Publicity, Reading / Writing

Description

Receive, track and pay invoices. Receive, receipt and bank monies. Prepare reports, keep spreadsheets and cashbook. Attend meetings. Purchase stationery etc. Support Chair and Secretary. Any other tasks/events you wish to participate in. Lots of fun things to do/support.

Hours

Usually just 1.5 hour monthly meeting, one hour monthly report preparation then banking etc. as needed.

Skill requirements

A person with spreadsheet ability, computer literate, own home computer and email address. Able to manage simple bookkeeping.

Personality requirements

Empathy with people having mental/physical disabilities, team player, able to work autonomously and take responsibility.

Visiting Older People

Ref: #00434

Befriending, Data collection

Description

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, friendly Patient and able to chat .

General Handy Person

Ref: #00433

Handy person

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 required

Skill requirements

Handyman skills

Personality requirements

Friendly

Membership Secretary

Ref: #00432

Administration [General], Committee member/Trustee, Data collection, Data Entry, Information Gathering, Newsletter collation

Description

Person required to keep membership records up-to-date and communicate with members.

Hours

Casual

Skill requirements

Interest in plants/gardens

Personality requirements

Amiable, happy and conscientious

Gardener

Ref: #00431

Gardening / planting

Description

Weeding and maintaining a community garden.

Hours

9:00 - 1:00 pm

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Able to work with others.

Library Assistant

Ref: #00430

Befriending, Event support, Information Technology, Librarian, Sales

Description

Library Assistant at Community Centre established at Hakeke Street Library Hub.

Hours

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Skill requirements

Good with people. Some minor IT skills required.

Personality requirements

Creative Assistant

Ref: #00422

Arts, Homecrafts

Description

Someone who is flexible in a changing situations. Easy going and fun. That is kind and compassionate. Able to work one on one supporting people with different abilities to create art.

Hours

Open hours 9.00 am to 3 pm

Skill requirements

Someone with good people skills who can show kindness. Creative abilities would be helpful.

Personality requirements

Crisis Line Volunteer

Ref: #00420

Advocacy

Description

Crisis line volunteers respond to calls from our 0800 Refuge line out of office hours. Volunteers pick cell phones up from our office at 5 pm and return them the next morning. Volunteers take calls from women in our community who may wish to talk or from women plus police who are wanting admittance into our safe house service. Volunteers admit women into our safe house at night when needed. Volunteers are paired up and do not work alone.

Hours

one night per fortnight - minimum

Skill requirements

Full and clean drivers licence, violence free for two years and able to leave house at night.

Personality requirements

Calm in crisis situations. compassionate and empathetic, Able to say no if required.

Communication Administrators

Ref: #00416

Committee member/Trustee, Coordinating, Information Gathering, Information Technology, Marketing, Media, Photography, visual media, Promotion, Publicity, Word processing, Writing

Description

We are looking for a person, or people to manage our publicity and communications with members and the public at large. They will be self motivated and comfortable implementing the boards communication strategy.

Hours

8 hours per week

Skill requirements

Working knowledge of Website Joomla CMS system or willing to learn. Good knowledge of and expertise with social media. Good writing skills. Comfortable with handling the local press.

Personality requirements

A love of plants and people and the ability to get on well with both. Outward going and considerate of others. A desire to do their best.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

BookShop Assistant

Ref: #00319

Librarian, Reading / Writing, Sales, Sorting

Description

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

Hours

Tues, Thurs: 10am-1pm or 1-4pm Fri 10am-1pm

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.

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.

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

Person to person advice service (walk in, telephone or email contact) offering information, assistance and referral, that is independent, confidential and free of charge. Ascertain client needs by listening, asking questions, researching from available on-site sources and providing appropriate information.

Hours

Can commit one 3-hour shift 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 telephone manner, good listener, lifelong learner, interested in others, team player an eagerness to help others.

Transport Driver for Patients

Ref: #00105

Driving, Driving, Health support, Mentoring, Telephone

Description

Contact person to provide a driving service involving pick up, collecting from home, taking to outpatients treatment appointments in either PALMERSTON NORTH or WELLINGTON and return him/her home. Free transport.

Hours

2 to 10 hours per week. (7 am - 5 pm: Anywhere between these times) POLICE CHECK REQUIRED.

Skill requirements

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

Personality requirements

Good listening skills, friendly, sensitive, reliable and flexible. Physically fit and able. 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 Definite 10-2pm Wed

Skill requirements

Clear communication - record accurately - clean, full drivers license - good eyesight/observation. If interested in Day shift only full drivers licence not essential MUST HAVE A CLEAN POLICE RECORD

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