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

Chair Person or Co- Chair

Ref: #00683

The chairperson of our Organisation plays a vital leadership role, guiding the organisation's activities, facilitating meetings, and ensuring effective governance. They are responsible for strategic planning, managing relationships, and overseeing the organisation's overall performance. The chairperson also acts as a link between the board, members, and the wider community. Each month the chairperson sets the meeting agenda, and ensures that the organisation is working towards its goals and objectives. They plan, prepare, and facilitate meetings, ensuring they are conducted effectively, efficiently, and in accordance with the organisation's constitution.

General Steering Committee member

Ref: #00682

As a general member you will attend and contribute to discussions at the 2hr monthly meetings of our Organisation's steering committee which are done by zoom. The members of the committee support the paid staff and ensure the society is being run in a sustainable manner that works to meet the needs of the organisation and its members. There are also various opportunities which members may choose to undertake on a regular or one off basis such as workshops, social events and fundraisers. Ability to travel is an advantage, but not a necessity.


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