Volunteers Needed – Community Event Support

We are seeking volunteers to assist at a community event from 9.00am to 1.30pm. Tasks may include helping with children’s activities (e.g. photo booth, face painting, Easter hunt), setting up the venue, assisting activity providers, moving lightweight crowd barriers, monitoring for safe behaviour, and helping with clean-up.

Volunteers should be able to follow instructions, communicate well, and enjoy working in a team.

Location :- Feilding

We are seeking a Volunteer Punjabi Dance Instructor for fortnightly sessions in Feilding. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the local community, celebrate culture, and inspire others through the art of dance. The role offers a rewarding experience for both the instructor and participants, ensuring an enjoyable and engaging atmosphere for all involved.

Location:- Feilding

Volunteering Opportunity for Feilding, Manawatu

We’re seeking a volunteer to read to a group of Under 5’s on Fridays from 10:00 to 10:30 am.
A police check will be carried out. Tea and coffee will be provided for the volunteer.

We are seeking a volunteer to assist with our Under 5’s group on Wednesdays in Feilding,
helping with set-up (9:30 am), interacting with children and families, and packing up (11:30 am).
Tea and coffee provided. A police check is required.
Location :- Feilding

We are seeking dedicated volunteers to support primary school children in developing self-esteem and confidence through small group activities. Volunteers will play a key role in fostering emotional growth and helping children enhance their social skills, enabling them to become compassionate members of their families, schools, and communities. The role includes following a structured training plan, providing feedback on activities, and maintaining strict confidentiality. While experience in counseling or working with trauma is advantageous, it is not essential. Volunteers must be able to communicate effectively with primary-age children, adhere to school rules, and maintain professional boundaries. Training will be provided prior to engagement.

We are looking for volunteers to serve as ambassadors, raising awareness of our free reading and writing services in the local community. Volunteers will build relationships with local organizations, distribute promotional materials, and advocate for our services at events, community centers, and businesses. Applicants should be at least 16 years old, have strong communication skills, and be proactive, creative, and passionate about literacy and their community.

We are seeking a volunteer to help arrange and coordinate monthly support group meetings in PN, assist new members in joining the organisation, and manage the group member database via Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365. The role includes managing social media and offers the option to provide advocacy for individuals interacting with government departments and social service agencies. The position requires approximately 10 hours per week, increasing to 20 hours per week with the advocacy component. The ideal candidate will be organised, non-judgemental, inclusive, and able to relate to people from diverse backgrounds. They will recognise the importance of community contribution and maintain personal boundaries.

We are seeking volunteers to assist with tasks including sorting clothes, arranging displays, and providing general customer service. A police vetting check may be necessary. The schedule is flexible, with opportunities available on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm, and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm.

Location: Manawatu

By volunteering as a Unit Leader, you'll have the opportunity to work with young girls and women and help them develop important life skills like leadership, teamwork, and resilience. Not only will you make a positive impact on their lives, but you'll also have the chance to develop your own skills and experiences. During the school term our GGNZ leaders: - Attend a weekly session (in person) for up to two hours; Help plan the term's activities and deliver them to the girls; Complete occasional evening/weekend training as required; - Attend occasional leader/planning meetings, and trips or camps.

Location/Units: Awapuni Guides, Hokowhitu Pippins, Hokowhitu Brownies, Rata Brownies, Milson Pippins, Feilding Rangers

Dates/Hours: To be discussed

We need a front of house for an art-related not-for-profit organisation. Tasks include reception duties, customer service, retail/sales, manage a booking system, opening/closing the building, general administration

Location: Feilding

Dates/Hours: Choose your shift. Thursday 10 - 1, Monday to Friday 1 - 4pm

Are you available regularly for a few hours fortnightly? We are seeking drivers (mileage is reimbursed) to collect and deliver science kits from the Manawatu areas and deliver them to the Branch Office in Shannon. You would also be topping up the science kits (clean, count, and restock resources) and will become part of a great team and support kids learning more about science! Induction is provided by the branch manager.
This not-for-profit organisation wants to empower teachers to raise scientific literacy in schools by providing comprehensive and engaging science resources. They equip thousands of teachers across Aotearoa to deliver engaging hands-on science lessons every week. Their kits cover the whole primary science curriculum and are a huge hit with students and teachers.

Location: Feilding, Bunnythorpe/Ashhurst, Palmerston North and Rongotea

Dates/Times: Dates/Times: Thursday afternoon and Friday morning on a fortnightly basis

Buddy reading volunteers visit local schools in the Manawatū district and spend time in the classroom to build intergenerational relationships, share stories, and help the kids develop their reading skills. Police vetting check required.

Location: Feilding, Sanson, Pohangina, Kimboltron, Cheltenham

Dates/Hours: About 1 hour per week. Days and times vary to suit the schools.