Be the friendly face of Tairāwhiti Coffin Club, welcoming curious visitors and making a slightly unusual topic feel surprisingly normal.
This is a short and sweet Saturday morning role where you’ll open the door, put the jug on, and help people feel at ease as they step into something a little different.
You’ll greet visitors, offer a cuppa, and have relaxed chats about what the Coffin Club is all about. People might come in curious, unsure, or even a bit nervous, and your role is to help them feel comfortable asking questions and having open, down-to-earth conversations about death, dying, and funeral choices.
You don’t need to be an expert. Just being warm, open, and happy to talk about topics most people avoid is what really matters. There’s always support from club members, and you’ll pick things up as you go.
It’s a unique way to connect with the Gisborne community and be part of something that’s quietly changing how we talk about end of life.
Good fit for someone who:
Enjoys a good chat and meeting new people
Has a curious or open-minded approach to life (and death)
Can help others feel relaxed
Is reliable and happy to take ownership of a short shift
You’re friendly, approachable, and comfortable starting conversations with people you’ve just met.
You don’t need formal experience, but being at ease in a front-facing role will help. A level of maturity and comfort around end-of-life conversations is important.
You’ll also need to follow workshop health and safety guidelines while on site.
A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.
Rostered Saturdays, 9am to 10am (excluding long weekends and public holidays).
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.
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