Volunteering

The heart of our community

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Knit for Purpose 2025

Join us again between 15 April and 14 June, to knit dishcloths, peggy squares or blankets! Volunteering Mid and South Canterbury in partnership with V...

Celebrating Local Heroes: The Volunteer of the Month Awards

Volunteers are the heart and soul of many communities, offering their time, energy, and skills to support countless causes. Their efforts often go unn...

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...

Upcoming Events

Best Practice Guidelines Practice Area 7: Exit Volunteers, online FREE
Best Practice Guidelines Practice Area 7: Exit Volunteers, online FREE

10 Jun 2025 - 9:00am to 10:00am

In this interactive session, you’ll hear more about the Best Practice Guidelines Practice Area 7 – exit volunteers. There will be opportunities to eng...

Coffee & Chats Peer Support - Timaru
Coffee & Chats Peer Support - Timaru

10 Jun 2025 - 10:00am to 10:45am

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

Knit for Purpose: World Wide Knit in Public Day 2025
Knit for Purpose: World Wide Knit in Public Day 2025

14 Jun 2025 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Join us as we wrap up Knit for Purpose in 2025 on World Wide Knit in Public Day! We will come together to finish knitting and sewing as many blankets...