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Volunteer Champion

Voluntary Community Development Community Services Fundraising

Job Description

Meat the Need was established in 2020 with a mission to ensure no one in New Zealand goes hungry or unnourished. We connect the dots between farmers who want to donate some of what they produce and families in need.

We need Volunteer Champions! This exciting role offers the opportunity to build awareness, foster connections, and network with community organisations, farmers, and key rural industry groups. As a Volunteer Champion, you'll be acting as a brand ambassador to help spread the vision and goals of Meat the Need in your local community.

You'll share our passion about the opportunity for all New Zealanders to have access to our country's quality, nutritious protein and believe the primary sector can play an important role in helping to feed New Zealand families in need.

As a Volunteer Champion you will:

  • actively pursue and support fundraising events/initiatives in your area.
  • represent Meat the Need charity at industry events and other relevant gatherings for promotion opportunities.
  • connect and network with local key stakeholders including sponsors, farmers and food banks.

We'll provide a full induction, detailed information, resources, and continuous support throughout your journey with Meat the Need.

Requirements:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and communicate the Meat the Need vision.
  • Committed and reliable
  • A self starter with the skills to initiate activities that promote and fundraise for Meat the Need within the community.
Time commitment:

There are no specified time commitments for this role, however we estimate that Volunteer Champions may be spending up to 15 hours per quarter. We appreciate your time and commitment and recognise certain times of the year can be busier than others. Please advise if there are specific times that you would not be able to commit to.

Organisation

Meat the Need

Job Summary

A position with a key role in providing awareness and connection between our community organisations and rural groups to ensure no one goes hungry or unnourished.

How to apply

Please visit our website and fill in the 'Champion Sign up form'.

Sector

Not for Profit

Cause (Sustainable Development Goals)

Zero Hunger, Good Health and Wellbeing, Reduced Inequalities, Partnerships for the Goals
Meat the Need
About Lister - Meat the Need

At Meat the Need, we’re on a mission to ensure no one in New Zealand goes hungry. We do this by taking generous livestock donations from farmers and turning this into mince meat, which is donated to food banks across New Zealand.

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