Recognition is not his aim
Currently a couple of organisations are looking for people who have experience in governance roles within the not-for-profit sector. The roles range from new board members to secretary or treasurer.
If you have some experience and you are ready, willing and an enthusiastic team player, who is keen to actively promote an organisation in your community. If you have good computer skills and understand the computer industry that would be a bonus.
Also if you enjoy sharing your knowledge of computers and tasks they can perform that would be great. Knowledge of how to apply for funding and where to look for sponsorship then we need your help.
Do you have a few hours a month to give, energy and skills to burn and are you a person who knows how to get things done. If you have any or all of these skills then you could be the very person these organisations are looking for.
Find out more by contacting Marie at Volunteering New Plymouth on (06) 758 8986, or phone or text 027 541 0577 or email her at coordinator@volunteeringnewplymouth.nz to register your interest to help. We are just waiting to hear from you! Nigel Cash is saving lives one fire alarm at a time.
Cash has been involved with the Waitara fire brigade for 20 years as a member of the operational support unit and was recently honoured for his outstanding service to the community with a New Plymouth District Council Citizen Award.
He said while being recognised for the award felt good it wasn’t why he did the job.
‘‘I don’t do this to receive awards, my reward is going home knowing that I’ve installed a smoke alarm, delivered a fire safety message and can walk away knowing that people are safe.’’
The New Zealand Fire Service runs a programme offering older people, young families and the physically disadvantaged free home safety checks and free installation of a smoke alarm something Cash has done since 2005.
‘‘It just gives me a real buzz that when I install a smoke alarm into someone’s home knowing I may help save someone’s life or their property from burning down,’’ Cash said.
He usually gave up his Fridays and his family time to help install the smoke alarms for people. ‘‘My partner and seven-year-old daughter, they miss out on a lot.’’ Cash said.
Cash was grateful for the help he received from the Waitara brigade. ‘‘I really appreciate that.’’