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

Event Support

Ref: #00673

Help in Church Office with photocopying, laminating, word processing, meet & greet, answering phone. Variety of jobs.

Volunteer Receptionist - New Plymouth

Ref: #00672

Purpose of the Role: As a Volunteer Receptionist at the Cancer Society New Plymouth, you will provide a welcoming and professional reception service to visitors, callers, and staff. Your responsibilities will include greeting visitors warmly, answering phone calls, maintaining the tidiness of the reception area, and ensuring a positive, inclusive environment. You will uphold the Cancer Society’s policies, respecting confidentiality and the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, while demonstrating a caring and sensitive manner. Strong organizational skills, computer literacy, and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds are key to this rewarding role.


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