Volunteering roles available in Tararua.
Keen to apply for it? Contact: info@volunteercentral.nz or 06 354 6027
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NZ schools Road National Champs Marshalls
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.
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First Responder Volunteers - Dannevirke and Eketahuna
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our dedicated team. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, support major events, and assist on an ambulance. If you have good communication skills, a willingness to learn, and enjoy working in a team, we’d love to hear from you!
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Educational Programmes Volunteer
This role contributes to maintaining seamless administrative operations and enhancing the learning environment. Ideal candidates will bring a background in education, strong clerical and computer skills, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. Comprehensive training is provided, with flexible hours available Monday to Friday, tailored to the volunteer’s availability.
Location :- Dannevirke
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Event Management/ Publicity Volunteer
We are looking for a volunteer to promote the museum through events, tours, and heritage trail activities. Ideal candidates have event organization experience, creativity, and a positive, team-oriented attitude. Training will be provided. The role is flexible Monday to Friday, with hours to be agreed upon.
Location :- Dannevirke
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Museum Collection Support Volunteer
We are seeking a volunteer to assist with cataloguing, archiving, and researching local history, ensuring accurate and well-maintained museum records. An interest in cataloguing, attention to detail, and a collaborative, friendly attitude are essential. Training will be provided.
The role is available Monday to Friday, with flexible hours to be agreed upon.
Location :- Dannevirke
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Museum Front Of House Volunteer
We are seeking a volunteer to welcome visitors, manage cash entry fees, and answer queries, ensuring a warm and professional experience for all. Strong customer service and cash-handling skills are essential, along with a friendly and team-oriented personality. Training will be provided.
The museum operates Monday to Friday, 10 am to 3 pm, with flexible shifts available.
Minimum hours will be agreed upon with the volunteer.
Location :- Dannevirke
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Administration Volunteer
We are seeking a dedicated volunteer to support clerical tasks such as typing and data entry, ensuring the timely completion of administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong clerical and computer skills, demonstrate a friendly and collaborative demeanor, and enjoy working as part of a team. Comprehensive training will be provided. This position requires availability Monday to Friday, with specific hours to be mutually agreed upon.
Location :- Dannevirke
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New Baby Group Facilitator
We are seeking volunteers to facilitate a group of parents with babies aged up to six months, helping them form lasting connections. The role includes setting up a cozy meeting space, greeting parents to make them feel valued, and assisting guest speakers with discussions on important topics. Volunteers will foster a strong sense of community and belonging for the parents.
The role requires 3–4 weekly sessions once a school term, with each locality needing 1–2 volunteers.
Sessions are held in Palmerston North, Horowhenua (Manakau/Levin), Woodville, and Eketahuna.
Volunteers must commit to at least 6 hours per school term, starting from Term 1. Sessions are flexible, with specific start dates for each locality.
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Girl Guiding Unit Leaders
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: Dannevirke Guide Club and Woodville Guide Club.
Dates/Hours: To be discussed
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Volunteer Youth Leaders
Join our established outstanding volunteer teams as a Leader in providing meaningful opportunities for our girls and volunteer leaders. Support girls to drive their own learning through fun, challenging and exciting programmes that lead to recognition and awards.
In return, you will be provided with leadership opportunities, exposure, ongoing training, support and lifelong comradery. Police vetting and background checks are required plus 2 character references.
Location: Palmerston North, Woodville, Pahiatua, Feilding
Dates/Hours: 2 - 3 hours per week in term time.
Weekend camps at times.
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Translator (of written material)
Are you an outgoing, bi-lingual informative individual, who loves to make friends and share news with everyone, while helping people?
We need assistance to translate, edit, and publish local news or information about the Community (Mainly around Palmerston North) or perhaps there is some local news or information from your own native country that you would like to share? We would love to have a variety of languages and backgrounds on board, as long as you are also able to speak and translate English, as well as your native tongue. You will also need to be able to access social media, and new sites from your native country.
Location: Anywhere (work from home)
Dates/Times: Flexible depending on your availability