Citizens Advice Bureau - Nga Pou Whakawhirinaki o Aotearoa
Graham Ault, Volunteering New Plymouth’s volunteer show interviewer & Marie had the privilege of having Peter Hewett from Citizens Advice Bureau as a guest on our Radio show Volly Voices with Access Radio Taranaki 104.4FM which is aired on Sundays at 2pm.
Do you know what Citizens Advice Bureau offer??
What are they about and What advice do they offer??
They are a Nationwide based locally based community organisation. They are independently incorporated and a member of Citizens Advice Bureaux New Zealand (CABNZ)..
This service is provided by more than 2,000 trained volunteers, in more than 80 locations around New Zealand. Their volunteers are supported by a comprehensive knowledgebase and regular learning.
They help people to know and understand their rights and obligations, and how to use this information to get the best outcomes. They provide people with the confidence and support they need to take action. They use insights from their clients’ experiences to work for positive social change.
Locally in New Plymouth they are based at Community House in 32 Leach Street open Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 3.30pm and on Monday night by appointment from 7.15pm; with a JP service on Monday between 10am and 12.30pm and in Hawera their hours are Monday to Thursday between 9.30am and 12.30pm
The service is free and confidential to the inquirer.
What is involved in becoming a volunteer?
You will work as part of an amazing team and be equipped with training and resources. You will support CAB clients with information and advice on a range of issues. You might also help with other aspects of running the CAB.
What's the time commitment? Most volunteers help for one shift each week, generally 2-3 hours. Volunteers also commit to initial training and ongoing learning.
What skills do I need? You need to be a good communicator, be patient, welcoming, and able to treat the diverse clients with dignity and respect. You need to be comfortable using a computer and doing research using their database.
Where can you learn more? If you are keen to learn more about Citizens Advice Bureau, this Volly Voice session was aired on Access Radio on Sunday April 27th at 2pm. This show is also available to listen to on Spotify and Apple Podcast the following week after the show has aired - to find this go the either Access Radio Taranaki website and these recordings can be found under Community or to Volunteering New Plymouth website and look under Volunteers and Volly Calls.
Who can you contact? If this sounds interesting to you then contact us at Volunteering New Plymouth or check Citizen’s Advice Bureau
If you do not have access to the internet, then contact Wendy by phoning 06 758 8986 / text 022 571 4228 or email admin@vnp.nz for more information.
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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72.7% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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15.9% Hmm, maybe?
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11.4% Yes!
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Council Meeting for older adults & people with disabilities
The mayor and a slim majority of the newly elected NPDC councillors are keen to see the, “Age and Accessibility Working Party”, a long-standing Council committee, scrapped.
This is not to save the minimal cost of having such a committee. But simply put; it means these councillors believe that older adults and all those with disabilities in our community do not warrant being recognised, respected or treated as people whose voice is important, to them.
On Thursday 18 December (that is, this coming Thursday) at 10am, in the Council Debating Chamber, the full council will have an opportunity to vote, “to Re-establish an Age and accessibility Working Party”.
But we need your help to get it passed. We need you at the meeting to show your support for this committee. This committee is important for the voice of the older person or people who have accessibility or challenges in our community, to be heard.
We have many in examples of what happens when council fails to listen to people with disabilities, resulting in remedial work costing tens of thousands of dollars.
Let’s support those councillors who do support the reinstatement of this committee.
Please consider joining the myriad of organisations supporting older adults and those with disabilities.
If you cannot come to the Council chambers, email the Mayor and inform him what you think. His email is; max.brough@npdc.govt.org.nz.
I hope that we will see you there.
There is parking for just $1 per hour at the YMCA opposite the Council in Liardet Street.
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