We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic person to support our preschool programming. These fun programmes have a facilitator and incorporate music, stories and activities.

Location: Palmerston North | Central Library.

Dates/Times: One morning per week term time (approx. 9.30-11.30am incl. set up/pack down).

Te Pātikitiki library has recently established a community garden that encourages education, inclusion and community participation. If you have a passion for gardening and would be excited to contribute your time, knowledge and skills, please contact us.

Location: Palmerston North

Dates/Times: Approximately 1 hour per fortnight, flexible days/times.

Adult Reading Programmes Volunteers would help facilitate small group ‘read aloud’ sessions that give opportunities for people to enjoy stories or poetry and connect with others. Training provided.

Location: Palmerston North | Various library and community-based locations

Dates/Times: To be discussed

Children’s Reading Programme Volunteers assist library staff with several key programmes throughout the year including Summer Reading and/or Book Buds. Sessions are one-on-one or in small groups. Training provided.

Location: Palmerston North | Various library and community-based locations

Dates/Times: To be discussed

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.

Location: Palmy and/or Levin

Palmerston North's next training days:
April: Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 - from 9.30am – 3.00pm, or
May: Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 - from 9.30am – 3.00pm, or
June: Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 - from 9.30am – 3.00pm

Levin's next training: to be confirmed.

In addition to the advertised dates we also offer training throughout the week or weekends at face-to-face or online training sessions for those that are unable to join us for the advertised training dates.

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

We need volunteers to work alongside our current volunteer to support one another in the running of the playgroup. Open room, set up activities, take enrolments, record child’s attendance and pack up at close. Plan activities and do safety checks of playgroup area before each session. A police vet check will be required.

Location: Palmerston North

Dates/Times: Fridays, 9.30 am – 11.40 am (School term only).

We need a volunteer to maintain the gardens at Palmerston North Clinics. Police vetting check will be undertaken.

Location: Palmerston North

Dates/Times: As agreed with the volunteer.

The Board Secretary is responsible for proactively collaborating with Board Members to set up meetings, giving notice of any meetings, and promptly distributing materials such as agendas and minutes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Notify Board Members of meetings and request agenda items.
• Consult with Board Chair regarding the agenda.
• Receive financial and operational reports from Operations Manager.
• Collate board pack and circulate prior to Board Meetings. Keep accurate minutes of Board Meetings.
• Produce and distribute Board Minutes prior to Board Meetings. Manage internal communication as required.
Laptop provided.

Location: Palmerston North

Dates/Times: This role requires around between 5-10 hours per month.

We are in need of patient and supportive volunteers who enjoy seeing others develop new skills. Volunteers will either teach or participate in 1-on-1 workshops with individuals to help them develop cooking and preserving skills in community kitchens or individuals' homes. This charitable organisation aims to help families and individuals make the best of what they have by learning new and improving existing everyday life skills.

Location: PN | Ashhurst | Feilding

Dates/Times: Hours flexible

We need volunteers to inform individuals about their rights and responsibilities or the services available. The role's scope requires interviewers to address inquiries on various topics through any medium, as part of CAB’s provision of a 'universal service.'
Interactions with clients may take various forms:
>> BROWSING: Providing information that clients can self-access, with the option of having interaction with a Bureau interviewer.
>> QUICK REFERENCE: Assisting clients with prompt answers.
>> INTERVIEW: Conducting a structured interview with a client to provide information, advice, and support tailored to meet the client’s individual needs.

Location: Palmerston North

Dates/Times: Once you are a fully accredited volunteer, one 2.5-hour duty weekly, with one duty per fortnight being the minimum requirement.

We are seeking a volunteer who can actively participate in meetings that help to shape the future of the organisation, while also providing oversight of the legal requirements as a registered charity. It's important to possess the ability to form opinions, understand the difference between governance and operational responsibility, show respect towards team members who may have different views, and maintain a positive attitude.

Location: Palmerston North

Dates/Times: 1 1/2 hours on a Thursday every second month

We're looking for a friendly volunteer to make a valuable contribution to our community. We need a registered electrician to assess items and perform minor electrical repairs, with the aim of keeping basic items (mostly low-cost things like lamps, toasters, and small appliances) out of landfills at the Repair Cafe.

Location: Palmerston North

Dates/Times: A 3.5-hour commitment on the last Saturday morning of each month