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Volunteer with Tearfund
Fight poverty and injustice by volunteering in Tearfund NZ’s Church Volunteer Network
Share Tearfund's events and opportunities at your church.
Use your speaking skills to share about Tearfund's work in churches near you.
Put your networking gifts and your faith into action as a church representative/speaker. This volunteer opportunity offers:
Flexibility to suit your availability and skills
Local community connection
Opportunity to make a global impact with Tearfund
Support from a network of fellow volunteers
Online training to get you started
A time commitment of just 2-3 hours every 8 weeks
Learn more
What speaking experience do I need?
We welcome speakers with different levels experience! If you’re confident, passionate, and engaging, we’d love to have you on board.
How many speaking engagements do I need to do in a year?
Our volunteer speakers share about Tearfund's work twice a year in your church. If the opportunity arises speak at other churches nearby you, we will support you in this.
Do I have to go to church to be a volunteer?
Most of our volunteers are connected to churches. If you resonate with Tearfund’s Christian values and don’t have a home church, we would still be keen to hear from you.
What is the application process?
Start by filling out our volunteer interest form below. Our Church Volunteer Coordinator will then connect with you to discuss your interests and the volunteer role that suits you best.
What does training involve?
You’ll receive quality communications resources and input to deliver impactful Tearfund talks. We will invest time to help you understand how we work in the field alleviating poverty globally. We’ll also assist you in personalising and developing your first 5 to10 minute presentation about Tearfund.
All training sessions are conducted online, allowing you to participate from home while connecting with fellow volunteers across New Zealand.
What ongoing support will I receive?
Join the WoD mailing list and follow us on social media and YouTube for inspiring updates. You'll receive materials for your presentations and access to training opportunities throughout the year. Our team will check in with you before and after each speaking engagement for additional support, and we’ll organise group calls with other speakers.
Will I be asking people to give?
Yes, along with sharing God’s compassion for those in poverty, you will help raise vital funds for communities in need. We always make sure the churches you speak at are happy for you to ask for financial support. Part of your coaching will be how to do this in a non-threatening and comfortable way.
How far will I travel to speak about Tearfund?
We aim to resource you well to share about Tearfund in your local community at churches near you. However, if later you are willing and have the availability to travel to churches slightly further away, we can arrange to support you in this.
Thank you! We are excited to begin this journey with you as you join with other volunteers from across New Zealand who are passionate about putting their faith into action by partnering in this special way with Tearfund.
Please register your details and interest to join our Church Volunteer Network. We will be in touch to talk it through, and to answer your questions.