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a volunteer What
is voluntary work?
The definition of voluntary work is...
- work done of your own free will and...
- work done for the common good and...
- work done that is unpaid (except
for reimbursement of
expenses)
Aroha ki te takata
a rohe
How do I become a
volunteer in Canterbury?
Becoming a volunteer in Canterbury is easy! Phone (03) 366 2442 to arrange an appointment or
view volunteer positions here.
If you are under sixteen years of age you will need to have the
written consent of your parent or caregiver. Please contact us
to discuss this.
Can
visitors to New Zealand volunteer?
Yes, but you must have a sufficient standard of English to be easily
understood over the telephone. As many jobs require a commitment
of at least six months the range of jobs available to you may be
limited.
Can I be a volunteer
elsewhere in New Zealand?
Yes, but you may need to contact another New Zealand Volunteer Centre to do so. Contact
details for these and other volunteer related organisations can be found on our links page. If you are looking for a position
with accommodation supplied you may like to become a Willing Worker on
an Organic Farm. To find out more go to www.wwoof.co.nz
There are a number of opportunities on the NZ Department of
Conservation website. Look under "Community" and
follow the link to "Volunteers" at www.doc.govt.nz
Can I be a volunteer in another
country?
There are opportunities available with Volunteer Service Abroad at www.vsa.org.nz
If you'd like to volunteer in Nepal try www.spwnepal.org.np
If you are aged between 16 and 25 years have a look at World Wide Volunteering,
a site that has a database of over 250,000 volunteer projects.
Be aware that the World Wide Volunteering service is not free.
Why should I become
a volunteer?
Here are just some of the reasons why people volunteer...
- to help the community
- to meet new people
- to gain experience
- to gain new skills
- to support a cause
- to keep active
- to change society
- to gain confidence
- to feel useful and be part of a team
- and of course, it looks great on your
C.V.
What roles could I
have as a volunteer?
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- Administrator
- After school programme helper
- Afternoon tea helper
- Animal park guide
- Bookkeeper
- Buddy
- Budget advisor
- Carpenter
- Cattery assistant
- Coach
- Committee member
- Community first aider
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- Counsellor
- Craft worker
- Driver
- Events assistant
- Gardener
- Golfing companion
- Guide
- Handyperson
- Journalist
- Library assistant
- Life skills tutor
- Minute secretary
- Newsletter mailer
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- Receptionist
- Reader
- Shop assistant
- Special Needs Companion
- Swimming/Aquacise companion
- Theatre helpers
- Toy library helper
- Treasurer
- Trust board member
- Tutor
- Visitor
- Walking companion
- Youth leader
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 VOLUNTEERING CANTERBURY
Christchurch Community House
Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi
141 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Box 13-698, Christchurch 8031
Phone: (03) 366-2442 Fax: (03) 366-0117
E-mail: vc@volcan.org.nz
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