Volunteering

The heart of our community

Latest News

State of Volunteering in Aotearoa New Zealand 2024

Published in September 2024, the State of Volunteering report marks the sixth edition in Volunteering New Zealand’s ongoing series. Read the full SOV...

International Volunteer Managers Day 2024: What’s Our Future Normal?

Today, 5th of November 2024, we celebrate the 25th International Volunteer Managers’ Day (IVMDay). This year’s theme is “What’s our future normal?” It...

New Community Connections Coordinator for VMSC

Introducing Muriel Morgan, who has recently joined our team as the Community Connections Coordinator for our Ashburton office. She previously worked a...

Upcoming Events

Volunteering Drop-In Sessions - Timaru
Volunteering Drop-In Sessions - Timaru

27 Mar 2025 - 10:30am to 12:30pm

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the various volunteering opportunities available in our community. Whether you're looking for opportun...

Professional Development: The Risks we Face - Ashburton & Livestream
Professional Development: The Risks we Face - Ashburton & Livestream

7 Apr 2025 - 10:00am to 11:30am

Volunteers, Managers of Volunteers, and those who work with volunteers are invited. Risks we Face in Ashburton District with a focus on the Alpine Fau...

Coffee and Chats Peer Support  - Timaru
Coffee and Chats Peer Support - Timaru

8 Apr 2025 - 10:00am to 10:45am

Every two months, we have a Coffee & Chat Peer Support meeting for volunteer leaders managing or coordinating teams in the community. This informa...