This page will highlight roles as they become available. If you are interested in any of them please make contact with us to arrange a time to talk them through. We look forward to helping you.
Branch: Masterton
Ref: #00386
Conservation work
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Maintaining and planting native restoration areasHours
FlexibleSkill requirements
Good work ethic and enjoy working outdoorsPersonality requirements
Friendly, reliable and like working in a teamBranch: Carterton
Ref: #00385
Befriending, Child care, Customer Service, Family Support (e.g. refugees), Hospitality (front of house), Hospitality support
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Description
Duties: Shopping for morning tea if required; setting up room, welcome parents to the group, advise parents of the H&S points for the building, clean up after session.Hours
2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 10am to 12.30pmSkill requirements
Enjoy meeting parents and children, and preparing tea and coffee.Personality requirements
Reliable and enjoy meeting new people.Branch: Greytown
Ref: #00384
Child care, Coordinating, Hospitality (front of house)
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Duties include: Assisting with planning the session, opening up the rooms and readying them for the start of the session. Meeting and greeting the parents, organising the morning tea (which is provided) and locking up after the session finishes.Hours
Monday 9.30am to 11.30am during term timeSkill requirements
Enjoy organising and coordinating childen's play activitiesPersonality requirements
Creative, reliable and socialBranch: Featherston
Ref: #00383
Event support, Guiding/Leading groups, Hospitality support, Promotion
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Walk through the Booktown Festival and main street, giving out information and assisting people.Hours
2 hours per session, between 9am to 5 pmSkill requirements
Confidence speaking with the public.Personality requirements
Reliable, friendly, confident, outgoingBranch: Featherston
Ref: #00382
Customer Service, Entertaining, Event support, Hospitality (front of house), Hospitality support
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Meet and greeting visitors to booktownHours
2 hour per session between 9am to 5pm over a weekendSkill requirements
Confidence in speaking in public,Personality requirements
Trustworthy, reliable, outgoing, initiative.Branch: Featherston
Ref: #00380
Cooking, Customer Service, Entertaining, Event support, Hospitality (front of house), Hospitality support, Reception
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Volunteers need to seat up, take down, serve food.Hours
29 Jul 2018 4pm to 9pmSkill requirements
Enjoy serving food.Personality requirements
Reliable, friendly, active.Branch: Wairarapa-wide[;
Ref: #00378
Befriending, Information Technology, Tutoring
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
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Description
Supporting and encouraging seniors to use Smartphones and tabletsHours
Approx 2 hours per weekSkill requirements
Knowledge of smartphones and tabletsPersonality requirements
Patient and reliableBranch: Masterton
Ref: #00377
Befriending, Hospitality (front of house), Interviewing, Promotion
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Close to public transport |
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Promoting volunteer opportunities in Masterton on the first Friday of each month from 10am to 12noon at a local cafeHours
10am to 12 noon on the first Friday of the monthSkill requirements
Enjoy talking to peoplePersonality requirements
Reliable, outgoing, friendly and enjoy helping peopleBranch: Masterton
Ref: #00375
Befriending, Family Support (e.g. refugees), Mentoring, Visiting
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Befriend migrants to the WairarapaHours
Flexible to suit volunteers needs from 1 to 2 hours per weekSkill requirements
Knowledge of services in the local areaPersonality requirements
Friendly and reliableBranch: Masterton
Ref: #00374
Family Support (e.g. refugees)
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Support migrant families to help settle into the WairarapaHours
Flexible to suit volunteers needs from 1 to 2 hours per weekSkill requirements
A second language and possibly familiar with migration documentationPersonality requirements
Branch: Masterton
Ref: #00371
Child care, Cooking, Customer Service, Hospitality (front of house)
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| Close to public transport |
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To help prepare, serve and tidy up for morning tea to children attending the school holiday programmeHours
Monday 16th July to Thursday 19th July from 10am to 11amSkill requirements
Enjoy food preparation, serving and meeting childrenPersonality requirements
Friendly, reliable and enjoy working with childrenBranch: Featherston
Ref: #00369
Befriending, Child care, Cooking, Guiding/Leading groups, Hospitality (front of house), Mentoring, Music, Tutoring
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
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Description
To assist facilitators running workshops assisting children while they participate in activities who are attending a school holiday programme.Hours
Tuesday 17 July to Thursday 19 July. Hours are flexible.Skill requirements
Love children of primary age, be flexible, have a great sense of humour and be prepared to be fully police checked in line with our 'vulnerable children policy'Personality requirements
Fun loving, patient and empathetic to children and their needs.Branch: Featherston
Ref: #00368
Befriending, Cooking, Entertaining, Hospitality (front of house)
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
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Description
Working in a team to prepare and serve a nourishing soup for members of the Featherston communityHours
Monday from 9.30am to 11.30 or 11.30pm to 1:30pmSkill requirements
Enjoy cooking and meeting peoplePersonality requirements
Friendly and reliableBranch: Martinborough
Ref: #00365
Befriending, Hospitality (front of house), Interviewing, Promotion
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Close to public transport |
| Training |
Description
Promoting volunteer opportunities in Martinborough on the first Friday of each month from 10am to 12noon at Kitcheners cafeHours
10am to 12 noon on the first Friday of the monthSkill requirements
Enjoy talking to peoplePersonality requirements
Reliable, outgoing, friendly and enjoy helping peopleBranch: Masterton
Ref: #00362
Gardening / planting, General Maintenance, Handy person
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| Close to public transport |
Description
Repairs/maintenance and gardener. General light handyman type work (ie: changing light bulbs, hanging curtains, fixing screws etc) and general gardeningHours
Flexible hours to suit volunteer - approx 6hrs per monthSkill requirements
Reliable and friendlyPersonality requirements
Ability to interact with older peopleBranch: Masterton
Ref: #00360
Conservation work, Gardening / planting, General Maintenance
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Restoring existing planted areas and future design and developmentHours
Second Saturday of each month at 9.30am to 11.30amSkill requirements
Personality requirements
Love of nature and good work ethicBranch: Masterton
Ref: #00358
Accounting, Administration, Data collection, Filing, Newsletter collation, Reception, Telephone, Word processing
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
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Description
General reception duties including answering the phone, taking messages, and greeting the public at receptionHours
9am - 12 noon or 12 noon - 3pmSkill requirements
Basic reception skillsPersonality requirements
Can work independently when requiredBranch: Wairarapa wide
Ref: #00357
Committee member/Trustee
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
| Work from home |
Description
This organisation is looking for Board members with a variety of skills - business, marketing, health and safety and community connections with an interest in young people/family whanauHours
Board meetings 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7.30am to 9am every 3 monthsSkill requirements
Governance, financial, management, fundraisingPersonality requirements
Working in a teamBranch: Wairarapa-wide
Ref: #00355
Accounting, Budgeting, Committee member/Trustee
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A treasurer required for the Committee of the Friends of Aratoi. Reporting to the Committee's monthly meetings held on 2nd Thursday of the month at 4.30pm. Preparation of accounts using Excel spreadsheets and preparations of budgets.Hours
15 hours per month on aveargeSkill requirements
Interest in the Arts and the ability to use ExcelPersonality requirements
Works well in a teamBranch: Masterton
Ref: #00354
Driving, Driving, Recycling, Sorting
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Close to public transport |
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To pickup empty boxes around Masterton and deliver to the Foodbank.Hours
1 hour per weekSkill requirements
Drivers license with own vehicle.Personality requirements
Be able to work independently.Branch: Masterton
Ref: #00353
Conservation work
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Helping to maintain the breeding of the insect room, handling insects, cleaning, feeding and sortingHours
3 to 4 hours per weekSkill requirements
Enjoy handling insectsPersonality requirements
Reliability and good observation skillsBranch: Masterton
Ref: #00352
Conservation work, Guiding/Leading groups, Hospitality (front of house)
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
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Description
Hosting and guiding tours and/or assisting with school groups and junior rangersHours
FlexibleSkill requirements
Great people skills and ability to speak confidently in front of groups small and large.Personality requirements
Speaking confidentlyBranch: Masterton
Ref: #00351
Conservation work, Gardening / planting, General Maintenance
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
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Description
Cleaning and maintaining a hygienic work environment. Light maintenance, weeding and gardening.Hours
2 to 3 hoursSkill requirements
Gardening skills welcomePersonality requirements
Ability to be highly independent but also work confidently as part of a team. Passion for conservation of New Zealand wildlife and fauna.Branch: Masterton
Ref: #00345
Befriending, Coordinating, Hospitality (front of house), Visiting
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Liaise with the Masterton rest homes to schedule a date and time for playgroups starting at 10.30am for approximately one hour monthly. Collect toys from the Toy Library, set up on the day and greet the parents and children attending and make them feel comfortable and at ease.Hours
2 hours per playgroup session - one session per monthSkill requirements
Communication and befriending skillsPersonality requirements
Love of people - old and youngBranch: Carterton
Ref: #00344
Befriending, Coordinating, Hospitality (front of house), Visiting
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Liaise with the Carterton rest homes to schedule a date and time for playgroups starting at 10.30am for approximately one hour monthly. Collect toys from the Toy Library in the Events Centre, set up on the day and greet the parents and children attending and make them feel comfortable and at ease.Hours
2 hours per playgroup session - one per monthSkill requirements
Communication and befriending skillsPersonality requirements
Love of people - old and youngBranch: Carterton
Ref: #00341
General Maintenance, Handy person
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Bike repair mechanic needed for children's bikes, scooters and skateboardsHours
One Saturday per monthSkill requirements
Bike mechanic skillsPersonality requirements
Love helping peopleBranch: Carterton
Ref: #00340
General Maintenance, Handy person, Recycling
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Volunteers are required for The Fixit Lab. They offer repair services in a variety of areas like sewing, toy repairs, bike repairs and more. The community can access the lab to have repairs made and learn a new skill by donation, koha or the use of the local green dollar system.Hours
Once a monthSkill requirements
You'll need to supply your own equipment such as a sewing machine or tools.Personality requirements
Interest in fixingBranch: Wairarapa wide
Ref: #00339
Administration, Hospitality support, Reception
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To provide reception, hospitality, comfort and care and a welcome place for Patients, families, Volunteers and visitors to Hospice and to maintain cleanliness of the premises to a high standard. To provide administration support to Hospice staff.Hours
12 noon to 2pm per week on a FridaySkill requirements
General reception and administration skills, vacuuming, kitchen duties and the preparation of afternoon teaPersonality requirements
Friendly, outgoing and approachableBranch: Wairarapa wide
Ref: #00338
Arts, Marketing, Photography, visual media, Promotion
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A creative volunteer is required to create posters in Microsoft Publisher - the text and photos will be givenHours
Skill requirements
Skills in Microsoft PublisherPersonality requirements
Enjoy creativityBranch: Wairarapa wide
Ref: #00337
Befriending, Visiting
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
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Taking clients for walksHours
Flexible for volunteers needsSkill requirements
Personality requirements
Empathy and compassion for people who are suffering from ParkinsonsBranch: Masterton
Ref: #00334
Arts, Customer Service, Hospitality support, Reception, Telephone
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
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Description
Greet visitors and make them feel welcome, keep an eye on the security cameras, help in the shop if needed and carry out small tasks for the staff.Hours
10:15am to 1:30pm OR 1pm to 4:30pmSkill requirements
A good positive attitude (No computer skills required)Personality requirements
Friendly and welcomingBranch: Masterton
Ref: #00333
Driving, Driving, Recycling
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Volunteers to collect donated food from businesses throughout Masterton and deliver to the 'drop off' location in Masterton.Hours
Any day from 9am or 2pm from Monday to Friday for 1-2hrsSkill requirements
Volunteers need access to a vehicle and have a driver's license. Strength is required for lifting boxesPersonality requirements
Friendly, reliable and flexible.Branch: Carterton
Ref: #00332
Administration, Child care, Event organisation, Fundraising, Marketing
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Carterton Playcentre are looking for a volunteer to promote and administer their EcoStore sales and ordering. This is an ongoing fundraiser.Hours
Flexible - average of 2 hours per weekSkill requirements
Social media, basic computer, promotional, organising, ordering and basic book-keeping skillsPersonality requirements
Proactive with an interest in fundraising for PlaycentreBranch: Wairarapa
Ref: #00331
Promotion, Street collection
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Close to public transport |
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Breast Cancer Foundation NZ are seeking expressions of interest from all over New Zealand from those who would like to become an Area-Coordinator for their town/suburb. The annual Street Appeal is on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th of October 2018 so interested persons will need to be available for one or both of these days and for some preparation beforehand.Hours
Friday 12th and/or Saturday 13th October 2018Skill requirements
Drivers Licence (in most cases), also leadership and organisational skillsPersonality requirements
Enthusiastic and passionate about the causeBranch: Carterton
Ref: #00329
Befriending, Visiting
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
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Description
Taking resthome residents for a walk in a wheelchairHours
Flexible for volunteers needsSkill requirements
Personality requirements
Empathy and love of older peopleBranch: Featherston
Ref: #00325
Committee member/Trustee
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Work from home |
Description
The Featherston Community Centre Charitable Trust is looking for Board members with a variety of skills and community connections. Monthly meetings generally held on 3rd Thursday of the month at 7.30 - 9pm.Hours
2 hours per monthSkill requirements
Skills in governance or financial or management or fundraisingPersonality requirements
Reliable and work as a teamBranch: Wairarapa wide
Ref: #00324
Guiding/Leading groups, Mentoring
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Wairarapa GirlGuiding are looking for helpers to assist with their activities at meetings and outingsHours
Approximately 3 hours per weekSkill requirements
The ability to encourage girls to develop community values to have respect, to do what is right and be positivePersonality requirements
Patience, reliability and an interest in empowering our girls to be leaders in whatever they chooseBranch: Wairarapa wide
Ref: #00323
Guiding/Leading groups, Mentoring
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Wairarapa GirlGuiding are looking to strengthen their leadership team in Pippins, Brownies, Guides and Rangers.Hours
Approximately 3 hours per weekSkill requirements
The ability to encourage girls to develop community values to have respect, to do what is right and be positivePersonality requirements
Patience, reliability and an interest in empowering our girls to be future leaders in whatever they choose to doBranch: Featherston
Ref: #00318
Reporting, Secretary, Word processing
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
| Work from home |
| Training |
Description
A note taker is required for one meeting in Featherston every 6 weeks for 8 meetings per yearHours
2 hours for attendance per meeting plus time to write up the notesSkill requirements
An interest in community and social services working for the wellbeing of the Wairarapa communitiesPersonality requirements
Reliable with written skillsBranch: Carterton
Ref: #00317
Committee member/Trustee, Fundraising, Guiding/Leading groups, Publicity
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Carterton Scouts are looking to strenthen their committee with committed members who bring a variety of skillsHours
Ten meetings per year - approx 2 hours per monthSkill requirements
Committee skills - fundraising, minute taking, and promotional skillsPersonality requirements
Commitment to the scouting leaders and their teamsBranch: Carterton
Ref: #00316
Guiding/Leading groups, Mentoring
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Carterton Scouts are looking for helpers to assist with their activities at meetings and outingsHours
Keas : Mondays from 4.30pm to 5.30pm Cubs: Mondays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm Scouts: Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8.30pmSkill requirements
The ability to encourage children to develop community values to have respect, to do what is right and be positivePersonality requirements
Patience, reliability and an interest in empowering our youthBranch: Carterton
Ref: #00315
Guiding/Leading groups, Mentoring
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Carterton Scouts are looking to strengthen their leadership team in keas, cubs and scouts.Hours
Keas : Mondays from 4.30pm to 5.30pm Cubs: Mondays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm Scouts: Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8.30pmSkill requirements
The ability to encourage children to develop community values to have respect, to do what is right and be positivePersonality requirements
Patience, reliability and an interest in empowering our youthBranch: Masterton
Ref: #00314
Reporting, Secretary, Word processing
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
| Work from home |
| Training |
Description
A note taker is required for one meeting in Masterton every 6 weeks for 8 meetings per yearHours
2 hours for attendance per meeting plus time to write up the notesSkill requirements
An interest in community and social services working for the wellbeing of the Wairarapa communitiesPersonality requirements
Reliable with written skillsBranch: Wairarapa wide
Ref: #00313
Driving, Driving
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Close to public transport |
| Training |
Description
Drivers needed to take cancer patients to Wellington Hospital, Lower Hutt or Palmerston North in their own car - there is reimbursement for petrolHours
Skill requirements
Have a current valid driver's license Police and reference checksPersonality requirements
Be at least cancer-free for two years Good listenerBranch: Masterton
Ref: #00311
Arts, Befriending, Homecrafts
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
| Training |
Description
Plan an activity and run a two hour programme for Hospice Patients and their family. The programme is held every Monday morning at Hospice.Hours
3 hours every on Monday morning every three weeksSkill requirements
Ability to plan and teach a crafts sessionPersonality requirements
Caring and confidenceBranch: Masterton
Ref: #00310
Advocacy, Befriending, Committee member/Trustee, Conservation work, Mentoring
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| Close to public transport |
Description
Millennium Reserve is looking for a committee member who is retired who is keen to work alongside our young people as mentors at the reserve to help instill confidence and work ethic. The "Licence to work" programme requires 20 hours of volunteering per year. Working at Millennium Reserve offers this opportunity under the guidance of mentors.Hours
4 hours per weekSkill requirements
Mentoring and an interest in empowering our youthPersonality requirements
Patience and commitmentBranch: Masterton
Ref: #00309
Gardening / planting, General Maintenance
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
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Description
Help is needed to mow lawns and carry out general gardening dutiesHours
Flexible to sort the volunteers availability 2 - 3 hours per weekSkill requirements
Have skills with lawnmower and hand toolsPersonality requirements
Is happy to work unsupervised and enjoys working aloneBranch: Carterton
Ref: #00306
Befriending, Hospitality support
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
| Training |
Description
Carter Court are looking for people to help serve morning or afternoon tea 2 or 3 times per week to approx 40 residents.Hours
Approximately one hour between 10am and 11am for morning tea. Approximately one hour between 2pm and 3pm for afternoon tea.Skill requirements
Serving tea and coffee with the ability to converse with our residentsPersonality requirements
Patience and a rapport with older peopleRef: #00305
Conservation work
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maintenance and planting of treesHours
Skill requirements
Personality requirements
Branch: Wairarapa wide[;
Ref: #00301
Dance
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Close to public transport |
| Training |
Description
Exercise each week on Monday morning and Wednesday afternoon for our Sit and Be Fit programme.Hours
9.30am to 10.30am on Monday and 1.30pm to 2.30pm on WednesdaySkill requirements
Experience in either Yoga, dancing or exercise and be able to organise the classes and routines.Personality requirements
A sense of humour, get on with older people, lots of patience, and empathyBranch: Wairarapa wide
Ref: #00299
Committee member/Trustee
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
| Work from home |
Description
This new organisation is looking for Board members with a variety of skills and community connections. Meetings are held every 6 weeks on Mondays from 12 noon to 1pm. If you are interested, you are invited to attend a board meeting before making a commitmentHours
Estimated 4 hours per monthSkill requirements
Governance, financial, management, fundraisingPersonality requirements
Working in a teamBranch: Masterton
Ref: #00296
Arts, Cooking, Family Support (e.g. refugees), Handy person, Health support, Mentoring, Music, Tutoring
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
Description
Wairarapa Womens Centre are looking for tutors to teach lifeskillsHours
VariousSkill requirements
Knowledge in arts, crafts and other lifeskillsPersonality requirements
Compassionate, community-focussed, willingness to be involved ideasBranch: Wairarapa wide
Ref: #00291
Advocacy
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
| Work from home |
| Training |
Description
Wairarapa Heart is an organisation that is working towards a compassionate, thriving, sustainable WairarapaHours
Approximately one per weekSkill requirements
NoPersonality requirements
Compassionate and wanting a better future for the Wairarapa.Branch: Masterton
Ref: #00288
Administration, Analysis, Data Entry, Interviewing, Reporting, Secretary, Telephone, Word processing
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Close to public transport |
| Training |
Description
Experience in office administration, confidence in using databases and enjoy communicating with current and potential volunteers and organisations.Hours
9am to 12 noon one day a weekSkill requirements
Office Administration Managing volunteers and organisations using an online database Interviewing volunteers for available rolesPersonality requirements
Enjoy assisting people find volunteering rolesBranch: Masterton
Ref: #00286
Driving, Driving
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Drivers wanted to deliver meals. Pickup 11.30 at the Masterton Hospital kitchen and deliver around Masterton area.Hours
1 hour per month or more if you chooseSkill requirements
You will need a car and clean Drivers LicensePersonality requirements
Big smileBranch: Wairarapa-wide
Ref: #00279
Accounting, Committee member/Trustee, Fundraising, Marketing, Promotion, Secretary
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Description
This role is a governance role. We currently have four executive committee members and are looking for more people to assist in the governance/management of this valuable service. Specifically we require accounting/financial or fundraising/marketing skills. An interest and understanding of dementia would be an advantage.Hours
Skill requirements
Specific need for people with skills in accounting, financial management, marketing and fundraising.Personality requirements
The person would need to be able to work well as part of a diverse team, be willing to take on tasks required and have energy and enthusiasm for the role.Branch: Wairarapa wide
Ref: #00248
Befriending, Cooking, Family Support (e.g. refugees), Gardening / planting, Homecrafts, Mentoring, Visiting
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Description
Visit people in their homes to help them with a range of life skills that include: nutritious and low cost family cooking, growing food, shopping more economically, home routines, home repairs, budgeting, living sustainably - whatever best suits the person you are visiting. Volunteers will be matched to work one-on-one with a client.Hours
Hours are flexible to suit the volunteer and the client you will be working with.Skill requirements
Relating to a wide range of people - practical cooking, gardening and household management skillsPersonality requirements
Practical life skills that you are willing to share, non judgemental attitude, patience, desire to make a difference to the lives of individuals in our communityBranch: Wairarapa wide
Ref: #00242
Budgeting, Financial Counselling, Mentoring
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| Training |
Description
We are looking for Financial Mentors for the Connecting Communities Budgeting Service. Volunteers will support individuals and families who are experiencing financial hardship and need help with their financial situation. Having a great understanding of finance is not the priority, we are looking for volunteer mentors who are great at getting along with people and are able to support clients to be confident to achieve their financial goals. Volunteers will work with a client on a one to one basis either at the client's home or at the Connecting Communities' office. FULL training will be provided and the hours are flexible to suit the volunteer and client. All volunteers will be required to have a police check.Hours
1-2 hours per week (days and hours flexible to suit volunteer and client.Skill requirements
Financial/budgeting skills or experience would be handy but not a requirementPersonality requirements
Reliable, friendly, non-judgemental and an ability to work with people on a one to one basisBranch: Masterton
Ref: #00241
Befriending, Child care, Customer Service, Family Support (e.g. refugees), Hospitality (front of house), Hospitality support
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
| Work from home |
| Training |
Description
Duties: Shopping for morning tea if required; setting up room, welcome parents to the group, advise parents of the H&S points for the building, clean up after session.Hours
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10am to 12.30pmSkill requirements
Enjoy meeting parents and children, and preparing tea and coffee.Personality requirements
Reliable and enjoy meeting new people.Branch: Wairarapa wide
Ref: #00204
Advocacy, Information Gathering, Promotion
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| Work from home |
| Training |
Description
Volunteers tell "their story" of their experience with heart disease or caring for someone with heart disease. Volunteers will be interviewed to share "their story" or can write their own.Hours
A chat telling their story. Time frame is flexible to suitSkill requirements
Experience of a heart event (eg heart attack, heart disease/failure, stent insertion or bypass etc) OR someone has had a family member or loved one go through a heart event.Personality requirements
The willingness to share their personal experience.Branch: Masterton
Ref: #00180
Customer Service, Retail, Sales
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Close to public transport |
| Training |
Description
Volunteers are required for an established social enterprise to serve in their retail store.Hours
Approximately 3 hours per weekSkill requirements
A person who has had successful retail experience.Personality requirements
A confident team playerBranch: Featherston
Ref: #00175
Gardening / planting, General Maintenance
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
Description
Volunteers needed who enjoy gardening and would be prepared to look after our organisation's food bank vegetable garden, pick the produce when ready, weed and care for the garden generally. Also caring for the rest of the garden around the buildings with weeding and trimming. This is a Featherston based role. MOJ (Ministry of Justice) vetting required before starting along with 2x referees checked.Hours
Hours/days flexible to suit volunteer's availability - gardening is done sometime between 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri when the centre is open.Skill requirements
Keen gardenerPersonality requirements
Reliable, able to work alone, self starterBranch: Featherston
Ref: #00174
Family Support (e.g. refugees), Sorting
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
| Training |
Description
Volunteer needed to assist our organisation with their food bank in Featherston - help prepare food parcels and keeping the shelves stocked. Predominantly 2-3 hours on a Friday but 1-2 hours during the week to assist with stock rotation would be very helpful if volunteer is available. If you also enjoys working in the kitchen - then help with jam making occasionally, freezing veggies etc.. This is a Featherston based role. MOJ (Ministry of Justice) vetting required before starting along with 2x referees checked.Hours
2-3 hrs on Fridays OR 1-2 hrs during the week to help with stock rotation.Skill requirements
Household management skills with knowledge of cooking with ingredients for healthy mealsPersonality requirements
Friendly, reliable, matureBranch: Featherston
Ref: #00172
General Maintenance, Handy person
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
| Training |
Description
We need a volunteer who can wash and vacuum 2x cars and a 9 seater van once a month for our organisation who is based in Featherston.Hours
2-3 hrs once a month on any day except Wednesdays. Date/times will depend on availability of vehicles and the volunteer.Skill requirements
Personality requirements
Reliable, flexible, happy to get their hands dirtyBranch: Carterton
Ref: #00164
Arts, Customer Service, Hospitality (front of house), Hospitality support, Promotion, Reception, Sales
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Close to public transport |
| Training |
Description
Volunteers with an interest in the "Arts" required to work in Heart of Arts (47 High Street, Carterton) which includes meeting customers, shop sales and contributing to the general running of this arts space.Hours
10am - 5pm Tuesday - Friday 10am - 2pm Saturday, Sunday & MondaySkill requirements
Interest in the Arts.Personality requirements
Friendly, outgoing and approachable.Branch: Masterton
Ref: #00163
Befriending, Event support, Guiding/Leading groups
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| Training |
Description
Volunteers needed to help and support clients physically onto a horse. Be able to be a sidewalker to provide support for the rider and to be able to lead a horse. Volunteers need to have confidence, patience, good nature and rapport with horses and people. Must be available on Thursdays for either the whole day 9.30-3pm or work a morning shift (9.30-12pm) or an afternoon shift (12.30-3pm). You will need transport to get to the venue as it is NOT close to provide transport.Hours
Thursdays from 9.30-3pm. Volunteers can do a morning shift (9.30-12pm) or afternoon shift (12.30-3pm) if that suits better than a full day.Skill requirements
Be able to handle a horse confidently.Personality requirements
Volunteers with patience, empathy and someone who enjoy horses.Branch: Wairarapa wide
Ref: #00162
Befriending, Family Support (e.g. refugees), Visiting
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| Training |
Description
"Accredited Visiting Service" volunteers visit a client in their home, once a week for an hour to chat or have a cuppa or maybe go for a walk. This is a "one-on-one" service with ONE matched client. Long term commitment required. FULL training will be provided. Police vetting REQUIRED.Hours
1 hour commitment once a week - any day that suits the client and volunteer.Skill requirements
An interest in working with older/elderly people.Personality requirements
Warm, friendly, caring, reliable, respectful, willing to commit long termBranch: Masterton
Ref: #00111
Driving, Driving, Handy person
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| Close to public transport |
| Training |
Description
Pick up goods and deliver them to hospice shop.Hours
Work on a roster Monday to Friday shift hours.Skill requirements
We provide orientation, development and training.Personality requirements
Branch: Masterton
Ref: #00110
Driving, Driving, Family Support (e.g. refugees)
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| Close to public transport |
| Training |
Description
Volunteers needed to help with transporting patients/families to and from day programmes. The programmes runs Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays but these days may increase due to demand. Volunteers will be part of the transport roster and can help on any day each week or fortnight or more according to the needs or the organisation and the volunteers availability.Hours
Available any day (Mon, Wed or Thur) or fortnightly or more depending on the needs of the organisation and the volunteers availability. Generally for 2hrs per shift but sometimes it maybe longer depending on the programme being run.Skill requirements
Personality requirements
Full clean drivers license.Branch: Wairarapa wide
Ref: #00099
Driving, Driving
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| Training |
Description
Drive patients who need specialized vehicle transport from their home to hospital and local clinics and return.Hours
Varies according to patients appts and on a rostered basis.Skill requirements
Must be over 18. Full Drivers Licence and a clean driving history.Personality requirements
Excellent communication and probelm solving. Be supportive, empathetic and caring, physically able.Branch: Wairarapa wide
Ref: #00071
Administration, Advocacy, Befriending, Family Support (e.g. refugees), Mentoring, Newsletter collation, Visiting
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| Wheelchair accessible |
| Disability toilet |
| Close to public transport |
| Work from home |
| Training |
Description
To provide a service of a supporting role to victims. Services are available 8am-8pm (7 days) on rostered shifts. Crisis callouts. Phone calls to victims. Caseload followups. Court support.Hours
Flexible to volunteers availability. Rosters over 7 days/nights & weekends. Serviced 8am-8pm.Skill requirements
Must have full clean drivers license. Well organised. Great listening skills. Emotional Maturity. Confidentiality and reliability. Clear communication skills. Access to a computer and internet.Personality requirements
Listener, non-judgmental, get on well with people with empathy.