Plunket (Whānau Āwhina)
Plunket is a charity and Aotearoa’s largest support service for the health and wellbeing of tamariki under-five and their whānau. Everything we do is to support Kiwi whānau and their tamariki to thrive. In the first 1000 days we make the difference of a lifetime. Evidence shows getting things right in the first 1000 days of a child’s life will set them up for better outcomes later in life. We're proud to visit over 85% of all newborn babies in Aotearoa and support whānau and their tamariki. Our three goals are supported by our Māori Principles Healthy tamariki – We make sure every child/tamariki can be as healthy and well as they can be. Confident whānau – We build the confidence and knowledge of whānau and families across New Zealand. Connected communities – We make sure no family or whānau is left isolated, disconnected or unable to cope.
Volunteer home visitors are people who want to support other families in their community. They have experience raising children and managing a household and have practical skills and knowledge about a range of day to day activities.
Seeking someone who is passionate about music and young children getting to experience and engage with it! We are wanting a volunteer to organize and operate a weekly music group during term time.