Bay of Plenty Volunteer Network

Bay of Plenty Volunteer Network

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SEEK Volunteer

Animal Care Volunteers

SPCA NZ

Regular - more than 6 months

Whakatāne · Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty

Eastern Bay

- Assist with daily care of dogs, cats, small animals - Support hospital care and other animal species - Physically able, confident, and reliable volunteers needed

SEEK Volunteer

Client Liaison Volunteers for WanderWell

Land Search and Rescue

Regular - more than 6 months

Whakatāne · Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty

Eastern Bay

- Deliver and swap radio frequency-emitting devices for at-risk clients - Regional volunteers with phone, driving license, and transport required - No experience needed, full training provided; police vetting required

SEEK Volunteer

Dog and Puppy Fostering Volunteers

SPCA NZ

Regular - less than 6 months

Whakatāne · Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty

Eastern Bay

- Foster dogs and puppies in need of loving homes - Provide safe space, time, care, and transport for fostering - Receive training, support, and supplies from SPCA center

SEEK Volunteer

Volunteer Community Educator

Hato Hone St John New Zealand

Regular - more than 6 months

Whakatāne · Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty

Eastern Bay

- Deliver CPR and AED awareness sessions to community groups - Coordinate with stakeholders and promote 3 Steps for Life program - Minimum 12-month commitment, physically fit, and reliable transport

SEEK Volunteer

Volunteer companion

Alzheimers Eastern Bay of Plenty

Regular - more than 6 months

Kawerau · Kawerau, Bay Of Plenty

Eastern Bay

- Visit older person with dementia once a week for at least an hour - Long-term commitment of at least 6 months required - Flexible weekly time commitment, social focus, compassionate attitude

SEEK Volunteer

Volunteer companion

Alzheimers Eastern Bay of Plenty

Regular - more than 6 months

Whakatāne · Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty

Eastern Bay

- Visit older person with dementia once a week for at least an hour - Long-term commitment of at least 6 months required - Flexible weekly time commitment, friendly and compassionate attitude needed

SEEK Volunteer

Volunteer companion

Alzheimers Eastern Bay of Plenty

Regular - more than 6 months

Ōpōtiki · Opotiki, Bay Of Plenty

Eastern Bay

- Visit or call older person with dementia for social connection - Long-term commitment of at least 6 months required - Flexible weekly time commitment; training and networking provided