Coastguard Unit Fundraiser Volunteer - Kawau

Coastguard New Zealand exists to save lives at sea, we are there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year for the people of New Zealand.
Our vessels are manned completely by volunteer crew who would drop everything at the drop of a hat to save you if you needed it, Without the selflessness of these 2000+ active volunteers we would simply not exist.

We exist to keep our community safe on the water, to “save lives on the water”. Everything we do is designed to achieve that goal safely and effectively, on an ongoing basis. We only achieve this through the generosity of the public, our sponsors, and through the total commitment of our volunteers.

This is where you will come in, we need you to help us with the various community activities we have planned throughout the year.

What does the role involve?
Our community events are a key part of our fundraising calendar and we need help in organising planning and facilitating such events as well as creating new ones.

What skills and experience do you need?

• Enthusiastic, friendly and a willingness to get involved.
• The desire to add something extra to all those participating at each of our events.
• A team player

What benefits can I expect?

• The opportunity of meeting new people and working as part of a dedicated and motivated team of volunteers.
• The satisfaction that you are helping Coastguard New Zealand, a kiwi charity.
• The opportunity to develop new and existing skills in areas such as fundraising and communication
• An opportunity to put on your CV real life experience

How will the fundraising team support me?

• You will be given an induction and training on all aspects of this role
• The fundraising manager will be available to give you continuous support, advice and guidance.
• Other members of the fundraising team will also be able available for help and support