Plunket in Your Community
Plunket is New Zealand’s largest support service for families with children under five, providing community support across the Waikato.
Christmas Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
From Thursday 3rd to Sunday 20th December, join us at Chartwell Shopping Centre to help wrap presents and raise funds for Plunket.
As a gift wrapping volunteer, you’ll have a hands-on role chatting with shoppers, wrapping gifts, and getting into the festive spirit. Your support will help Plunket Community Services continue to care for tamariki and their whānau across the Waikato.
Requirements:
- Be friendly, approachable, and happy to chat with shoppers while you wrap.
- No gift-wrapping experience needed—we are not looking for experts, but we will provide some videos for inspiration for those who are keen to stretch their skills .
- Able to work independently and stay engaged during busy periods.
- Comfortable standing and moving around for 3–4 hours per shift.
- Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
- Follow any safety or hygiene guidelines provided before your shift and on the day. A safety form will be provided prior to your shift commencing.
You will always have the support of another volunteer or centre staff member with you on your shift.
Volunteers need to be 14+ years. Please note that if you are under 16 years of age, you will require parental consent to participate or will require a parent to accompany you.
Time commitment:
Each shift is 2-3 hours, you can pick one shift or more at the times that suit you best. Availability of time slots will be dependent on shifts filled by volunteers already registered.
Thursday 3 December:
9am-12pm/12pm-3pm/3pm-6pm/6pm-9pm
Friday 4 and Saturday 5 December:
9am-12pm/12pm-3pm/3pm-6pm
Sunday 6 December:
10am-12pm/12pm-3pm/3pm-5pm
Monday 7, Tuesday 8, and Wednesday 9 December:
9am-12pm/12pm-3pm/3pm-6pm
Thursday 10 December:
9am-12pm/12pm-3pm/3pm-6pm/6pm-9pm
Friday 11 and Saturday 12 December:
9am-12pm/12pm-3pm/3pm-6pm
Sunday 13 December:
10am-12pm/12pm-3pm/3pm-5pm
Monday 14, Tuesday 15, and Wednesday 16 December:
9am-12pm/12pm-3pm/3pm-6pm
Thursday 17, Friday 18, Saturday 19 December:
9am-12pm/12pm-3pm/3pm-6pm/6pm-9pm
Sunday 20 December:
9am-12pm/12pm-3pm/3pm-6pm
You can take a single shift or a few—whatever works for your schedule. We’ll provide the stand and all the supplies; all you need is a friendly attitude, and some festive cheer.
