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Children's Day Event Support (Dunedin)

Organisation:

Plunket, Whānau Āwhina

Category:

Events

Hours:

Evenings/Weekends

Locations:

Dunedin

Children's Day Out is a community event at Forsyth Barr stadium on Sunday 8 March, aimed at providing a fun day out for whanau with tamariki under 5 years old. The event is a gold coin donation entry, and then all activities (Children's entertainers, fun kids activities, sports activities, and more!) after entry are free.

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is a non-profit national organisation committed to the well-being of children under 5 and their families. You can also volunteer with your own children (12+ years old).

As Event Support you will be:

  • Helping to run a smooth event
  • Helping set up tables, gates and chairs for agencies putting on activities for the event
  • Engaging with families at the various activities
  • Providing a wonderful experience for all tamariki and whanau attending
  • Helping with pack-down at the end of the day

Volunteers will be provided with:

  • Full training at the beginning of the shift
  • An Whānau Āwhina Plunket T-shirt to wear at the event, sunscreen and food
  • A break, for volunteers who stay for the entire shift

What's in it for volunteers?

  • Enjoy the fulfilling experience of helping Whānau Āwhina Plunket run a fun community event smoothly
  • The knowledge you will be helping Whānau Āwhina Plunket to raise awareness of its whanau support services for tamariki
    (Whānau Āwhina Plunket services include: parenting advice and support, child health promotion and health education)

Requirements

Whānau Āwhina Plunket are looking for volunteers who:

  • Enjoy working with children and families
  • Enjoy working in a team
  • 16 years or older
  • Wear closed toe shoes
  • Bring along a water bottle
  • Can stand for periods of time
  • Dress for the weather, including sun protection

Time commitment

  • The event will be Sunday 8 March: 10am -1pm
  • Volunteers are needed from 8.30am - 2pm, to help with setup and pack-down
  • If you are only able to help for part of the above hours, please contact them to discuss

Getting started

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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