Welcome to the rewarding world of a volunteer for the Christchurch Budget Service inc. (CBS). The CBS is always in need of new volunteers to help the general public of Christchurch who may require assistance with basic budgeting skills.

If you feel you would like to 'give something back' to your community, helping others through the CBS will be a fantastic opportunity for you. In return for your valuable time you will receive new skills and challenges that will make being a volunteer for the CBS more that worth the investment of your efforts.

Should you feel you can offer your services to help others via the CBS please consider some of the expectations of the CBS, CBS's clients and what the CBS can offer you.

What can CBS expect from you?

» You should have a basic understanding of your own household budget.
» Operate within the CBS guide lines.
» Respect the needs and individuality of your clients.
» Assist your clients without discrimination or judgment.

What can you expect from the CBS?

» A friendly and supportive environment for you, the volunteer.
» An extensive and flexible training course.
» Ongoing training, support and supervision.
» Confidentiality and personal security at all times.
» Travel allowance.

What you must offer your CBS clients?

» Have empathy for others who may be very different to you.
» A basic understanding of simple math's, relating to the handling of money.
» Prompt and accurate response to your clients needs.
» Total confidentiality which is never breached.

What you could expect from your CBS clients?

» Realizing problem areas in their spending habits.
» An understanding of how their money 'goes around'.
» Relief to know that there may be a way of making 'ends meet'.
» Most importantly, the reward of seeing your clients manage their own money with the help you have given them!

Testimonials from a CBS volunteer

» "My first client was the hardest but it has only become easier and is a very rewarding experience to know that I am able to help others."- Milan S.

We here at the CBS hope that this page will inspire you to consider joining our team.

If you would like further information about the CBS and its activities, please go to our contact page where you can get details on how to contact us.

Remember, this is the 'Year of the Volunteer', so don't hesitate, reward yourself, help someone today!