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 Ambassador - Waitara

Ref: #00743

Literacy challenges affect confidence, employment, and wellbeing — especially in rural communities. As a volunteer Community Ambassador, you will be a local point of connection, helping spread the word about free, one-to-one literacy support available nationwide. What you’ll do · Represent our organisation in your local community · Raise awareness of free reading and writing support · Build relationships with local groups, libraries, schools, and businesses · Share posters, flyers, and information in community spaces · Help connect people to life-changing support Why volunteer with us You’ll be supported every step of the way, with training, resources, A network of Regional Ambassadors to connect and share ideas with and a Community Coordinator to guide you. This role is flexible, purposeful, and deeply rewarding — with real, visible impact in your own town. What we offer you: Flexible, community-based volunteering that fits around your schedule Initial training and a personalised local action plan Ongoing support from our Community Coordinator A network of Regional Ambassadors to connect and share ideas with The chance to make a real difference in your community We’ll ask you to check in with us once a month with a quick progress report so we can keep supporting you in your role. If you’re passionate about your community, love meeting people, and want to help change lives, we’d love to hear from you!

Community Ambassador - New Plymouth

Ref: #00742

Literacy challenges affect confidence, employment, and wellbeing — especially in rural communities. As a volunteer Community Ambassador, you will be a local point of connection, helping spread the word about free, one-to-one literacy support available nationwide. What you’ll do · Represent our organisation in your local community · Raise awareness of free reading and writing support · Build relationships with local groups, libraries, schools, and businesses · Share posters, flyers, and information in community spaces · Help connect people to life-changing support Why volunteer with us You’ll be supported every step of the way, with training, resources, A network of Regional Ambassadors to connect and share ideas with and a Community Coordinator to guide you. This role is flexible, purposeful, and deeply rewarding — with real, visible impact in your own town. What we offer you: Flexible, community-based volunteering that fits around your schedule Initial training and a personalised local action plan Ongoing support from our Community Coordinator A network of Regional Ambassadors to connect and share ideas with The chance to make a real difference in your community We’ll ask you to check in with us once a month with a quick progress report so we can keep supporting you in your role. If you’re passionate about your community, love meeting people, and want to help change lives, we’d love to hear from you!


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