Event planner and organiser extraordinaire

Event planner and organiser extraordinaire

Event planner and organiser extraordinaire
Wellington Wairarapa Plunket Society

Estimated Time: 20 - 25 Hours Over 1 - 2 Months

We’re looking for someone who has experience and passion for setting up high-yielding fundraiser events to help us with the planning and organising of one of our critical Plunket fundraising events. Our community services are volunteer run and funds are need for resources and day to day costs for those services. We also fundraise for initiatives to help our communities such as reduced cost swimming lessons, books for new families or winter parcels for families.

Working location

Across Wellington/Wairarapa/ Hutt Valley/ Kapiti and Porirua.

Proposed project steps with time estimates

This will vary depending on the group, but in general the process will go:

Step one: Materials and information supplied to volunteer
The not for profit gives the volunteer relevant information about the organisation and past or upcoming events.
Likely time commitment for volunteer: three-four hours reading and reflecting

Step two: Brainstorming session
The not for profit and volunteer meet to discuss the fundraising goals, possible strategies, outcomes, event ideas, as well as the steps for the project.
Likely time commitment for volunteer: two hours preparing for meeting and two hours in meeting

Step three: Making a plan for the next steps
Likely time commitment for volunteer: 10-12 hours

Step four: Depending on how much time the volunteer can commit, they could potentially now start implementing the plan.
Likely time commitment for volunteer: TBC

Step five: Feedback and evaluate
Likely time commitment for volunteer: one-two hours

What We Have In Place

We have Plunket people in place to support the event process at what ever level is required.
We have casual volunteers available to assist with each event
Event health and safety procedures are in place.
Advertising platforms and resources are available.

Wellington Wairarapa Plunket Society
Children
Community Group
Education
Family Support
Health - Children
Health - Family
Housing
Maternal Health
Parental Support
Wellbeing - Children
Women
Wellington
Mission
We are New Zealand's largest provider of support services for the development, health and wellbeing of children under 5. The best research shows that what happens to a child in their first 1000 days will influence their entire life. "1000 days to make a difference".
What we Do
“Plunket is in the unique position of being able to provide that all-important care in the first 1000 days, with our nurses visiting the homes of 90% of all children born in New Zealand. Our Community Services include, Playgroups, Creches, Coffee Groups, Parenting Education, Plunket Line (24/7, 365 days a year helpline), Toy Libraries and family events and initiatives.
Wellington Wairarapa Plunket Society
Website
https://www.plunket.org.nz/