Volunteering &
Employment
Working and volunteering at South West means you are part of a motivated and passionate team of people wanting to make a difference, backed by a supportive, experienced and approachable leadership team.
If you’re interested in volunteering for a role not listed here get in touch!
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the roles below. Vacancies will typically be posted for a minimum of one week before an appointment decision unless otherwise stated. Early applications are encouraged, as appointments may be made at any time.
Volunteering
Sunday Gatherings Volunteers
Would you like to be part of a team that welcomes people at our Sunday gatherings once a month? Or part of our communion set up team? If you’re keen, contact Warren.
We are currently looking for volunteers to help with setting up and packing away the chairs in our Lyttelton St site Gym before and after our Sunday morning gathering. If you can help, contact Matt.
If you’d like to be involved with our Sunday gatherings in any other way, contact Sam. We are especially looking for stage managers and computer operators, full training provided.
Fancy Footwork?
Our Foot Clinic caters for seniors who are in need of help with their toenails. They’re treated to a relaxing foot spa and a cuppa before having their toenails trimmed and a luxurious foot massage to finish with. We are looking for someone to help with filling and emptying the foot spas at our Lyttelton St site Foot Clinic, held every third Monday morning from 9.15am-12pm. Please contact Rosemary (0273389607) if you want to get involved.
Van Drivers
Tuesday Christian Fellowship have a roster of volunteer van drivers - this would involve a fortnightly or monthly commitment. If you would like to get involved, contact Andy.
SYC Youth Leaders
Our SYC crew are always on the lookout for more volunteer youth leaders to journey alongside our rangatahi. To find out more about this contact Sandy.
Photographers/Videographers
Are you confident behind the camera? Do you enjoy capturing snaps, or creating videos? We are currently looking for volunteers to join a team of photographers and videographers to capture moments at events, on a Sunday, and for behind-the-scenes projects. If you are interested, contact Hayley.
Employment
Help Tell the Stories of South West
Every week, Kingdom moments are happening at South West. A new person walks through the doors. A community gathers. A story is shared. And behind all of it are countless moments where people discover what it means to follow Jesus. We’re looking for a Communications Coordinator to help tell those stories.
This is a 14-month maternity leave cover role, 16 hours a week beginning in December 2026, reporting to the Church Manager and working alongside our team to bring clarity, creativity, and consistency to the way SWBC communicates — across our website, social media, print, digital channels, video and more. You’ll coordinate our communications calendar and platforms, create visual content, and make sure everything we put out reflects the heart and vision of SWBC.
We’re looking for someone who is creative, organised, proactive and a great storyteller — someone who can see the bigger picture while also caring about the details. Most importantly, you’ll use your communication skills to help people encounter and experience the love of Jesus. If this opportunity interests you, we would love to hear from you — check out the job description or contact mahi@swbc.org.nz.