We are looking for volunteers (18+) to support the Schools National Cycling Championships 2025 on Sunday 21st September in Rongotea and Monday 22nd September in Halcombe. Volunteers will be positioned at marshalling points to direct cyclists, manage traffic, and communicate via radio with the event manager. Full training and a briefing will be provided. You’ll receive a high-vis vest, radio, water, and light snacks. Volunteers should be confident giving instructions, comfortable outdoors in any weather, and able to stand for long periods (you may bring a chair). Shifts are available.

Volunteer Opportunity: Showroom Welcomer & Lid Sorting Assistant

We are seeking friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to welcome visitors to our showroom, Monday to Thursday, between 9am and 4pm. Times are flexible to suit the volunteer.

Duties include answering basic questions—mainly around recycling. Visitor numbers are low, making this role ideal for students or those working remotely.

Volunteers are also invited to assist our Lid Sorting Team on Thursdays at 11am. No phone work or cleaning required. Shifts are 3 hours and negotiable.

Fluency in English and an interest in sustainability or environmental issues essential.

We are seeking volunteers for four key support roles: **Admin** – tracking patients, staff, and vehicles, and ensuring paperwork is completed; **Comms** – handling specialist communications within a Command Unit; **Welfare** – looking after staff wellbeing, ensuring they are fed and hydrated; and **Logistics** – assisting with the movement and supply of essential resources. Police, Child and Young Person, and driver licence checks will be required.

We are seeking volunteers to make regular phone calls to individuals who are lonely or housebound, offering a friendly chat and connection. A landline phone is required, as the role is not suitable for mobile calls. Volunteers must speak clear, fluent English, as many clients have hearing impairments. Reliability and commitment are essential, as the role is about building a trusted relationship over time. This small but meaningful commitment can help people feel less isolated and support them to live independently at home for longer.

🏀 Volunteer Team Manager Needed – Special Olympics Basketball

We’re seeking a dedicated volunteer Team Manager to support our Special Olympics basketball teams in the Lower North Island. This behind-the-scenes role is essential in helping our inclusive, high-functioning athletes succeed both on and off the court.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist with event coordination and communication
2. Manage equipment and uniforms
3. Handle registrations, attendance records, and liaise with the treasurer
4. Support budgeting and basic financial tracking
5. Attend monthly meetings when possible
6. Help build a fun, inclusive environment focused on teamwork and personal growth

Requirements:

1. Available Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30pm (approx. 8 hours/month)
2. Organised, proactive, and confident in admin and communication
3. Comfortable supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities
4. Willing to register with Special Olympics Manawatu and complete Police Vetting
5. A full driver’s licence is helpful but not essential

Volunteer Basketball Coaches Wanted

We’re looking for two volunteer coaches to support our inclusive basketball teams made up of athletes with autism or developmental delays. These are high-functioning, competitive players who thrive in a fun, team-focused environment.

Training: Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30pm (one team until 7:30pm from June)

Location: Lower North Island (with travel to tournaments)

Meetings: Every 2nd Monday evening (optional)

Games: Occasional Saturdays

We’re after people who:
✅ Know basketball well
✅ Are flexible, enthusiastic, and open to challenges
✅ Can communicate clearly and coach by example
✅ Understand or are willing to learn about intellectual disabilities
✅ Have a full driving license and a current first aid certificate (or willing to obtain)

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 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