About us

Volunteering New Plymouth promotes and recognises the importance of volunteers and volunteering within our community. We do this by being a single point of contact for the recruitment and training of volunteers, the promotion of good practice in volunteer management and the recognition of the contribution of volunteers to the community. 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 Workshops

Volunteering New Plymouth runs a number of events and workshops to support the not for profit sector.

These include Volunteer Awareness Week activities, our annual Volunteer Awards, volunteer managers' recognition events, volunteer 'speed dating' and the volunteers barbeque traditionally held in December.

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Latest role

Bureau Interviewer

Ref: #00156

Description

Provide free, confidential, independent information and advice. Help people know and understand their rights and responsibilities. Help people find community services they need. To do this: be a good listener, ask questions to sort out key facts, research - using resources available, discuss options and possible consequences with caller and assist caller where needed.

Hours

Three hours once a week, Mon - Fri Members are able to select their own shifts

Skill requirements

Basic computer and office skills Be able to communicate effectively

Personality requirements

Must be able to listen, be non-judgmental and treat everyone with dignity, respect and kindness

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