We need volunteers to help refugee families to become settled and independent. Advocacy, Befriending, Driving (clients), Driving (e.g. courier), Family Support (e.g. refugees), Mentoring, Shopping, Visiting.

Levin February training dates:

February
Saturday 25 February 2023 from 9.30am – 4.30pm
Sunday 26 February 2023 from 9.30am – 4.30pm

Volunteers need to be available to attend the two days of the training sessions to meet the requirements for becoming a Refugee Support Volunteer. If, however, there is a day that they cannot attend on either the weekday or weekend training sessions, then there will be face-to-face or online catch-up sessions when they can make up a session time.

Location: Levin

Dates/Hours: Minimum of 2 hours per week. Maximum of 8 hours per week.

We need volunteers to help provide calming companionship, and confidence, sharing animal companions in a local rest home.

Location: Levin

Dates/Hours: Flexible

We need a volunteer to carry out small repairs to resident's personal clothing.

Location: Levin

Dates/Hours: Flexible

We need a volunteer to set up a Men's Shed Group.

Location: Levin

Dates/Hours: Flexible

We need a volunteer to:
Help manage Facebook pages
Promote activities and programmes
Provide information on our activities, classes, workshops, demos and exhibitions.

Location: Levin

Dates/Hours: Flexible

We need volunteers to mow lawn areas around a charity building.
Lawnmower provided.

Location: Levin

Dates/Hours: Hours flexible.

We need volunteers for these tasks: Clean kitchen, cafe, foyer and toilet areas of building we use.
Vacuuming and washing floors, replenishing paper towels and toilet rolls and cleaning surfaces in the kitchen, cafe, foyer and toilet areas.

Location: Levin

Dates/Hours: Fridays 3 - 5 pm

We need volunteers to help us with two vans that require regular checks, cleaning inside and washing exterior. Vans on-site and cleaning material provided.

Location: Levin

Dates/Hours: A couple of hours per week.

We need volunteers to help sort and distribute surplus food.

Location: Levin

Dates/Hours: Different shifts available throughout week.

Do you live in a rural community? Do you love talking? Do you enjoy working within your local community? Would you like to help teenagers and adults in your community who struggle with the basics of reading and writing? We will provide you with training and give ongoing support. Over 1 in 10 New Zealanders struggle to read and write. Living with low literacy impacts many aspects of life including health, finances, employment opportunities, well-being and self-esteem. This work changes lives and it makes a real difference.
We are looking for local ambassadors to represent us in your community - to help spread the word about our free services by helping us build and maintain relationships with local organisations and people. It will include distributing posters, and leaflets (or telling us where to send them), attending community network meetings, events and lots of liaising with community groups or businesses so we can help our low literacy youth and adults reach their potential.

Dates/Hours: This opportunity is flexible. You will need to report back to the Community Coordinator at least once a month with what you have been doing. You can request help at any time. You will also be part of a community of Regional Ambassadors who will share their experiences and give each other support through our Slack messaging.

Location: Horowhenua rural area or online

Ensure compliance with the Children and Vulnerable Person Protection Policy.
Participate in issues pertaining to its application.
Work promptly, effectively and confidentially with organisation officers.
Keep records. Records are securely stored.
Empathetic and strong people skills. Negotiation and resolution skills. Reliable, focus orientated and maintains confidentiality.

Location: Levin

Dates/Hours: As required but minimal unless a suspected case of abuse is reported.

Recruit volunteers as per the organisation's protocols. Retain volunteers through effective communication and leadership. Complete training information for all volunteers and provide appropriate training opportunities. Coordination of volunteer schedule. Report as required to Committee.

Location: Levin

Dates/Hours: As discussed with Committee. Monthly meetings, AGM and ongoing documentation