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

Literacy Coach - Remote

Ref: #00657

Literacy coach working 1:1 using video-conference. No experience necessary as we provide all the training and support. Are you passionate about literacy and making a positive impact in your community? Look no further! Our volunteer literacy coaches are the core of our organisation.

Community Ambassador for Waitara

Ref: #00656

As a Community Ambassador for Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust, you will play a crucial role in connecting teenagers and adults struggling with literacy to the support they need. In New Zealand, 11.8% of New Zealanders have below-standard literacy levels needed for everyday life, affecting their wellbeing, job prospects, and self-esteem. By joining our team, you can help change lives by ensuring that those in need know about our free services.

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