Secretary

Ref: #00614

Data Entry, Filing, Secretary

Description

To take minutes of the monthly committee meetings and periodic public meetings. Maintain the register of members. An additional task will be preparing and lodging the Annual Return. Secretary to be a member of the commitee.

Hours

2-3 hours/month

Skill requirements

PC/Technology skills using Word for typing up minutes and emailing to the membership. Prior experience with Google mail would be good to have.

Personality requirements

Being practical, friendly

Community Ambassador

Ref: #00612

Advocacy, Marketing, Media, Promotion, Publicity

Description

As a Community Ambassador, you will be the driving force building awareness of our free 1:1 reading and writing coaching support in your local community. You will represent us in your local area, build relationships with local libraries, schools, businesses, community centres and more, distribute posters, flyers, contact cards, attend local events, expos, community meetings.

Hours

1-2 hours per week. Flexible

Skill requirements

No prior experience is needed. We provide full training and ongoing support.

Personality requirements

Friendly, approachable and comfortable talking to people. Good communication. Reliable and able to follow through on commitments, can work independently, basic computer skills to send monthly updates, familiarity with your local community and networks.

Animal Rescue Assistant

Ref: #00611

Administration [General], Coordinating, Driving, Event support, Fundraising

Description

To provide assistance with driving, walking dogs and other work with Animal Rescue.

Hours

Hours change every week

Skill requirements

Great communication skills and clean drivers licence.

Personality requirements

Caring and adaptable people who love animals.

Arts and Crafts Group Facilitator

Ref: #00610

Arts, Tutoring

Description

Facilitate the weekly Arts and Craft Group. To develop a plan with weekly activities involving a mixture of arts and crafts. All materials provided.

Hours

Commit to 2 hours /week Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Skill requirements

Creativity, work with a variety of art and crafts

Personality requirements

This role would suit a creative person who enjoys working with people and understands that people work at different skill levels.

Friends of Castlecliff Coast Care

Ref: #00609

Conservation work

Description

Planting native shrubs/plants on front/back dunes (winter). Mulching new plantings, helping in nursery, tidying up harakeke, trap maintenance, drift wood barriers, summer watering (evenings), tree clearing and mulching, weed removal. Police Check required.

Hours

Monthly event: 2 to 3 hours in the morning.

Skill requirements

Reasonable level of fitness to work on dunes/reserve is preferable, but there are also some less physical work such as potting and watering.

Personality requirements

All are welcome.

Annual Magazine Editor

Ref: #00608

Editing, reviewing, History (recording/research), Information Gathering, Interviewing, Photography, visual media, Reading / Writing, Research

Description

Collection and compilation of articles/photographs for Annual with reference to Whanganui River, its tributaries, and its people. Collaboration with and interviewing sources (e.g. Members, Iwi, Whanganui District Council, Museum and Library). Working with H&A Print for Annual production.

Hours

Flexible. Attend a monthly committee meeting every first Wednesday of month at 7 p.m. except Dec and Jan.

Skill requirements

Good command of English language and cultural sensitivity. Interviewing and writing experience. Comfortable with a camera. Computer skills: good with Microsoft Word.

Personality requirements

Excellent listener,genuine interest in people and the district. Knowing when to ask for assistance. Willing to work alongside others and delegate where necessary.

Committee Members

Ref: #00607

Administration [General], Advocacy, Committee member/Trustee, Conservation work, Driving, Editing, reviewing, Event organisation, Event support, First Aider (trained), Guiding/Leading groups, Handy person, History (recording/research), Information Gathering, Interviewing, Librarian, Media, Promotion, Publicity, Reading / Writing, Research, Sales, Secretary, Writing

Description

To assist with promoting river: care, history and events to enjoy the Whanganui River and district.

Hours

Attend one and a half hour committee meeting on first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. Meetings except December and January.

Skill requirements

Committment, being proactive, team player

Personality requirements

Enthusiastic

Online Friend

Ref: #00606

Befriending

Description

We match you with a person with an intellectual disability, based on interests and personality. You will then connect via an online media that works for you both. This will be a 1:1 role, meaning you will only be matched with and spend time with one person. Together you decide how often you are in contact, there is flexibility, and it is not time specific. Along with playing an important role in our communities, you will gain a new friend in the process! Share your interests such as cooking, painting, music, sports, gaming, or tv/movies - whatever you both enjoy can lead to activities online and fun conversation.

Hours

Flexible

Skill requirements

Volunteers must own or have access to a digital device and have basic skills in using digital platforms. Good communication skills are key - support and training will be provided. Be able to navigate the processes online is an important criteria. Applicants 17 years old and over are welcome to apply.

Personality requirements

Friendly, good listener and communicator.

Driver/Walking Group Leader

Ref: #00603

Health support

Description

We are looking for someone to help run our weekly walking group on a Monday morning, starting at 10:30 a.m. from Whanganui Blind Low Vision Office. The person would need to be sight guide trained and keen to help our members with low vision or who are blind to go for a half hour walk.

Hours

2 hours

Skill requirements

To receive sighted guide training (1 hour)

Personality requirements

Friendly, helpful, patient, likes to help people

Stock Merchandiser

Ref: #00601

Sorting

Description

As Stock Merchandiser, you will focus on keeping shelves stocked, products rotated and the store tidy. Help set up simple promotions or featured displays as needed. Police Check Required

Hours

Open: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Shifts: 4 hours Work one shift per week

Skill requirements

Previous retail or stock experience helpful, not essential Physically fit as involves lifting, carrying and standing.

Personality requirements

Positive and respectful attitude toward customers, volunteers and staff. Comfortable working with a diverse team. Friendly

Information Officer

Ref: #00596

Data Entry, Editing, reviewing, Filing, Information Gathering, Newsletter collation, Sorting, Word processing

Description

Updating and ordering information pamphlets and information resources in bureau. Keeping resources up-to-date. Update quick reference contact details. Monitor forms to ensure copies are always available. Police check required.

Hours

2 hours/week 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Skill requirements

Basic computer skills (using databases and inputting data). Confident to contact other agencies by phone.

Personality requirements

Reliable and personable. Able to work well as part of a team. Keen to learn new skills. Organised and proactive.

Assistant Golf Coach

Ref: #00593

Coaching [sport]

Description

Attend golf sessions on Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. and assist Golf Coach and Team Manager to assist athletes to learn and improve golf skills. Police Check required.

Hours

1 hour per week. Possibitlity of travel to events.

Skill requirements

Golf experience

Personality requirements

Able to work alongside atheletes with intellectual disablilities

Assistant Powerlifting Coach

Ref: #00592

Coaching [sport], Event support

Description

Coaching Special Olympics atheletes of varying ages and abilities for an hour an hour per week. Attending events/tournaments as required. Police Check required.

Hours

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Skill requirements

Powerlifting knowledge, organised, good time management and reasonable level of fitness.

Personality requirements

Patient, empathetic, good sense of humour

Swimming Assistant

Ref: #00591

Health support

Description

Assisting residents at LFT to go swimming at Splash Centre. Water confidence needed but not necessarily swimming abilities. Police Check required.

Hours

Tuesday mornings or Thursday afternoons Hours to be advised

Skill requirements

Have strength to help mobilise the resident.

Personality requirements

Empathy, patience, friendly

Helping Hand/ Front of House

Ref: #00590

Arts, Befriending, Cooking, Driving, Driving, Event support, Fundraising, Handy person, Health support, Hospitality (front of house), Hospitality support, Information Gathering, Mentoring, Photography, visual media, Promotion, Research, Shopping, Telephone, Writing

Description

To assist a local community koha cafe with a variety of roles. These being in the areas of: kitchen hand, dishes, front of house service, writing, coffee making, plant care and handy man. Police check required

Hours

3:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Skill requirements

Can work in a team, open-minded

Personality requirements

Kind, caring, understanding, empathetic Understanding that everyone lives different lives.

Outing/ Activity Support Person

Ref: #00589

Befriending, Coordinating, Event support, Visiting

Description

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting our small community organisation. Supporting our Staff and people with dementia (mate wareware) on group outings and activites in the community. Police Check required

Hours

To be advised

Skill requirements

Physically fit. Willing to support our Staff as required to ensure our staff-client ratios are adhered to.

Personality requirements

Compassionate, caring, and ability to talk to anyone (people person)

Fundraising Coordinator

Ref: #00588

Coordinating, Editing, reviewing, Event organisation, Event support, Family Support (e.g. refugees), Fundraising, Health support, Information Gathering, Marketing, Promotion, Research

Description

Do you have a passion for fundraising and have a strong interest in helping community organisations thrive? We are looking for someone to assist with the fundraising goals of Alzheimers Whanganui which are fundraising planning and coordinating events. Passion for fundraising, coordination, and events. Excellent planning and communication skills. Police Check required

Hours

2 hours/week as a minimum

Skill requirements

Experience in fundraising would be ideal. Highly organised person able to work individually and as a team. Strong planning and communication skills.

Personality requirements

Team player

Conservation Volunteer - Westmere Lake

Ref: #00585

Gardening / planting

Description

Weeding, planting and some trapping at Westmere Lake with a group of like minded individuals.

Hours

Wednesday mornings 9-11 a.m. dependent on weather

Skill requirements

Reasonable level of fitness, reliable own transport, interested in plants.

Personality requirements

Able to take direction and work independently.

Disaster Welfare Support Team Members

Ref: #00582

Event organisation, Event support

Description

Supporting the community before and during an emergency. Help people prepare for disasters and to get through when an emergency or disaster happens. Minimum age 16 years. Police check required.

Hours

Evenings variable

Skill requirements

Good communicator, able to commit to your team for at least 12 months.

Personality requirements

Governance Board Member

Ref: #00581

Committee member/Trustee, Coordinating, Counselling, Event organisation, Fundraising, Interviewing, Marketing, Mentoring, Publicity, Sales

Description

To be a member of a governance board assisting where possible to the decision making to support the Restorative City Whanganui team.

Hours

First Wednesday of every month

Skill requirements

Business background, funding background, grants experience

Personality requirements

Able to work as a team.

Opera House - Front of House Assistants

Ref: #00580

Event support

Description

Will be positioned in the upstairs or downstairs auditoriums ready to greet patrons and taking them to their seat/s on show nights. Police Check is required.

Hours

Hours vary depending on staffing requirements for shows.

Skill requirements

Need to be fit and healthy with a good command of English and a polite and pleasant personality. Tidy appearance. Appropriate dress code to be worn.

Personality requirements

Smiley face, friendly personality, and able to communicate with our patrons.

Committee Member/Support

Ref: #00572

Administration [General], Befriending, Committee member/Trustee, Data collection, Event support, Fundraising, Handy person, Librarian, Painting, repairing, Reception [General], Reporting, Sorting

Description

Enthusiastic people to join our committee and help improve our Toy Library. Help select, purchase and maintain toys, assist with library operations including returning toys and helping members. Attend monthly committee meetings and contribute ideas to help grow and improve the library. No experience necessary, just a friendly helpful attitude.

Hours

Open sessions: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Skill requirements

Preference to be able to operate (learn) the use of a basic computer and library sustem. Good with children.

Personality requirements

Friendly and helpful, willingness to help, nicely presented.

Boat Handyman

Ref: #00568

Handy person

Description

To assist in cosmetic maintenance on the PS Waimarie.

Hours

Negotiable, based on availability

Skill requirements

Is handy at doing DIY work, wood working, painting.

Personality requirements

Happy go lucky and can get along with anyone.

Event/Fundraising Assistant

Ref: #00567

Administration [General], Coordinating, Event organisation, Event support, Fundraising, Information Gathering, Marketing, Reading / Writing, Sales, Telephone, Word processing

Description

To assist the Events Coordinator with various tasks associated with event fundraising, planning, coordination and execution. Police Check required.

Hours

There are no minimum or maximum hours. As required to meet the needs and requirements of event support. Flexibility is essential.

Skill requirements

Can work alone or closely with others; professional and friendly telephone manner, good written and verbal communication skills, work well within a team, networker, previous fundraising experience would be a bonus. Commitment to work in compliance with policies and procedures.

Personality requirements

Friendly. The role would suit someone who is passionate driven. Does not mind ringing people or face to face conversations.

Board of Trustees Member

Ref: #00561

Committee member/Trustee

Description

Board of trustees members act in support of Balance Aotearoa's interests, commit to attend our monthly 'online meetings', assist with strategic planning and complete governance training.

Hours

3-5 hours per month for meetings, occassional extra meetings and events.

Skill requirements

We invite all people with lived experience of mental distress and/or addiction to apply. The Board is in need of people with financial skills in particular, reading profit/loss and variance reports. Someone keen to be Treasurer would be great. Have computer skills so can cope with online meetings.

Personality requirements

Being empathetic, understanding and work well within a team.

Boutique Shop Assistant

Ref: #00559

Fundraising, Hospitality (front of house), Sales

Description

Our Boutique Shop Assistants take pride in maintaining our Victoria Avenue presence, with a range of homeware and quality clothing. The customer service role is about giving our visitors friendly and helpful assistance, serving the counter, stocking the shop, and keeping the displays attractive. Hospice Whangnaui is a local charity providing palliative care, we raise funds through our shops to provide free services to our community. Police Check Required

Hours

Mon - Fri: Morning shifts:9:30 a.m. - 12: 45 p.m. Afternoon shifts: 12:45 - 4:00 p.m. Sat 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. If possible, Saturday once a month for regular volunteers is appreciated.

Skill requirements

We use a basic till and eftpos machine, these can be learnt on your first day. Any retail experience helps but is not as important as having a great attitude. Legible handwriting needed.

Personality requirements

Helpful and friendly with an appreciation of our quality items, it always helps if you really like what you're selling!

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

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 - 5:00 p.m./Wednesdays 01:00-5:00 p.m/occasional other days when required

Skill requirements

Individuals with an interest in bicycle maintenance

Personality requirements

Patient, happy to work with young people

Mobile Blood Drive Support Assistant

Ref: #00533

Hospitality support

Description

Serve refreshments to blood donors after they have donated. Be able to interact well with 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

Feb/ May/ July/ September/ December Tues 11:am. - 2:30 p.m./2.30pm - 6pm Wed 11am -2.30 p.m. /3-6 p.m. Thurs 7.15-10.30am/10.30am-1pm

Skill requirements

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

Personality requirements

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

Cheerful, 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

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: 9:30am - 12.30 Mon - Sat 12.30 - 4pm Mon - Sat Full day shifts available

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 Full day shifts available

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

Mon 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.

Skill requirements

People who are able to communicate effectively with the public. Nice,pleasant and helpful manner Interaction with all age groups including school children.

Personality requirements

Casual Receptionist

Ref: #00478

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

Description

Provide effective and efficient reception support. Greet visitors in a warm/friendly manner. Answering phone/attend lounge/waiting area. Assist with staff tasks. Must have computer skills such as Word/Excel/Outlook/Microsoft/Web. Police Check Required

Hours

Casual Shifts: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. / 12-3 p.m.

Skill requirements

Computer skills is a must. Be able to work comfortably with people of all social/religious/cultural backgrounds. Respect and understand the Treaty of Waitangi.

Personality requirements

Caring, reliable, friendly and organised. Able to maintain boundaries and respect confidentiality. Positive and professional attitude.

Stoker

Ref: #00475

Handy person

Description

Assisting the Engineer in managing the boiler, coal distribution

Hours

variable

Skill requirements

Interest in the Paddle Steamer and the Awa and the history of both. A background in steam or engineering helpful but not crucial

Personality requirements

The ability to take instruction

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

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. To rehang curtains and to put up curtain rails when required. Be physically fit to be able to climb up ladders and cope with heights.

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/1:00 - 4:30 p.m. 4 hour shifts

Skill requirements

Good with people. Some minor IT skills required.

Personality requirements

Secretary/Board Member

Ref: #00423

Administration [General], Filing, Secretary, Word processing

Description

This position requires attendance to a monthly board meeting, annual general meeting and possible interim meetings with financial administrative staff. Position requires taking minutes, setting up agenda, correspondence, administration and filing.

Hours

2 hours +/- per week. Exclusive to time required for meetings.

Skill requirements

Computer literate, motivated team person, self motivated, punctual and compassionate.

Personality requirements

Ability to show empathy and good listening skills.

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

Treasurer

Ref: #00399

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

Description

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

Hours

Approximately 1-2 hours per week.

Skill requirements

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

Personality requirements

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

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, basic computer skills

Personality requirements

Craft Room Group Volunteer

Ref: #00361

Homecrafts, Painting, repairing, Sorting, Writing

Description

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

Hours

1.30 - 3.30 Mon and Tues

Skill requirements

Enjoy crafts and quick learners

Personality requirements

Good listener, sense of humour

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 level of fitness as 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.

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 Unit Leaders

Ref: #00287

Child care, Guiding/Leading groups, Mentoring

Description

Join our passionate and supportive team in a well-established organisation with growth potential. As a volunteer, you will have a passion to inspire girls and young women to reach their full potenial and learn new skills. Be encouraging and assertive when leading activities.

Hours

Requires 2-4 hour commitment per week during school term with some weekend for camping/training.

Skill requirements

No experience is needed, but we need reliable volunteers and previous experience working with youth is an advantage. Someone passionate and prepared to train towards their Leadership qualification. 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

Creative mind. a willingness to develop new skills and gain experiences. For Virtual Leader, this work could be tailored to be performed from home. 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 bring their lunch and 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.

Bureau Interviewer

Ref: #00150

Data collection, Information Gathering, Information Technology, Interviewing, Reporting, Research, Telephone, Word processing

Description

A Bureau Interviewer's role is to listen to the client's story and ask questions to sort out the key facts and what the client would like to happen. Using Citizen Advice Bureau website as primary source of information. Research the issue and provide information. Provide the options available for the client on how to take the next step to resolve their problem. Assist clients with phone calls, letter writing and completing forms. Record enquires electronically on an interview form. Police Check required for this role.

Hours

Commitment:1 X 3-hour shift per week required. 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Skill requirements

Computer confident and competent: ability to do research via computer and record information and work with databases. Effective oral and written communication skills. Willingness to participate in ongoing learning and development. Good listener and telephone manner.

Personality requirements

Ability to relate to a diverse range of people in a respectful, empathetic and non-judgmental manner. Must be patient, caring, friendly and reliable. Work well as part of a team

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.

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. Police check required.

Hours

3 to 10 hours per week (min. 3 hours) (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.

Community Patrollers

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

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.