New Plymouth Volunteer Centre

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.

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.

Latest roles

Treasurer Position

Ref: #00659

We would welcome someone with Book keeping of finances and basic accounting skills. This being the aim of becoming our Treasurer. For someone with Banking background or experience this would suit you well. Accountability and good management of the accounts essential.

Breakfast Volunteers

Ref: #00658

New Zealand Red Cross have successfully delivered a breakfast service at the Community School since 2009. Currently volunteers are being sought to assist in providing a nutritious breakfast to encourage healthy eating. Breakfast is provided each day of the school week from 7.45am – 9am and volunteers are rostered throughout the month according to their availability. Training and support will be provided.

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