Disaster Welfare and Support Team members may undertake a variety of tasks, such as
conducting community-based needs assessment and outreach, providing psychosocial support,
supporting the distribution of household goods and providing support to evacuees at emergency
civil defence centres.
The roles a volunteer can expect to assist with include:
● Conducting personal needs assessments and reaching out to agencies
● Supporting distribution of household goods and services
● Providing and monitoring shelter accommodation
● Supporting evacuees
● Provide information and sharing access to psychological services
● Support evacuees at emergency civil defence centres
● Additional tasks as their need is recognised
● Promote emergency preparedness at community level
A full induction process introduces you to our organisation, our mission and fundamental principles. Volunteer training is thorough and ongoing.
● Available to be deployed at the time of an activation
● Work effectively as part of a team
● Available for participation in additional training and team building activities
● Resilient in adverse working conditions
● Good verbal communication skills
● Approachable and empathetic when dealing with disaster victims
● Commit to the role for 12 months
● Available to travel throughout New Zealand in response to emergency events or training
Available for first-year training activities as below
Comprehensive First Aid (2 days)
Psychosocial First Aid (1 day),
Deployment Course (2 days)
Participate in ongoing Training and team activities conducted bi-weekly Tairawhiti DWST.
Deployments may be up to seven days with opportunity for a second rotation if required
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.
Emergency Services