Volunteering

The heart of our community

Latest News

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

Ashburton - Negotiation, Mediation and Other Difficult Conversations
Ashburton - Negotiation, Mediation and Other Difficult Conversations

6 May 2025 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Volunteers, Managers of Volunteers, and those who work with volunteers are invited. Negotiation, Mediation and Other Difficult Conversaations Our Pres...

Best Practice Guidelines Practice Area 6: Celebrate Volunteer Impact, online FREE
Best Practice Guidelines Practice Area 6: Celebrate Volunteer Impact, online FREE

13 May 2025 - 9:00am to 10:00am

In this interactive session, you’ll hear more about the Best Practice Guidelines Practice Area 6 celebrate volunteer impact. There will be opportuniti...

Coffee & Chat for Managers/Coordinators of Volunteers in Ashburton
Coffee & Chat for Managers/Coordinators of Volunteers in Ashburton

15 May 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm

We are excited to invite you to our Coffee and Chats peer support session, specifically designed for people who manage or coordinate volunteer teams w...