A volunteer is

Someone who freely gives their time and skills for the common good.

Therefore, volunteering is an activity: 1. No financial gain = unpaid 2. Dedicate time and skills to help others 3. Freely offer to do something

I volunteer to...support my community, to help others and for myself.

Therefore, volunteering is an activity: 1. You enjoy doing 2. Fits your life, respects your body, and warms your heart 3. Creates value for you and others

Why Become a volunteer?

• The reasons to volunteer are infinite, here are the most common ones: • To use and develop your skills • To do something satisfying in your spare time • To help build supportive communities • To show you care • To further a cause • To increase your confidence and self-esteem • To get to know your community • To understand the Kiwi Culture • To improve communication skills • To avoid loneliness and isolation • To be active and productive

What are the benefits?

This is how adults can benefit from volunteering work: • Enrich your life • Broaden your horizons • Gain new skills to change careers • Keep active between jobs • Feel part of the community • Make friends • Expand your network • Improve Wellbeing and Mental health • Have fun • Work resumption • Make a difference in your free time • Teach your kids kindness For newcomers to town, it also: • Connect to the local culture • Understand how local organisations works • Belong and Contribute • Get confidence Each Parents Centre across New Zealand is organised and run by a committee of volunteers, most of which but not all, have attended childbirth education classes through that Centre. With such a large membership and range of activities, our Centre needs a core committee of around 15-20 volunteers to coordinate and organise our activities, and must have a minimum of five financial members. We also have a number of people who join as ‘friends of committee’ and help out with smaller roles or tasks – either ongoing or as-needed. Our volunteers are responsible for a range of roles – from large to small. We meet monthly to ensure the smooth running of our centre.

Contact Us at Info@palmyparentscentre.org.nz if you are interested in volunteering – we would love to meet with you and see if volunteering is right for you. Credit to https://www.volunteercentral.nz/

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