The first 1000 days make the difference of a lifetime! Plunket is seeking volunteers to help and support families in our community. This role may suit someone with some spare time each week, looking for some experience in a social or support.
The Plunket Society is a non-profit national organisation whose people are passionately committed to the well-being of children and their families. Plunket support families to ensure children reach their full potential in the first 5 years of life. Services available include parenting advice and support, child health promotion and health education.
There are a variety of roles available – the two we’re currently seeking volunteers for are:
1 - Giving People Support Volunteer
Plunket has many Families in our community who require a little additional support - this could be helping parents preparing meals, interacting and engaging with children, attending appointments with the family or simply being a supportive listening ear. Their GPS (Giving People Support) families all have at least one child under the age of 5. Some of the mums are post-caesarean or mums of multiple births. These mums may require a little extra support while they adjust. Does this sound like a role you would be interested in? Sometimes just an hour of your time can make the World of difference to a Family.
2 - Playgroup Coordinator
Being a playgroup coordinator is a very varied role and you can make it your own! Tasks may involve: - Setting up toys/activities and cleaning up after playgroup - Having a little chin wag with the mums at playgroup - Entertain the children while mum has a quiet cuppa - Let your creativity loose by designing play activities each week. There is the ability to have more than one person in this role and work together or alternating weeks.
Please contact:
Anna Glier Community Support Coordinator
027 456 6664