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Whãnau Support Super Star

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Was giving back to your local community one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2024? Needing to gain experience working with whãnau in our community? Why not join PIPS to volunteer some time supporting vulnerable families and their babies?!

PIPS is a small independent charity helping support families in the Canterbury region for more than 40 years. Through pregnancy and early parenting we provide a nurturing space where whānau are valued and empowered, to ensure a brighter beginning for every baby.

This role is to welcome whãnau to our little "shop" and to help support staff to assist whãnau with their enquiries and practical needs.

PIPS is looking for amazing volunteers who are confident with interacting with whanau and social services, have the ability to follow administrative procedure, have clear communication, and hold the values of confidentiality, boundaries, and ethics.

This role is face to face and involves direct contact with whãnau, some administration and other tasks that will help our centre run smoothly.
Duties may include:
● Collecting whãnau information and data
● Sorting and organising baby and maternity clothing, bedding or nursery items
● Cleaning/sanitising nursery equipment
● Cleaning/sanitising baby car seats/capsules
● Assembling and checking donated nursery equipment ie bouncers or cots
● Keeping the centre clean and tidy ie. vacuuming, wiping down toys and surfaces etc.

As there is in-depth training required for this role. Ideally, we would be looking for a 6 month+ commitment.

We can offer a great team environment, experience and skill development and the opportunity to give back to your local community helping vulnerable babies and whanau to thrive and grow.

Requirements:

Previous experience working or volunteering in a customer service/client service role is preferable
Positive, non-judgemental and compassionate attitude.
Ability to follow administrative procedure, have clear communication, and hold the values of confidentiality, boundaries, and ethics.
Reliable and a team player that adds to the welcoming and inclusive environment of PIPS.
Awareness of your own strengths, capabilities and weaknesses.
Effective listening skills and able to follow directions.
We would especially welcome applications from those studying midwifery or social services.
A willingness to learn and receive constructive feedback.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

Tuesday to Fridays, between 9.30am and 4pm.

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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