Volunteer

Volunteer with Far North Community Hospice

We’re always grateful for a helping hand—and there are many ways you can volunteer with hospice to support those living with a life-limiting illness in the Far North region of New Zealand.

Our specialist in-home palliative care services, medical equipment, and community support initiatives simply wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our amazing volunteers.

Retail Support in our Far North Hospice Shops located in Kaitaia and Coopers Beach

Lifter-Shifter Drivers, helping us pick up donated goods and deliver palliative care equipment between homes, workplaces, and hospice hubs

Therapists or Practitioners willing to donate time or services to support our patients’ wellbeing

Fundraising Event Support – helping with the set-up and running of local events and community drives

Companionship and Carer Respite, offering a comforting presence, reading aloud, or simply sitting with patients to give whānau a break

Practical Help in the Home, in non-medical ways that bring ease and comfort to our patients

Supporting people to write their memoirs so their stories and legacies live on for their loved ones

Whether you're in Ahipara, Taupō Bay, Cape Reinga or anywhere in between, your support helps us provide free, in-home hospice care to those who need it most.

To get started, please fill out the volunteer application form below or download the PDF.

Tell us a bit about yourself—what you enjoy, your skills, and how you’d like to help—and we’ll match you with a meaningful way to support Far North Community Hospice and give back to your community.

Apply to Volunteer with
Far North Community Hospice

Personal Information

Volunteer Roles

Previous Experience

Referee

Medical Information

Emergency Contact Information

Training Requirements

Availability

Indicate AM/PM availability:

PROOF OF IDENTITY

Motivation

The information you supply will not be disclosed to any other party or organisation unless authorised. It will be held on a secure database, and you may request a copy of your information at any time.

Applicant Declaration

Police Vet Request & Consent Form

Section 1 - Agency to complete

For more information please see the Guide to completing the Request & Consent Form. This form refers to the Policing (Police Vetting) Amendment Bill ("Vetting Bill"), which is expected to amend the Policing Act 2008.

1.1 Name of the agency submitting the vetting request
Far North Community Hospice
1.3 Description of the role of the vetting subject (a brief description of the role, not the job title)
Hospice Volunteer
1.4 Which groups will the vetting subject be working with? (select all that apply)
Vunerable Adults
1.5 Does the role involve caring for people in the home of the vetting subject?
No
1.6 Is the vetting subject:
A Volunteer
1.7 Is the vetting subject a Children's Worker according to the Children's Act 2014, section 23(1)?

If the vetting subject is not working with children/ young people (Q 1.4), answer ‘No’ then skip to question 1.11. If the vetting subject IS working with children (Q 1.4) AND is a volunteer (Q 1.6), answer ‘No’ then skip to question 1.9.
No

If not working with children/young people (Q1.4), tick 'No' then skip to 1.11. If working with children (Q1.4) AND a volunteer (Q1.6), tick 'No' then skip to 1.9.

1.9 Has the vetting subject previously been Police vetted by your agency? (If No, skip to 1.11)
No
1.11 What is the job title of the vetting subject?
Hospice Volunteer

1.12 Evidence of identity

To be completed by agency representative or identity referee. See the consent form guide for details on how to complete this section.

Agency Representative

Agency Rep - Full name
Katrina Green

SECTION 2

Vetting subject to complete - and return to the agency. This form refers to the Policing (Police Vetting) Amendment Bill ("Vetting Bill"), which is expected to amend the Policing Act 2008.

2.1 Information about your consent

  • The purpose of this form is to allow the New Zealand Police Vetting Service to confirm who you are using Police records, carry out a Police vet, and obtain your consent to share any relevant information with the agency that requested the vet.
  • What you are consenting to. You are agreeing that the Police Vetting Service can share relevant information they hold about you (if any) with the requesting agency. This information will be used to help the agency decide whether you are suitable for the role they are considering you for or that you are engaged in.
  • The information that may be shared is outlined in section 2.2 of this form. For further details, you should refer to the Vetting Bill or visit the police vetting website.
  • You are also agreeing that the organisation that employs or engages you may provide information about your employment/engagement status to Police Vetting Service. See section 2.2(2) of this form.
  • Who collects your consent. The agency requesting the Police vet will collect your signed consent.
  • Your rights under the Privacy Act 2020 include:
    • You may request a copy of the Police vet report provided to the agency by contacting the agency.
    • You can withdraw your consent to a Police vet at any time before the vetting process is complete by contacting the agency.
    • The agency may keep the Police vet only for as long as required for vetting purposes.
  • How long the information is valid for. The information in the Police vet is correct only at the time it is shared. It is up to the agency to decide how often they ask for updated vetting.

2.2 Information about you that may be shared

  1. A Police vet will include the following information, if held by New Zealand Police. Please refer to the Police vetting website for more information regarding the Clean Slate Scheme, what may be released, and the vetting process.

    Either:

    1. A result indicating that no information is held or relevant to the purpose of the vetting request,

    Or, one or both of:

    1. The vetting subject's criminal record (if any), unless the Clean Slate Scheme applies.
    2. A summary of other information that is readily retrievable, relevant to the purpose of the vetting request, and deemed accurate.

    This may include pending charges, charges without conviction, youth court charges, infringement offences, demerit points, arrest warrants, involvement in family violence, overseas convictions, police investigations without charges, interactions with Police, and other information held by Police.

    Information may also be released where it is subject to a suppression order or statutory prohibition, involves offences by individuals under 18, or relates to mental health or substance abuse issues.

  2. If you had been vetted as a Children's Worker, and you continue to hold that role, the Police Vetting Service may release any newly obtained relevant information to the requesting agency at any time.

    The Police Vetting Service will take reasonable steps to:

    1. confirm that you are still employed or engaged as a Children's Worker – for this purpose, you consent to the requesting agency providing the Police Vetting Service with confirmation of your employment or engagement status in this role.
    2. notify you before any information is disclosed.
  3. Information provided in this consent form may be used to update New Zealand Police records.

2.3 Personal information

2.4 Other names

Please include all other names you are or have been known by. Including, but not limited to: previous legal names (eg. maiden names, or due to divorce or adoption), aliases used, name changes by deed poll. Include ALL names - first, middle and last.

2.5 Permanent residntial address

Authorisation of vetting subject. By signing this form:

  • I confirm that the information I have provided in this form is about me and is correct.
  • I have read and understood the information above.
  • I authorise New Zealand Police to disclose any personal information relevant to this application (as described above) to the agency making this request.

If you are 14 or 15 years of age (as at the date of the application) please provide consent from a parent or guardian.