Youth Event Support

Ref: #00560

Event support

Description

Help on the day for a street party event. Mixture of monitoring stalls, crowd control, helping with gerneral things that pop up on the day.

Hours

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Friendly, outgoing, okay with crowds, experience with volunteering at events would be good, but not necessary.

Boutique Shop Assistant

Ref: #00559

Handy person, Hospitality (front of house), Painting, repairing, Sales, Sorting

Description

Our volunteers assist with accepting and sorting donations, pricing assorted items, putting stock out in the shop, serving customers at the counter. Some volunteers may also carry out some repairs of goods if needed, or shifting stock around in the shop.

Hours

Mon - Sat - morning shifts: 9:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Mon - Fri - afternoon shifts: 12:45 - 4:00 p.m.

Skill requirements

We pride ourselves on the quality of our stock so a keen eye for sorting the incoming goods would be great and we appreciate design and display skills to show them at their best. In the shop we need customer service skills and an ability to use EFTPOS and the till. A willingness to assist as needed is always appreciated. With the varied jobs, there is a potential to learn new skills and teach them to others. If you do have any special skills, we will try to find a way for you to use them or teach them to others.

Personality requirements

We all work as a team, both within the shop and Hospice Whanganui, so positive people with a caring and supportive attitude will fit right in. The ability to communicate well is invaluable and to be understanding and patient with people from all walks of life.

Gardener

Ref: #00558

Gardening / planting

Description

Our gardeners work on our beautiful gardens, some of which were planted over 20 years ago. Our gardeners maintain the garden beds, shrubbery and smaller trees. Our gardeners do not work on ladders at any time. Shared morning tea is a great chance to catch up and talk about all things gardening.

Hours

Friday mornings

Skill requirements

Whilst experience in gardening is useful, there is a lot of sharing of knowledge and ideas amongst the team and new gardeners are welcome too. The areas that we need most support with at the moment are jobs that require a bit of strength and fitness and we could use some folk with strong hands for pruning.

Personality requirements

We all work as a team so positive people with enthusiasm and a cooperative attitude will fit right in.

Unity Food Administrator

Ref: #00556

Administration [General], Data collection, Fundraising, Newsletter collation, Promotion, Reporting, Research, Secretary, Telephone

Description

To help with emails, enquiries and to assist with contacting companies for donations.

Hours

Friday 12-3 p.m

Skill 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

Description

Lawn mowing for Heads Road businesses as a fundraiser for Brass Whanganui. This is done when required but approximately once a month

Hours

3-5 hours every 4-6 weeks

Skill requirements

Physically fit and able, can use a basic lawn mower. Ideal for an active retiree

Personality requirements

Hard working, diligent, reliable and cheerful

Environment Base Assistant

Ref: #00553

Data Entry, Reception [General], Sorting

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

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 month

Skill requirements

Good behaviour dog, age over 1 year old. Will need to be assessed

Personality requirements

Good with elderly (dementia) patients, team player, on-time, reliable

WCS Handy Person

Ref: #00548

Handy person

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 week

Skill requirements

physically strong, car driver with full licence preferred

Personality requirements

Cheerful, helpful

WCS Board Member

Ref: #00546

Analysis, Committee member/Trustee

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 advised

Skill 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

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.

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

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 2024

Skill requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills and use initiative. 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 Assistant Gardener

Ref: #00523

Gardening / planting

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

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 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

Shop Assistant - Whanganui East

Ref: #00512

Handy person, Hospitality (front of house), Painting, repairing, Sales, Sorting

Description

An interesting variety of tasks including cleaning, sorting and pricing of clothing, toys, household items, furniture, appliances, art and much more, all done within the sorting area. Within the shop are the tasks which include presentation and tidying of the shop, display of goods, customer service etc

Hours

Half day shifts 9am - 12.30 Mon - Sat 12.30 - 4pm Mon - Fri

Skill requirements

Our volunteers who help with incoming stock just need a keen eye and willingness to assist as needed. In the shop we need customer service skills and an ability to learn to use EFTPOS and the till. We are very keen to find someone with electrical skills and a knowledge of new tech to assist with checking electrical donations.

Personality requirements

We all work as a team, both within the shop and Hospice Whanganui, so positive people with a caring and supportive attitude will fit right in.

Shop Assistant - Gonville

Ref: #00511

Sales, Sorting

Description

Our volunteers assist with accepting and sorting donations, pricing assorted items, putting stock out in the shop, serving customers at the counter. They may also carry out some repairs of goods if needed, help with picking up goods, or shifting stock around in the shop.

Hours

Half day shifts 9am - 12.30 Mon - Sat 12.30 - 4pm Mon - Fri

Skill requirements

Our volunteers who help with incoming stock just need a keen eye and willingness to assist as needed. In the shop we need customer service skills and an ability to learn to use EFTPOS and the till. With the varied jobs, there is a potential to learn new skills and teach them to others. If you do have any special skills we will try to find a way for you to use them or teach them to others.

Personality requirements

We all work as a team, both within the shop and Hospice Whanganui, so positive people with a caring and supportive attitude will fit right in.

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

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

General Handy Person/Gardener

Ref: #00466

Conservation work, Fundraising, Gardening / planting, Handy person

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 advised

Skill 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

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

Team Manager Swimming Special Olympics

Ref: #00453

Administration [General], Advocacy, Befriending, Coaching [sport], Coordinating, Event organisation, Event support, First Aider (trained), Guiding/Leading groups, Health support, Mentoring, Tutoring

Description

This role is to provide guidance and support to our assistant volunteer coaches and athletes in swimming under the umbrella of Special Olympics Wanganui.

Hours

Tuesday 5.30-6.30pm Splash Centre

Skill requirements

Time management, problem solving, good communication skills, patient and understanding. Good knowledge of swimming/ safety procedures

Personality requirements

Good sense of humour, understanding of people with special needs.

Meals on Wheels Driver

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

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.

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

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

Coastguard Radio Operator

Ref: #00384

Coordinating, Data collection, Data Entry, Information Gathering, Reporting, Telephone

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

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.

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.

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. Police Check required for this role.

Hours

Shift hours 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mon - Sat 1:00 - 4:15 p.m. Mon - Fri

Skill requirements

Good knowledge of books. Good money handling skills essential. Customer service

Personality requirements

Outgoing, very reliable, honest, able to relate well to customers and other volunteers. Be dedicated and committed to the role. Team player

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 p.m. All year Feb-Dec

Skill requirements

Kind,caring and compassionate.

Personality requirements

GGNZ Youth Leaders

Ref: #00287

Child care, Guiding/Leading groups, Mentoring

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 week

Skill 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

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.

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.

Forest Sanctuary Volunteer

Ref: #00183

Conservation work, Gardening / planting, Painting, repairing

Description

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

Hours

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

Skill requirements

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

Personality requirements

Happy to work with others

Committee Assistance

Ref: #00182

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

Description

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

Hours

Committees meet monthly with additional tasks to action.

Skill requirements

A willingness to carry out activities agreed by the committee.

Personality requirements

Working with others co-operatively.

Retail 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: onceper 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

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.