New Zealand Red Cross - Tauranga Branch Members

Join our Tauranga Branch as a general Member !

Being an active member of a community involves giving to others. There’s no better way to do that than by being an active part of the largest humanitarian organisation in the world.

Role Description

When you join with us as a member, you can get involved in/be a part of:

• Supporting events and community programmes;
• Helping to create awareness in the community of Red Cross engagement on: disaster readiness and response; Meals on Wheels, Curtain Bank, fundraising for NZRC activities and support for international programmes,
• The opportunity to contribute your unique skills and to develop new ones, to gain experience and meet new people

Your Tasks

A Branch helps to fulfil the mission of New Zealand Red Cross by:

• promoting the Fundamental Principles of the Movement
• upholding the New Zealand Red Cross values
• undertaking activities that support New Zealand Red Cross mission in line with the National Business Plan and Area Plans
• maintaining an effective New Zealand Red Cross presence in the community
• mobilising local support for New Zealand Red Cross
• offering volunteering opportunities in humanitarian action through activities approved in the Area Plans
• promoting active and meaningful youth engagement through participation of young people and inclusion of their voice in the humanitarian work across governance, management, programmes, and service delivery
• raising funds to deliver their own Branch activities, to fund other New Zealand Red Cross activities, or to support special appeals.
• attracting new Members who represent the diversity of their community and encourage Members to be active and make a long-term commitment to New Zealand Red Cross.
• thanking voluntary Members, supporters, and donors
• communicating with other Groups and organisations in their community to enhance the work of New Zealand Red Cross.

Volunteer Requirements

• 16+ years old
• A good communicator
• Able to commit to your team for at least 12 months
• Able to pass New Zealand Police Check (support Services Child/youth)
• Able to provide 2 referees for character check