Chess Group Facilitator

Ref: #00599

Guiding/Leading groups, Mentoring, Tutoring

Description

We are looking for a chess-savy person who can help people getting started with chess; and who is also happy to play different opponents.

Hours

10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Skill requirements

Able to facilitate and teach a chess group how to play. Know chess rules.

Personality requirements

Gentle and patient. To show empathy to people with different chess playing levels.

Handy Person

Ref: #00598

Handy person

Description

Located in Otamatea, we have a hardworking team who often don't have the time and skills to do general maintenance and minor repairs. Whether it's oiling hinges or touching up some paintwork, having someone popping in on a semi-regular basis to help clear our fairly small but important list of jobs would be appreciated.

Hours

During work hours mostly but can consider occasional weekend if required. Hours negotiable.

Skill requirements

We would like someone who has a fairly broad skill set, who can come in and have a chat abour what needs doing and then work fairly independently to complete the jobs.

Personality requirements

Independent but able to work with our team. Creative and a problem-solver, we have very limited funding so repairs and DIY are a must.

Treasurer

Ref: #00597

Accounting, Analysis, Data Entry, Reporting

Description

Pay monthly accounts and update using Xero (accounting package used by bureau). Complete monthly financial report to Board. Provide annual charities report. Transact bureau bank accounts as a joint signator. Police check required.

Hours

As required to complete by due date.

Skill requirements

Basic accounting and computer skills. Understanding of principles of working within a budget.

Personality requirements

Accuracy in working with numbers. Observant. Logical thinker. Good communication skills.

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

4:00 - 6:30 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

Young Humanitarians Coordinator

Ref: #00587

Coordinating, Event organisation, Promotion

Description

Young Humanitarians aims to improve lives by inspiring young people to act on the humanitarian issues they care about through volunteering. The programme consists of six modules on topics like climate change, nuclear war, inclusion and migration and are linked to local volunteering opportunities. Volunteer as a young humanitarians coordinator and serve behind the scenes to help bring the programme to life. This role is a great way to support rangatahi to improve the lives of those around them.

Hours

3-4 per week. Flexible to the availability of volunteers (minimum 3 month committment)

Skill requirements

You'll need to: - Dedicate three to four hours of your time per week - Be flexible - shifts could vary from week to week - Be organised, care about sustainability, have initiative and good communication skills - Pass a Police vetting check

Personality requirements

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

Physically fit

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.

Book Sale Assistant

Ref: #00578

Event organisation, Event support, Sorting

Description

Day 1: Moving and placing folding tables. Moving and stacking banana boxes of books in preparation for book sale setup. Day 2: Packing books into boxes. Moving back to storage full boxes and folding tables at conclusion of the book sale.

Hours

Tuesday, 08 July 2025: 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday, 12 July 2025: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Skill requirements

Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects.

Personality requirements

Able to follow instruction.

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

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 - Fri: Morning shifts:9:30 a.m. - 12: 45 p.m. Afternoon shifts: 12:45 - 4:00 p.m. Sat 9;30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Full day shifts available

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

Located in Otamatea, we have 5 acres, most of which is flat gardens surrounded by gentle hills. We have established flower beds with paths and lawn, a small orchard, native trees and plants, and a variety of roses, climbers and shrubs. Our gardens provide a peaceful, natural environment for the enjoyment of our patients, their whanau, family, visitors and staff. The gardener is to assist in maintaining our beautiful gardens. Police check required for this role.

Hours

Friday mornings, other days by arrangement

Skill requirements

Whilst experience in gardening is useful,it isn't necessary as you can 'learn on the job'. Someone who is able to wield a petrol line-trimmer would be an absolute blessing, but any support welcome.

Personality requirements

Work well within a team, responsible attitude, fairly relaxed. Positivity, enthusiasm and a cooperative attitude will fit right in.

Visiting Member

Ref: #00550

Visiting

Description

To visit rest homes, hospitals, and other facilities with your dog to spend time with people who need us including professionals and students. To share love and kindness to them.

Hours

At least one hour per month

Skill requirements

Good behaviour and well trained dog aged over 1 year old. Assessment required for dogs before becoming a member.

Personality requirements

Good with a variety of people, 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 - 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

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

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

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.

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

Drivers

Ref: #00438

Driving

Description

To support blind and vision impaired adults to participate in recreational and social events. Also take them to any eye related appointments when required. Twice each month. Police Check required for this role.

Hours

Vary

Skill requirements

Good communicator and clean driving licence.

Personality requirements

Respectful, thoughtful, patient, and good listener.

Visiting Older People

Ref: #00434

Befriending

Description

Visting older people in their homes who are experiencing isolation/loneliness. You will spend time with your person, enjoy conversation and shared activities. We ask you to provide a monthly report of visits to Age Concern Whanganui Coordingator. Maintaining a friendly and companionable relationship with an older person through weekly visits. Police Check required for this role.

Hours

Commit to one hour per week as a minimum

Skill requirements

Reliable, excellent communication skills and adaptable. Good listener Own transport necessary. Flexible

Personality requirements

Positive attitude, empathetic & able to create good boundaries. Patience, friendly, tidy appearance

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/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

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. This is purely voluntary with no restrictions on private life.

Hours

1 - 2 shifts 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

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.

Horse Groomer/ Handler and Walker

Ref: #00333

Befriending, Coaching [sport], Coordinating, Guiding/Leading groups, Mentoring

Description

Groom, tacking up, leading and side-walking exercising horses. Working with people with disabilities who will be riding the horses. Police Check required for this role.

Hours

Open 8:30 am - 02:30 pm

Skill requirements

Empathy, patience, non-judgemental, good communication skills, able to take direction and work as a team

Personality requirements

Prepared to do what is asked and able to use your initiative when required. Have an affiliation with horses. Be reliable and be able to commit to shifts

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 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 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

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.