ÿþ <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/tr/html4/loose.dtd"> <html lang="en-nz"> <head> <style type="text/css"> body { font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } div.liner { margin: 0 0 5px 0; padding: 0px; clear: both; font-size: 1px; background: url(http://www.newplymouthnz.com/images/template/pg/liner-bg.gif) bottom left repeat-x; } div.itemheading { font-size:10pt; font-weight: bold; color: #666;} h2 { font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: normal; color: #6391d8; font-size: 18pt; } h3 { font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: normal; color: #6391d8; font-size: 14pt; } </style> </head> <body style="background-color:#FFFFFF;"> <div align="left" style="padding-left: 10px;"> <img src="http://www.newplymouthnz.com/images/NPDC_logo_600.gif"> </div> <div align="left" style="padding-left: 20px;"> <h2>Volunteers Services</h2> </div> <div style="font-size: .70em; text-align: left; padding-left:30px; width: 600; "> <div class='itemheading'>English Language Partners Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> 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.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Yuka Kobayashi<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 1118<br /><strong>Address: </strong>Room 40, 16 Lemon Street, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 149, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> taranaki@englishlanguage.org.nz<a href="mailto:taranaki@englishlanguage.org.nz"><br /></a><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the English Language Partners website in a new window. " href="http://www.englishlanguage.org.nz/" target="_parent" pathattribute="1">www.englishlanguage.org.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Lions Club of New Plymouth, Pakeke Inc</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> "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.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> David Powell<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-756 7630<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 141 Upper Lepper Road, RD 6, Inglewood 4386<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:dw.jv.powell@xtra.co.nz">dw.jv.powell@xtra.co.nz</a> </p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Maori Wardens Association, North Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Crowd control, marae, public venues, street patrol, security work. Work with police when required.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Harry or Bev Webster<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-757 8490<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 329 1943<br /><strong>Physical Address:</strong> 39 Kauri St, New Plymouth 4312<br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>New Plymouth Karate Club</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> We teach personal safety to the community - karate and kick boxing training for fitness and confidence. Held at Merrilands School Hall Monday and Wednesday evening and Moturoa School Thursday evening.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Peter Lowl<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 7926<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 246 6040<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 18b John Guthrie Pl, New Plymouth 4312<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:peterlowl@clear.net.nz">peterlowl@clear.net.nz<br /></a><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens Karate Personal Safety Training, Self Defence website in a new window. " href="http://www.shinkyokushin.org.nz" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.shinkyokushin.org.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Plunket Sub Branch, Manaia</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Child health and family support services.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Pip Olliver<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-274 8388<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Main St, Manaia<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 1363 Normanby Rd, RD 28, Manaia 4678<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:pip_trent@xtra.co.nz">pip_trent@xtra.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Red Cross, Inglewood</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To help people in need. The Red Cross Society provides welfare - locally and overseas.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Don Reeve <br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-756 8388<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 776 0051<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 21 Rata St, Inglewood<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 10 Koromiko St, Inglewood 4330<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:janddreeve@clear.net.nz">janddreeve@clear.net.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Riding for the Disabled, Hawera Group</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To give disabled people confidence, independence and well-being through therapeutic horse riding and horse care.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Rosina Ellen<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-278 5190<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Egmont A &amp; P Showgrounds, Hawera<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 16 Glasgow St, Hawera 4610<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:vellen@orcon.net.nz">vellen@orcon.net.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Rotary Club, New Plymouth North</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Implementing the ideals of Rotary and providing community service.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Brian Bellringer<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 520, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Website: </strong><a title="Opens the Rotary New Zealand website in a new window. " href="http://www.rotary.org.nz" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.rotary.org.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To promote participation of blind and vision impaired people in all aspects of life.<div><strong>Services provided:</strong> Clients rehabilitation and participation, volunteers. The hall is available to hire for meetings.<br /><br /><strong>Contact:</strong> Laurel deRidder<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 1169 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-757 9370<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 131 Vivian St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address: </strong>PO Box 178, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:lderidder@rnzfb.org.nz">lderidder@rnzfb.org.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind website in a new window. " href="http://www.rnzfb.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.rnzfb.org.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Rural Women South Taranaki, New Zealand</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To strengthen rural communities. To improve the conditions of women and children living in the rural community.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Catherine McAree<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-272 2835<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 330 Allen Rd, RD 12, Hawera 4672<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:chubz1@clear.net.nz">chubz1@clear.net.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Save the Children, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Save the Children fights for children's rights. We deliver immediate and lasting improvements to children's lives worldwide. Save the Children works for a world which respects and values each child, a world which listens to children and learns, a world where all children have hope and opportunity.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Catherine Sampson<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-757 9494 or 06-753 4786<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-752 2073<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 56 Liardet St, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:sampsonkb@xtra.co.nz">sampsonkb@xtra.co.nz</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Standby, Patea</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Voluntary organisation providing transport to out-of-town medical and medically related appointments. Improvement of quality of life for the elderly.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Carol Kahu<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-273 8979 (9am-12 noon). After hours 06-273 8661 or 06-273 8405<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> c/- 9 Edinburgh Street, Patea<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:mjback@xtra.co.nz">mjback@xtra.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Surf Lifesaving Club, East End</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To prevent drowning at East End beach. Venue is also available for hire.<br /><strong>Facilities</strong>: Capacity up to 250 informally (inside) plus another 100 on deck. Can seat 150 inside, has paraplegic facilities and plenty of nearby parking.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> General enquiries to Fiona Climo 027 242 4929, venue hire Denise Nelson 06-757 9359<br /><strong>Phone</strong>: 06-757 5598 <br /><strong>Address:</strong> Nobs Line, Strandon, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 3399, New Plymouth 4341<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:eastendbookings@gmail.com">eastendbookings@gmail.com</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the East End Surf Lifesaving Club in a new window. " href="http://www.eastendslsc.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.eastendslsc.org.nz</a><br /> <p> </p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Volunteering New Plymouth</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Our aim is to increase awareness and enhance the value of volunteers in our community. To support and link individuals and provide opportunities.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Coordinator<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 8986<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 459 6674<br /><strong>Address:</strong> First Floor, Kings Building, 36 Devon St West, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 885, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:npvsnz@yahoo.co.nz">npvsnz@yahoo.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website</strong>: <a href="http://www.volunteeringnewplymouth.org.nz">www.volunteeringnewplymouth.org.nz</a> <br /><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA" lang="EN-GB"><br /></span></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>YMCA Inc, New Plymouth</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> 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.<br />Licensed childcare centre and afterschool care.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Linda Cox<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 3666 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-758 3666<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 83 Liardet St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 474, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:mail@npymca.org.nz">mail@npymca.org.nz</a></p></div></p></div> </body> </html>