Fueling the Heart of Volunteering

Join Our Volunteer Team at VHB – Make a Meaningful Impact in Your Community!

Are you friendly, reliable, and organised, with a knack for admin and a passion for helping others? Volunteer Hawke’s Bay (VHB) could be the perfect fit for you!

We’re looking for team players who enjoy connecting with people and making a difference. Whether you're retired, looking to build confidence to re-enter the workforce, or a parent with school-aged children, this role offers flexibility and purpose.

What to Expect:

  • Shifts are typically one day a week for 3 hours, between 9:00am – 3:00pm, Monday to Thursday.
  • You’ll be based at our welcoming office at The Hive in Hastings.
  • Tasks include phone work, emails, data entry, and general admin – all focused on supporting volunteers and community organisations.
  • Full training is provided, including how to use our database and systems, with ongoing support to help you feel confident and fulfilled.

Extra Opportunities: You can also choose to train for our emergency volunteer programme, supporting lead agencies like Civil Defence during times of need.

Why Join Us? You’ll be part of a caring, evolving team dedicated to improving services and strengthening community connections. If you have the skills and heart to contribute, we’d love to hear from you!

The type of person we are looking for (is): 

Friendly, kind, empathetic - someone who enjoys being part of a team but is able to work alone if required.

Reliable.

Call centre or administration experience is welcome.  

Able to manage or be willing to learn our database functions and have a good telephone manner.

Be willing to learn and grow. The role is constantly evolving and improving, so the ability to adapt and take on new challenges is welcomed.

 

To hear about Margot's volunteering journey, click here and listen in to our podcast Volunteering Vibes, bought to you by Radio Hawke's Bay.

This can be done: 
Site location - city / town: 
Hastings
Business hours or after hours: 
This is suitable for: 
Organisation name: 
OPENING #: 
1582

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If you have any questions or need any additional information please give us a call on 06 391 5476.