About us

Volunteering New Plymouth was established in 2002.
The main purpose of Volunteering New Plymouth is to assist ‘not for profit’ community groups in recruiting and retaining volunteers and to offer ongoing support to all community organisations and their volunteers. To do this we offer our service as a contact point for all volunteers and community agencies. We provide information about opportunities for volunteering, we raise community awareness of the importance of the work that is undertaken by volunteers, we organise recognition awards, we advocate on behalf of volunteers and community organisations at a local and national level and we provide a channel where resources can be shared, particularly in the training of volunteers and their coordinators/managers. We aim to help organisations recruit and retain volunteers and we support existing volunteers through free or low-cost training in order to increase their efficiency, effectiveness and capacity.

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Events and Trainings

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.

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Latest roles

Join Our On-Call Volunteer Crew

Ref: #00686

Are you keen to lend a hand but can’t commit to a regular volunteer role? We’re putting together a list of on-call volunteers who we can reach out to when events pop up throughout the year. These opportunities are usually on weekends or evenings, with short shifts of around one to two hours. You might help at community fundraisers, awareness events, or local activities that support the work we do and bring people together. Being part of our on-call team is completely flexible — we’ll get in touch when opportunities come up, and you can choose to help when it suits you. This is a great option for people who want to stay involved in their community without a regular schedule, for students looking to complete volunteer hours, or for anyone who enjoys meeting people and supporting a good cause.

Fundraising Coordinator

Ref: #00685

Our branch has grown and we need a Fundraising Coordinator who will plan and carry out fundraising events and campaigns. This will involve engaging with local businesses and potential sponsors to secure financial or in-kind support as well as developing and promoting fundraising activities within the community and through social media. You will also work with the Grants Lead (in the National Office) to identify local grants and funding opportunities. We are fortunate to already have some wonderful donors and sponsors, so part of your role will be maintaining those relationships and ensuring appropriate acknowledgments and follow-ups. You will be backed up by a small, collaborative leadership team who will support you in your role.


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