#02040 -  Client File Management

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Moving hard copy files into an electronic client management system.

#02039 -  Library and Resource Update 

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Developing and maintaining an electronic library and resource management system.

#02038 -  Governance Committee/Board Members

Monthly meeting

Seeking up to 3 new Board Members for a not for profit organisation based in Palmerston North. In particular, seeking someone that can take on the role of Treasurer, and someone who is skilled in policy development and governance. The Board is keen to increase their diversity.

#02035 -  Knit and Natter

Flexible days

10.30am-12pm

We have a small group of ladies who enjoy knitting.  They have knitted in the past for charity, and they would like someone to knit with them.

#02034 - Singing and Music with the Elderly

Afternoons of any day.

Our residents love to have a sing-a-long, generally to war-era music, but they enjoy any entertainment.  We are looking for people who enjoy spending time with the elderly entertaining them and encouraging them to join in.

#02033 -  Nail Pamper Person

Flexible

We are looking for a person who is able to file and paint nails and who enjoys spending time talking to the elderly. 

#02032- Van Driver Helper

Flexible

 1.30 pm to 3 pm

Help the driver with getting passengers on and off the van, and enjoy a van drive.  We are looking for sensible people who enjoy the company of the elderly and would like to take them for country drives in the facility van.

#02031 -  Van Driver

Wednesday, Friday and the weekend 

1.30 pm to 3 pm

We are looking for sensible people who enjoy the company of the elderly and would like to take them for country drives in the facility van.  

#02030 -  Treasurer for Governance Board

Monthly

Thursdays

1pm

Not for profit Board is seeking a Treasurer to assist with the running of the organisation that supports athletes with functional disabilities.

#02029- Driver for Meals on Wheels

Weekdays

Lunchtime

We're looking for friendly volunteer drivers to deliver meals in Palmerston North.  Our Meals on Wheels service supports the elderly, ill, and disabled people living at home who would otherwise struggle to provide healthy meals for themselves. We need volunteers keen to deliver hot meals, and stop for a friendly chat, with people in need in the community. There are multiple options for how frequently you volunteer – you can be on-call, on a roster once every five weeks, or as many times as you like!  Volunteers also need their own vehicles.

#02028 -  Secretary for Support Group

Second Monday of the month

1pm to 3pm

Person to undertake general secretarial duties for a PN based support group. Will be required to take minutes, write up, and send out minutes and agendas, assist with reporting/letter sending. Meet the second Monday of each month from 1 - 3 at a support group members house.

#02025 -  Head Gardener

Weekdays

3 hour/week

To be the main point of contact for Gardening Volunteers, providing advice and guidance around the gardens at the Hospice.  To liase with Director for gardeening budget and purchase of new plants and equipment. Work with Volunteers to organise the gardens and talk through ideas/plans of the day. Induct new gardening volunteers using the Gardening Volunteer Induction Form to guide orientation.

#02024 -  Classroom volunteers

Monday and Wednesdays

9:30 am to 12:30pm

The programme is provided during school term time commencing Term 1 2021 however training will be required prior to this (for term one around November). Help in the classroom with small group activities supporting primary school-age children to build self esteem and self-confidence. Assist in the emotional development of children to increase their capacity to be caring members of their family, school, and community. 

#02023 -  Trustee/ Board Member

Monthly

Thursday

12:30-1:30pm

We are seeking someone with a financial background to join our board. A community focused person with previous governance experience and knowledge of the Social Services sector would also be an advantage but not essential. Board meetings are held bi-monthly, usually on a Thursday afternoon from 12.30-1.30pm. This role does not have a significant time commitment and any necessary tasks can usually be completed in one-two hours per month during business hours.

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Fridays 

9:30 am to 1:30pm 

A friendly cheerful person required for administration duties and general data input.

#02019 -  Gardening

Flexible

Keen gardener or handy with a hoe? Please come and share your skills with our gardening team and help us keep our gardens vibrant. We would love you to join us at a time that suits you for a few hours each week

#02003 - Forklift Operator/Store Person

Mon to Sun 

8.30am - 12.30pm or 12.30pm - 4.30pm.

Opportunity to volunteer in a store that stocks and distributes free products to the community.  Tasks will be as follows: 
•    Moving product off and on pallets to gather orders for groups. 
•    Preparing pallet wrap and plastic packaging for recycling.
•    Maintaining general tidiness at the warehouse. 
•    Assisting in the loading of product into vehicles.  
•    Using pallet jack and walking forklift to move and stack pallets.
•    Recording product location data and product transfer data.

#02007 - Hospital Host

Mon to Sun 

Negotiable

Hospital Hosts are here to welcome people to Palmerston North hospital and to help them find their way.  This support will include a warm welcome for patients, whanau, family, help with directions or escorting people to appointments, assisting people in need, helping keep public areas tidy and welcoming, assisting with the evacuation of people from the building during a fire alarm and other tasks agreed with the coordinator.

#02006 - Hospital Host Team Leader

Mon to Sun

Negotiable 

As a Volunteer Team Leader you will be responsible for the recruitment and training of volunteers, liaising with volunteers and hospital staff, team meetings, communications and monthly reporting.  A uniform and St John membership will be provided.

#02005  - Marketing Role to design booklet

Flexible

Negotiable

Re-designing a resource booklet used in primary schools. The aim is to upgrading our booklet that are used by school age children to develop self confidence, resilience and a sense of community. Work from home, on your own time until the job is finished.

#01188  - Driving/supporting driver in a minibus

Thursdays

5pm - 6:30pm 

A driver and support personnel is required on Thursday evenings from 5pm to 6.30pm to deliver children and young people to their residences following participation in a youth programme.

#01186  - Workshop Technician & Handyman for Automotive Development.

Mon - Fri

9am -4pm (Flexible)

Working with young people towards pre-apprentice. We are looking for volunteers who like working with young people to help in the workshop and offer general handyman skills whatever they are. If you like helping others towards developing this, it is a rewarding experience.

#01176  - Gardening, growing, and cooking. Ashhurst, Palmerston North

Wednesday,

Thursday

Assisting primary age children to gain understanding about gardening and end up cooking their produce. Gardening and cooking skills not essential - just like being around kids!

#01174  - Digital Inclusion Tutor

4 hours per month

dates to be agreed

A PN based Information Technology charity is looking for enthusiastic, people friendly, IT savvy volunteers to help tutoring families with school aged children.
You will aid with induction and follow up lessons, teaching the basic use of Chromebook, Google Application, online security, and be placed on a roster list choosing freely when you can help depending on your availability.
Most importantly you will be part of a great team that aims to reduce the digital divide in Palmerston North, plus the opportunity to take the Google "Certified Educator" exams (level 1 and 2) and be part of PN City Council IT events support.

#01144 - One to One companions

negotiated

Seeking people that are able to work one on one with aging individuals for companionship in a supported environment.

#01161

Outreach Volunteer 

negotiated

Would you like to spread the word about a great organization? Do you have a few spare hours to spend going around your community (perhaps on your bicycle/in your car)? Are you friendly and approachable? We'd love to have you! This care organization is looking for a promotions/outreach volunteer to do some postering to help get the word out about our community services. 

#01147

Trolley run Coordinator

negotiated

Volunteers take shop trolley around the wards - selling food items, toiletries, drinks, confectionery, and fruit to patients, and visitors. 
We need a coordinator to organise the roster for this role 

#01142

PN Esplanade Railway Assistant

weekends, public and school holidays. 12 to 5pm

Volunteer required to assist with the running of the PN Esplanade Scenic Railway. Roles will be allocated according to the skills of the volunteer.
May involve ticket selling, train driving or guard duty.

#01138

Book Shop Assistant (On call)

Shifts 10am - 1pm

To be on call as a relief Book Shop Assistant.
To assist with the smooth operation of the shop in a professional, efficient and effective manner. 
To provide & maintain friendly helpful customer service & increase sales opportunities
To represent the organisation with integrity, understanding and compassion. 

#01137

Outreach Therapy Pets Volunteer

Flexible hours 

A programme has been developed to share animal companions in local resthomes and schools. The opportunity is available for people who have a close bond with their pet to be trained as Outreach Therapy Pet Volunteers.

#01124

Music enthusiast

Negotiable

We are looking for an individual or group to provide music activities to our residents. This can either be through playing an instrument or singing and providing entertainment or forming a singing group with the residents. Any form of activity that involves music would be appreciated.

#01123

Builder

Not informed

Working on building/engineering projects for the community

#01120 

Student Support for Literacy, Numeracy & Automotive Skills

Monday to Friday

Share your skills, experience or give general assistance towards automotive, literacy or numeracy with young learners as they learn workplace skills and build their confidence. Automotive background not necessary, but a passion to help young learner development desirable.

#01118 - Palmerston North

Life Skills Mentor

Monday to Friday

1 hour/week

Seeking people to be able to work 1:1 with individuals to develop their life skills - eg cooking, knitting, sewing, gardening, household management, parenting. Involves weekly sessions of about an hour (usually) until the client achieves competence in the skill they are learning from you. This role is hugely rewarding for both parties involved and can make a huge difference in a client's life.

#01092

Consultant/Guide

Negotiable

Someone with similar experience.
Senior/Retired who can help us run our non-profit organisation.

#01087

Creative workshop assistant

Saturday

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Palmerston North based weekend arts and crafts group providing free opportunities for people to gather for company and artistic interest on the third Saturday of each month from March to December each year. Volunteers assist in gathering local resources eg wood, pinecones, seed pods, and any materials able to be used for craft, and/or assist in the running of the workshops through providing companionship and skill development to keep people engaged and active in their community.

#1078 - not available anymore

Flexible

Volunteers would need to speak fluent English.
Be able to converse on a variety of topics with a range of participants, including those with academic or professional backgrounds.

#01077 - Palmerston North

Coordinator of English Corner

Saturday

​

Coordinator will be required to organise sessions every Saturday, including conversation activities and materials. Ensure that there are enough volunteers for each session.
Run the Saturday sessions (or arrange for another volunteer to run them).
 

#01071 - Palmerston North

Caring Caller 

Flexible

Phoning someone on a regular basis to have a friendly chat.\
Landline phone needed, not suitable for mobile calls. \
High level of clearly spoken English, as many clients are elderly with hearing impairment.\
Callers need commitment to continue if employed/gained employment as although not a huge time commitment, it is based on building a  relationship via phone.  Reliability and commitment to call client as arranged is essential.

#01062 - Palmerston North

Prison Literacy Tutor

Weekdays

2 hours/week

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We are seeking volunteers to work one-to-one with people in prison who require help to improve their literacy. The aim is to get students to a level where they can live as a functioning member of the community when released from prison.

#01063 - Palmerston North

Te Reo Tutor

Weekdays

2 hours/week

We are looking for volunteers to work one-on-one or in small groups to support men in prison in learning Te Reo.

#01030 - Palmerston North

Fundraising Coordinator

4 to 8 hours/week

Identify with Trust or administrator the grants available in each year. Develop a funding plan with dates. Create a transparent system to show funds received and banked. Accept donations and pass on to administration. If there are concerns with the Health and Safety at TWK, please report it to the administrator. Inform or check with the senior Volunteer on duty or the Administrator if you are unsure of any thing. Provide support for other activities if able. Work with administrator to ensure tasks are complete and the Trustees informed in a monthly financial report.