Volunteering New Plymouth runs a number of events and trainings to support the not for profit sector. These include Volunteer Awareness Week activities, our annual Volunteer Recognition Awards, Volunteer Managers' recognition events, Volunteer 'snap shots' and the Volunteers Thank You event.
Disaster Welfare and Support Team Volunteer - New Plymouth
Ref: #00684
Join our Disaster Welfare Support team! Help people prepare for disasters and get through when an emergency or disaster happens. Meet new people, gain a range of new skills and be there for your community. Role description Support your community before and during an emergency. You could be deployed to assist in a flood, fire or other large-scale emergencies. Your Tasks Setting up and providing support in evacuation centres. Undertaking needs assessments to understand what support people need. Providing psychosocial support. Volunteer requirements and training . Our teams train regularly and sometimes take part in scenario-based exercises with other response teams. Our volunteers need to be available to deploy for up to five days (excluding travel days) when responding to emergencies. Often employers see value in the training the team members receive and proudly support their staff in the welfare disaster team to enable them to remain flexible during emergencies.
Chair Person or Co- Chair
Ref: #00683
The chairperson of our Organisation plays a vital leadership role, guiding the organisation's activities, facilitating meetings, and ensuring effective governance. They are responsible for strategic planning, managing relationships, and overseeing the organisation's overall performance. The chairperson also acts as a link between the board, members, and the wider community. Each month the chairperson sets the meeting agenda, and ensures that the organisation is working towards its goals and objectives. They plan, prepare, and facilitate meetings, ensuring they are conducted effectively, efficiently, and in accordance with the organisation's constitution.