Volunteers Services

ESOL Home Tutors Taranaki, Inc

Aims: We provide free one-to-one and group assistance for immigrants (with non-English speaking backgrounds) with language and social skills that will enable them to function effectively within the community.

Contact: Yuka Kobayashi
Phone: 06-759 1118
Fax: 06-759 1118
Address: Room 40, 16 Lemon St, New Plymouth
Postal address: PO Box 149, New Plymouth 4340
Email: esoltaranaki@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.esolht.org.nz

 
Karate Personal Safety Training, Self Defence

Aims: We teach personal safety to the community - karate and kick boxing training for fitness and confidence.

Contact: Peter Lowl
Phone: 06-758 7926
Mobile: 027 246 6040
Address: 18b John Guthrie Pl, New Plymouth 4312
Email: peterlowl@clear.net.nz

 
Lions Club of New Plymouth, Pakeke Inc

Aims: "We Serve", is the Lion Club's international motto. Club members are involved throughout the year assisting other voluntary services with collections to continue their social good work.

Contact: Don Frank
Phone: 06-757 2306
Address: PO Box 707, New Plymouth 4340
Postal address: PO Box 707, New Plymouth 4341

 
Maori Wardens Association, North Taranaki

Aims: Crowd control, marae, public venues, street patrol, security work. Work with police when required.

Contact: Harry or Bev Webster
Phone: 06-757 8490
Mobile: 027 329 1943
Address: 39 Kauri St, New Plymouth 4312
Email: bevharry@hotmail.com

 
Plunket Sub Branch, Manaia

Aims: Child health and family support services.

Contact: Lesley Landers
Phone: 06-274 8511
Address: Main St, Manaia
Postal address: Lower Glem Rd, RD 28, Manaia 4678

 
Red Cross, Inglewood

Aims: To help people in need. The Red Cross Society provides welfare - locally and overseas.

Contact: Thelma Gyde
Phone: 06-756 7425
Postal address: 20 Maire St, Inglewood 4330

 
Riding for the Disabled, Hawera Group

Aims: To give disabled people confidence, independence and well-being through therapeutic horse riding and horse care.

Contact: Rosina Ellen
Phone: 06-278 5190
Address: Egmont A & P Showgrounds, Hawera
Postal address: 16 Glasgow St, Hawera 4610
Email: ellen@infogen.net.nz

 
Rotary Club, New Plymouth North

Aims: Implementing the ideals of Rotary and providing community service.

Contact: Brian Bellringer
Phone: 06-758 8126
Postal address: PO Box 520, New Plymouth 4340
Website: www.rotary.org.nz

 
Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind

Aims: To promote participation of blind and vision impaired people in all aspects of life.

Services provided: Clients rehabilitation and participation, volunteers. The hall is available to hire for meetings.

Contact: Laurel deRidder
Phone: 06-759 1169
Fax: 06-757 9370
Address: 131 Vivian St, New Plymouth
Postal address: PO Box 178, New Plymouth 4340
Email: lderidder@rnzfb.org.nz
Website: www.rnzfb.org.nz

 
Rural Women South Taranaki, New Zealand

Aims: To strengthen rural communities. To improve the conditions of women and children living in the community.

Contact: Catherine McAree
Phone: 06-272 2835
Address: 330 Allen Rd, RD 12, Hawera 4672
Email: cubz1@clear.net.nz

 
Save the Children, Taranaki

Aims: To help children all over the world including New Zealanders who need help.

Contact: Esta Souber
Phone: 06-757 9494 or 06-756 6462
Fax: 06-752 2073
Address: 56 Liardet St, New Plymouth 4310
Email: essy@xtra.co.nz

 
Standby, Patea

Aims: Voluntary organisation providing transport to out-of-town medical and medically related appointments. Improvement of quality of life for the elderly.

Contact: Carol Kahu
Phone: 06-273 8665 
Address: Patea Library Building
Postal address: PO Box 28, Patea 4545
Email: mjback@xtra.co.nz

 
Surf Life Saving Club, East End

Aims: To prevent drowning at East End beach. Venue is also available for hire.
Facilities: Capacity up to 250 informally (inside) plus another 100 on deck. Can seat 150 inside, has paraplegic facilities and plenty of nearby parking.

Contact: Pete May
Phone: 06-757 5598
Fax: 06-757 5598
Mobile: 027 488 0649
Address: Nobs Line, Strandon, New Plymouth
Postal address: PO Box 3399, New Plymouth 4341
Email: eastendslsc@yahoo.com

 
Volunteer Service, New Plymouth

Aims: Our aim is to increase awareness and enhance the value of volunteers in our community. To support and link individuals and provide opportunities.

Contact: Heather Dodunski
Phone: 06-759 6678
Mobile: 027 459 6674
Fax: 06-769 5360
Address: Community Development Centre, Top Town Complex, Devon St East, New Plymouth
Postal address: PO Box 885, New Plymouth 4340
Email: npvsnz@yahoo.co.nz
Website: NPVSNZ web page

 
YMCA Inc, New Plymouth

Aims: A community organisation based on Christian principles which aims to enable individuals and families to develop physically, mentally and spiritually and enjoy a healthy quality of life.
Licensed childcare centre and afterschool care.

Contact: Chris Downs
Phone: 06-758 3666
Fax: 06-758 3666
Address: 83 Liardet St, New Plymouth
Postal address: PO Box 474, New Plymouth 4340
Email: mail@npymca.org.nz