Work Ready Kāpiti is seeking friendly, professional volunteers to help assess local rangatahi as they complete the Kāpiti Work Ready Passport - a practical work readiness programme delivered in local colleges across the Kāpiti Coast.
As a volunteer interviewer, you’ll sit one-on-one with students and guide them through their completed Kāpiti Work Ready Passport workbook at local colleges. The workbook covers fourteen key work-readiness areas, such as communication, teamwork, life skills and workplace health and safety. You’ll ask questions about their answers, assess their responses, and record scores and constructive comments on a marking sheet. Your feedback is an important part of the process - it helps students understand their strengths and areas to grow, and provides useful insights for their schools.
Interviews are 30 minutes long with a 5-minute break in between. There will be multiple interviews scheduled and we normally ask volunteers to commit to the full session if possible. You'll be fully supported with printed materials, an on-site WRK team member, and refreshments will be provided. Interview days are held during school hours at various local colleges, and you’ll receive a calendar invite with the full schedule and location details in advance.
Join us in empowering the next generation of Kāpiti’s workforce!
No formal experience is required, but this role is well-suited to people who are confident communicators and have experience working with youth, conducting interviews, or working in HR or mentoring roles. Volunteers should be approachable, professional, and comfortable engaging with young people in a supportive and constructive way.
The event is scheduled to run from 9am to 3:30pm (during school hours), but the exact timing may vary slightly depending on the number of students and interviewers involved. We’ll confirm the final timeframe closer to the day.
Current dates (with times TBC) are as follows:
Paraparaumu College - June 16th and 17th
Ōtaki College - June 23rd
Kāpiti College - 22nd July
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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