Activity Assistant

Ref: #00545

Befriending, Entertaining, Event support, Hospitality support

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

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 old

Personality requirements

Care for the environment, trustworthy and reliable

Workshop Assistant/ Bike Mechanic

Ref: #00542

First Aider (trained), Handy person, Tutoring

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]

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.

Committee Secretary Assistant

Ref: #00534

Administration [General], Data collection, Data Entry, Editing, reviewing, Filing, History (recording/research), Information Gathering, Newsletter collation, Reception [General], Reporting, Telephone

Description

Assist with keeping club athletes and volunteers documentation up-to-date, aid with meeting preparation and providing information. Police check is required.

Hours

Meeting weekly and attending monthly committee meetings.

Skill requirements

Ability to use digital technology:Microsoft Office programmes, Collate information, organised, maintain confidentialtiy

Personality requirements

Understanding of intellectual disability, approachable and good listener.

Mobile Blood Drive Support Assistant

Ref: #00533

Hospitality support

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

3 day June event: Tues 27/6 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.; Wed 28/6 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Thurs 29/6 7:30 am - 1:00 p.m.

Skill requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills and use intiative. Be fit and well.

Personality requirements

Van Driver

Ref: #00532

Driving

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 required

Hours

First and third Thursday of each month 1 - 4:00 p.m.

Skill requirements

Clean full drivers licence

Personality requirements

Friendly, patient

Indoor Bowls Facilitator

Ref: #00525

Coaching [sport], Coordinating

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 confirmed

Skill requirements

Good knowledge of indoor bowls rules

Personality requirements

Good communicator - Patient - Good sense of humour

Basketball Coach

Ref: #00524

Committee member/Trustee, Coordinating, Driving, Event organisation, Event support, Fundraising, Promotion

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 Gardener

Ref: #00523

Gardening / planting

Description

To oversee 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. Police check required.

Hours

Flexible hours: Summer - busier, more hours required. Winter- approximately 1 morning shift (3hrs)

Skill requirements

Experience and interest in growing vegetables. Reasonable level of fitness. Able to communicate well and work with others.

Personality requirements

Responsible Able to work autonomously when required. Has own vehicle.

Delivery Driver

Ref: #00522

Driving

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 week

Skill 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

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

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 April

Skill requirements

Strong interest in Whanganui's history

Personality requirements

Friendly, able to relate to variety of people

Walking Companion

Ref: #00513

Visiting

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 Sport Whanganui prior to set off. From 9 a.m. for 1hr and return to Sport Whanganui.

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

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 - 4pm

Skill requirements

Communication skills, friendly, willing to learn Eftpos and till

Personality requirements

Team player, able to take direction

Retail - Op Shop Gonville

Ref: #00511

Sales, Sorting

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 12.30-4pm

Skill requirements

Communication skills, friendly, willing to learn Eftpos and till

Personality requirements

Team player, able to take direction

Alexa (Voice) Support Person

Ref: #00510

Visiting

Description

Assist the blind and partially sighted people to help use 'Alexa' (voice controlled virtual assistant) device by visiting in their homes. All training will be provided. Police Check required for this role.

Hours

Flexible hours and days Session length dependent on client's needs.

Skill requirements

No requirements or skills needed.

Personality requirements

Happy, patient and bubbly personality

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

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

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 day

Skill 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

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 12-2pm

Skill 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

Telephone Operator

Ref: #00500

Coordinating, Telephone

Description

To answer telephone calls, taking messages/referrals. Passing information onto the On-Duty Radio Operator.

Hours

Flexible

Skill requirements

Keeping legible and accurate records.

Personality requirements

Good telephone manner

Library Shelver

Ref: #00499

Librarian

Description

Shelving books off the recent return trolley. Ensuring books are standing up straight on shelves. Keeping shelves dust free..

Hours

Mon/Wed 9 - 11 a.m. (negotiable); Sat 12-2 p.m. (negotiable)

Skill requirements

Good eye for detail required. Being able to put books in alphabetical or numerical order.

Personality requirements

quick learner, self-reliant, uses intiative and outgoing personality as customers like to connect

Opp Shop Sorter/Cleaner

Ref: #00495

Sorting

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+ hours

Skill 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]

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

Casual Receptionist

Ref: #00478

Administration [General], Data Entry, Filing, Newsletter collation, Reception [General], Reporting, Telephone

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-3pm

Skill requirements

Organisational and time management skills Computer/Web/Microsoft Literacy

Personality 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

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 discussed

Skill requirements

Good communication skills, organisation, delegating and time management

Personality requirements

People person

Board Member/Publicity Officer

Ref: #00476

Committee member/Trustee, Fundraising, Marketing, Promotion, Publicity

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 advised

Skill requirements

Good communication skills, skills in IT and mixed social media platforms.

Personality requirements

People person

On-Call - Dial the News Reader

Ref: #00459

Reading / Writing, Telephone

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 weekdays

Skill requirements

Clear voice

Personality requirements

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. 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 month

Skill 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

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

Internet Banking/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 40 years of age.

Drivers

Ref: #00438

Driving

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

Vary

Skill requirements

Good communicator and clean driving licence.

Personality requirements

Respectful, thoughtful, patient, and good listener.

Visiting Older People

Ref: #00434

Befriending

Description

Maintaining a friendly and companionable relationship with an older person through weekly visits. Police Check required for this role.

Hours

Minimum of 1 hour per week

Skill requirements

Reliable, excellent communication skills and adaptable. Own transport necessary.

Personality requirements

Positive attitude, empathetic & able to create good boundaries.

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

Community Centre/Library Assistant

Ref: #00430

Befriending, Event support, Information Technology, Librarian, Sales

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 shifts

Skill requirements

Good with people. Some minor IT skills required.

Personality requirements

After Hours Crisis Line Worker

Ref: #00420

Advocacy

Description

Are you committed to helping wāhine and tamariki in need? If you are a good listener, empathetic, non-judgemental and caring, you may be the person we are looking for. We are seeking volunteers to answer our after hours Crisis-Line from your own home. Own transport essential. You may have to meet a client and admit them to our safe house. We offer back-up support from Refuge staff. POLICE CHECK REQUIRED

Hours

Is able to be on-call 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. for up to three nights in a row.

Skill requirements

Hold a full and clean drivers licence, able to leave house at night. Have a personal email address and smart phone. Good listener, caring

Personality requirements

Calm in crisis situations. compassionate and empathetic.Needs a reasonable level of life experience to suit the needs of callers. Confident in copint with difficult callers. Be aged 18 years or older and willing to be Police vetted.

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. 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

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

Secretary

Ref: #00364

Administration [General], Committee member/Trustee, Data Entry, Event support, Filing, Secretary, Word processing

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 player

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. 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

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.

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! Police Check required for this role.

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.

Driver

Ref: #00294

Driving, Driving

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 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. Police Check required for this role.

Hours

Pippins/Brownies/Girl Guides Monday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Rangers: Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m

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 Zest for Mission, 163 Victoria Avenue as and when required. Police Check required for this role. -

Hours

when required

Skill requirements

General all-rounder and able to do some repairs.

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. Police Check required for this role.

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. 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 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). Police Check required for this role.

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.

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.

Collection/Delivery Helper

Ref: #00137

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

Description

Collect donations . Keen eye for quality control, high standard of customer service. Police Check required for this role.

Hours

Skill requirements

Excellent customer service, a careful eye for detail.

Personality requirements

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

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. 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

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

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: once/twice per mth

Skill 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 RECORD

Personality requirements

Teamworker, non-confrontational. Be FULLY VACCINATED - do not need to show vaccination passport to Community Patrol Volunteer Coordinator

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. Police Check required for this role.

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 Police Check required for this role.

Hours

Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 am until 3.p.m, Saturdays 10 a.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 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 environment

Personality requirements

Hard working, friendly.