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

Community Care & Tidy Team Volunteer

Ref: #00762

Help us create a welcoming, clean and friendly environment for everyone at our community organisation. As a Community Care & Tidy Team Volunteer, you'll play an important part in keeping our space looking its best while being part of a supportive and sociable volunteer team. This role takes place during opening hours, making it a great opportunity to meet people, contribute to your local community, and enjoy being part of a friendly and rewarding environment. What You'll Do • Vacuum and sweep floors throughout the small building • Clean and tidy the toilet facilities • Help keep the kitchen and refreshment areas clean and organised • Empty bins and manage rubbish and recycling • Wipe down surfaces and carry out general cleaning tasks • Work alongside paid staff and volunteers to maintain a safe and comfortable environment

Street Appeal Collectors

Ref: #00761

The Street Appeal Collectors take a 2 hour shift at one or the approve collection sites engaging with public giving our information about our Organisation and things like balloons for children and requesting a donation through collection buckets and EFTPOS machines.


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