Community Pop-Up Play Assistant

Love to play? Bring free, fun and inclusive play experiences to children and whānau across the Mid North! Help with play activities and creating positive play experiences.

Play assistants help bring our events to life by supporting play activities and helping create a safe, friendly and inclusive environment.

• Spread Happiness: Help create unforgettable moments for children and their families.
• Learn and Grow: Gain valuable experience, develop new skills, and make lasting friendships along the way.
• Make a Difference: Your time and energy can bring hope and smiles to children, making their days brighter and more magical.

This is an opportunity to contribute to your community, meet people and help create positive experiences for local whānau. Guidance will be provided, and no previous experience is necessary.

Requirements

Each volunteer brings their own unique strengths. You will need to be adaptable and sensitive to provide times of quiet play and times of more upbeat fun with a wide range of age groups.

• Friendly, reliable, respectful and community-minded.
• Presentable and professional in their behaviour.
• Committed to representing MNPPT’s brand, kaupapa and values positively.
• Willing to follow volunteer policies, health and safety instructions, and event coordinator guidance.
• Able to maintain appropriate boundaries when interacting with children and whānau.
• No previous experience is necessary. Volunteers must complete the Trust’s volunteer application and induction process before commencing.

Time commitment

This is an ongoing volunteering opportunity with flexible, event-based participation. Volunteers may support multiple pop-up play events throughout the year. Event dates, hours and availability will be discussed and agreed in advance. Volunteers can indicate their availability and the events they are able to attend.

Getting Started

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.