Meditation Group Facilitator

Ref: #00489

Guiding/Leading groups

Description

Facilitator to lead meditation group - to support practice within the wider community. Needs to have a personal meditation practice and be willing and wanting to offer this guidance to other people (guided meditations) who may be at different stages on their journey.

Hours

30 mins - 1 hour per week on any weekday that suits facilitator.

Skill requirements

Experienced meditator who feels comfortable leading others in a meditation practice (even if they haven't done so before.)

Personality requirements

Genuine, sincere, inclusive, welcoming

Yoga Group Facilitator

Ref: #00488

Coaching [sport], Guiding/Leading groups

Description

Facilitator to lead a Yoga Class to support well-being in the wider community. Needs to have a personal yoga practice and be willing and wanting to offer this guidance to other people who may be at different stages on their journey. Ideal for teacher-in-training who wants to gain experience.

Hours

1 hour per week on any weekday that suits the facilitator

Skill requirements

Experienced yoga practitioner who feels comfortable leading others in a yoga practice (even if they have not done so before.)

Personality requirements

Genuine, sincere, inclusive, able to make group accessible

Art Group Facilitator

Ref: #00487

Arts, Guiding/Leading groups

Description

Facilitator to lead a fun social art class-group participants to bring their medium (painting, charcoal,/watercolour/printmaking etc.) and tools. New (beginner) to experienced artists welcome to group . Facilitator to be an experienced artist willing to support other artists to develop their skills and practice.

Hours

1-2 hour weekly commitment. Any weekday that suits the Facilitator

Skill requirements

Interest and experience in any range of art mediums. Interest in facilitating a welcoming group where skills o members can be shared and supported.

Personality requirements

Welcoming and inclusive, patient

Home Exercise Assistant

Ref: #00483

Health support, Visiting

Description

Visiting and assisting clients with an exercise programme. Background in physio or nursing would be an advantage.

Hours

To be advised

Skill requirements

A basic understanding of exercise routine.

Personality requirements

Compassionate, patient, kind and understanding.

Social Media Coordinator

Ref: #00482

Media

Description

Periodically updating our organisation's Facebook page with information/material.

Hours

2 hours approximately per week

Skill requirements

Familiar with Facebook platform and other social media.

Personality requirements

Mask maker, material skills

Ref: #00479

Homecrafts

Description

'Masks for Good' is a project supporting people/ groups to make masks for thenselves, their whanau and to share with vulnerable groups in our community. We would love to hear from people/ groups who can help make masks, and/ or help at mask-making workshops.

Hours

seeking expressions of interest. We will contact you about upcoming workshops. Masks for donation can be made from home if volunteer is able

Skill requirements

Material, sewing, cutting skills. Ability to use a sewing machine desirable but not required

Personality requirements

Casual Receptionist/Adminstrator

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.

Hours

Casual/On-call Monday to Friday

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

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

Op Shop Manager

Ref: #00474

Accounting, Coordinating, Data collection, Reception [General], Sales

Description

To manage the day to day running of our fundraising shop. To sort, value, and price items. Create item displays within the shop. Provide good customer service. Work with and coordinate shop volunteers. Handle day to day finance: cash/bank transfers, record day's takings and banking. Organise and publicise an occasional event to promote our Op Shop.

Hours

To be advised

Skill requirements

No

Personality requirements

We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic and social person. Someone who is self motivated and has a desire to improve the running and experience for our shop.

Outdoor Gardener

Ref: #00473

Gardening / planting

Description

Looking after and maintaining our garden beds around our organisation's property.

Hours

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Hours can vary

Skill requirements

Basic garden practices, has initiative and able to follow instructions, commitment

Personality requirements

Friendly can-do attitude

Club Publicity Coordinator

Ref: #00470

Data collection, History (recording/research), Information Technology, Media, Newsletter collation, Photography, visual media, Promotion, Research

Description

Work with Club Committee to develop promotional material, Prepare and distribute club newsletters, Prepare and maintain digital/resources - Facebook etc. Publicity updates for committee, Keep records for club from media i.e newspapers/online.

Hours

1-5 hours per week Meetings once monthly

Skill requirements

Computer/multimedia skills Understanding web based communication organisational/administrative ability Confident communicator

Personality requirements

An affinity with people with disabilities

Grants Coordinator

Ref: #00469

Administration [General], Analysis, Information Gathering, Reporting, Word processing

Description

We require a person who can developing a funding strategy for our organisation. Identify and utilise potential funding sources. Apply and complete funding applications.

Hours

To be advised

Skill requirements

Well organised, good communicator, high level of attention to detail,. Experience in marketing or sponsorship would be an advantage. Have some familiarity in completing funding applications

Personality requirements

Friendly, work well within a team/group and working alone.

Fundraising Coordinator

Ref: #00468

Analysis, Data collection, Event organisation, Fundraising, Information Technology, Promotion, Publicity, Research

Description

We require a person to develop a fundraising strategy. This includes creating and managing a schedule/plan for fundraising events. To form excellent working relationships with internal and external parties. To assist in raising our profile within our local community and region.

Hours

To be advised

Skill requirements

Fundraising for not-for-profit organisations experience Great time management, current drivers licence, Communicating with, managing and coordinating groups/volunteer committees/volunteer fundraisers

Personality requirements

Personal integrity Empathy to people with different levels of understanding and capabilities.

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

General Grounds Handyman

Ref: #00464

Gardening / planting, Handy person

Description

To maintain the upkeep of fences, troughs, electric fences, general paddock maintenance. Would suit a retired farmer or outdoor person.

Hours

Catchup on a Monday to discuss duties required

Skill requirements

To be able to work independently and follow instructions.

Personality requirements

Friendly

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

Pot Scrubber - Friendship Meals

Ref: #00454

Hospitality support

Description

To assist in cleaning pots after food preparation

Hours

Tuesday 11.30 - 1pm

Skill requirements

Capable of working in a busy kitchen environment.

Personality requirements

Friendly, helpful, patience. Team player

Team Manager/Leader Special Olympics

Ref: #00453

Administration [General], Coaching [sport]

Description

This role to provide guidance and support to coaching staff and volunteers in "Power Lifting" as a new sport within Special Olympics Wanganui.

Hours

To be decided

Skill requirements

Time management, problem solving, good communication skills, patient and understanding.

Personality requirements

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

Sports Assistant Special Olympics

Ref: #00452

Coaching [sport]

Description

We are trying to develop "Power Lifting" as a sport within Special Olympics Wanganui. We are looking for some special people/person with an interest in this sport. Volunter to provide skills and support for our athletes.

Hours

To be arranged

Skill requirements

A background in fitness/health sports or an interest.

Personality requirements

Good sense of humour, lots of patience and an ability to communicate.

Meals on Wheels Volunteer

Ref: #00451

Driving

Description

Pick up meals from the Whanganui Hospital kitchen. Deliver the meals to 5-12 households. Great clients. call Meals on Wheels Coordinator if client not at home. Return empty containers to pick up point (hospital kitchen) after delivery. Notify Age Concern Whanganui Volunteer Coordinator if unable to deliver on an assigned day. Routes usually take 1 to 1.5 hours.

Hours

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

Skill requirements

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

Personality requirements

Cheerful, respectful and kind.

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. Every day at height of season.

Skill requirements

An interest in the paddle steamer, the awa and it's history. Being a team player. Carpentry and joinery experience preferred but not essential

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. Twice each month.

Hours

Vary

Skill requirements

Good communicator and clean diving 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.

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

Library Assistant

Ref: #00430

Befriending, Event support, Information Technology, Librarian, Sales

Description

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

Hours

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Skill requirements

Good with people. Some minor IT skills required.

Personality requirements

Night Crisis Line Volunteer

Ref: #00420

Advocacy

Description

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

Hours

one night per fortnight - minimum

Skill requirements

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

Personality requirements

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

Bar Attendant/ Bar Ticketing Masters Games

Ref: #00406

Event organisation, Event support, Hospitality (front of house), Hospitality support, Publicity

Description

Serving at the bar during New Zealand Masters Games and/ or selling tickets to be used st the bar for drink purchases

Hours

10 day event

Skill requirements

Able to work late nights.

Personality requirements

Friendly, well presented and genuinely a people's person.

Tram Motorman

Ref: #00402

Driving, Driving, Guiding/Leading groups

Description

Operate an electrified tram on the tram line on Taupo Quay and provide good service.

Hours

1-3 p.m.

Skill requirements

Some mechanical knowledge would be an advantage. Communication - Be able to provide good rapport with passengers during/after rides.

Personality requirements

Friendly, pleasant, responsive and commitment

Tram Conductor

Ref: #00401

Befriending, Guiding/Leading groups, Hospitality support

Description

Sell and clip passenger tickets. Answer any questions and provide a good professional service on our tram line along Taupo Quay.

Hours

Roster 1-3 p.m.

Skill requirements

Communication - To be able to have good rapport with the passengers.

Personality requirements

Warm and pleasant. Responsive and committed

Recreation Support Assistant

Ref: #00376

Arts, Befriending, Cooking, Entertaining, Event organisation, Event support, Fundraising, Gardening / planting, Guiding/Leading groups, Homecrafts, Visiting

Description

Assist Recreation Team Leader in activities with the residents.

Hours

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Skill requirements

People with the ability to build rapport with the elderly, art and craft knowledge, communication skills.

Personality requirements

Foodbank Worker

Ref: #00365

Sorting

Description

People are required to sort and pack goods. Help make food parcels and clean in the Foodbank. Ensuring goods are not past the use by date.

Hours

Monday to Friday 9 - 1pm

Skill requirements

Able to follow instruction and work as a team player or by themselves. Need to be able to 'think on their feet'. To have a good level of fitness as it is busy and physically demanding.

Personality requirements

Able to use initiative. Friendly and efficient. Honest and reliable. Tidy neat presentation.

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

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

Hours

1.30 - 3.30 Mon and Tues

Skill requirements

Enjoy crafts and quick learners

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.

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 Companion

Ref: #00353

Befriending

Description

Companions 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 companions to help our drivers who are punctual, friendly and willing to be a team player.

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!

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.

Hours

1.30-3.30 Monday or Tuesday All year Feb-Dec

Skill requirements

Kind,caring and compassionate.

Personality requirements

GirlGuiding NZ Youth Leaders

Ref: #00287

Child care, Guiding/Leading groups, Mentoring

Description

Our vision is that all girls and young women in every community are inspired and empowered to turn their dreams into reality. To do that we need fun and energetic volunteers (both men and women) to run high quality units.

Hours

Meetings run for up to two hours during the school term. Any planning done outside of this can be done flexibly and from home. There will be opportunities to get involved in camps and activities in the school holidays.

Skill requirements

You do not need any prior experience in Guiding to get involved. You just need to be someone who: Is passionate about working with children and young people aged 5-6 (Pippins), 7-9 (Brownies), 9-12 (Guides) and 12-17 (Rangers). Is good at building lasting relationships with children and families. Enjoys planning and delivering fun activities to help girls thrive. Wants to empower and motivate girls to be the best version of themselves. Loves to get involved in the local community. You will be given free leadership training and all uniform is provided.

Personality requirements

If you are passionate about girls feeling good about themselves and confident in their abilities and individuality, it is very likely that we will have a role for you in helping them achieve this. Our programmes are non-formal and encourage girls to participate and be challenged at the same time.

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. -

Hours

when required

Skill requirements

General all-rounder

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.

Hours

To be negotiated

Skill requirements

All and any relevant Tertiary Qualifications will be highly regarded...

Personality requirements

A friendly, outgoing personality.

Committee Member

Ref: #00260

Committee member/Trustee, Editing, reviewing

Description

Assist with the restoration of Wanganui Air Traffic Control restoration.

Hours

10

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Board Member. Governance

Ref: #00256

Committee member/Trustee

Description

Formulation of policies, oversight of procedures. Planning and Forecasting organisation activities. Evaluation of Wanganui Budget Advisory Service. Acting as a Good Employer. Fulfilling all legal and ethical standards. Adhering to NZFFBS and Govt Requirements.

Hours

About three to five hours per month.

Skill requirements

Good communicator and listener, sense of humour, patience, tolerance be firm but fair. Eager to learn about WBAS

Personality requirements

See above. Concern about the people in our community.

Sports Coach

Ref: #00226

Coaching [sport]

Description

Organise sport coaching and games at lunch time (1:30 to 2:00pm).

Hours

1:30pm to 2:00pm

Skill requirements

Active and some knowledge of major sports - rugby, soccer, netball, cricket, softball.

Personality requirements

Able to relate respectfully and with humour to students in the 11 to 13 year age groups.

Board Member Brain Injury

Ref: #00202

Committee member/Trustee, Event organisation, Event support, Fundraising, Newsletter collation, Promotion

Description

Brain Injury Association Whanganui Board consists of a President, Secretary/Treasurer, Vice President and up to six Committee members. Monthly meetings attend to any concerns raised by the Liaison Officer or Administrator. Plan and undertake fundraising events alongside normal office holder duties undertaken in committees.

Hours

Monthly meetings approximately two hours from 5pm to 7pm. Other times depending on events/fundraising involvements.

Skill requirements

People ideally with (but not essential) Committee experience. Available for assisting at fundraising (i.e. raffles) or other events - if possible during the day or weekends at times.

Personality requirements

People with an understanding and empathy for disabled persons' needs. Able to work as a team member.

Forest Sanctuary Volunteer

Ref: #00183

Conservation work, Gardening / planting, Painting, repairing

Description

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

Hours

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

Skill requirements

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

Personality requirements

Happy to work with others

Committee Assistance

Ref: #00182

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

Description

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

Hours

Committees meet monthly with additional tasks to action.

Skill requirements

A willingness to carry out activities agreed by the committee.

Personality requirements

Working with others co-operatively.

Interviewer

Ref: #00150

Data collection, Filing, Information Gathering, Information Technology, Interviewing, Sorting, Word processing

Description

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

Hours

Can commit one 3-hour shift per week open Mon-Fri 9.30 am - 3.30 pm

Skill requirements

computer confident: ability to do research via computer; work with databases

Personality requirements

Good telephone manner, good listener, lifelong learner, interested in others, team player an eagerness to help others.

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.

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.

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.

Hours

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

Skill requirements

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

Personality requirements

Good listening skills, friendly, sensitive, reliable and flexible. Physically fit and able. Ability to relate to all manner of people. Must maintain confidentiality.

Conservation Volunteer

Ref: #00092

Conservation work, Gardening / planting

Description

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

Hours

Wednesday mornings 9-11 dependent on weather.

Skill requirements

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

Personality requirements

Able to take direction and work independently.

Community Patrol Volunteer

Ref: #00065

Driving

Description

Patrolling the streets and around business premises in pairs - monitoring security cameras - liaising with public - some late nights. Day shift Monday to Friday. Due to insurance purposes, volunteers need to be 25 and over.

Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday -Saturday 6:00 pm - 12:00/1:00 am

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.

Committee Members

Ref: #00060

Committee member/Trustee, Guiding/Leading groups, Mentoring

Description

Train to be an officer within unit, under the umbrella of New Zealand cadets. Military background is preferred, but not required. A role for any body who wishes to learn and mentor youth.

Hours

Evenings. Once a month for 2 hours.

Skill requirements

Personality requirements

Bird Rescue Shop Assistant

Ref: #00035

Handy person, Marketing, Publicity, Sales, Sorting

Description

Displaying Goods - Sorting Donations - Tidying Shop - Sales

Hours

Tuesdays & Thursdays 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.

Gardeners

Ref: #00001

Gardening / planting

Description

Working in a large vegetable garden and orchard, digging over, weeding, planting, composting, harvesting.

Hours

Skill requirements

A love of Gardening and self Management skills. Physically fit as it can be hard work at times.

Personality requirements

Commitment to the role Reliability