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Volunteering New Zealand | Tūao Aotearoa
Non-profit Organizations
Wellington, Wellington 3,683 followers
Empowering volunteers to enrich Aotearoa New Zealand.
About us
Volunteering New Zealand | Tūao Aotearoa is the peak body for volunteers and volunteering. It is a membership association of organisations that have a commitment to volunteering. Our membership includes national volunteer involving organisations, regional volunteer centres and other organisations. Through our network of 100 national members, we are connected to 10,000 community organisations across the motu. Our aspiration for Aotearoa New Zealand: Volunteering is valued as part of who we are as a nation. We thrive and are enriched by the goodwill of volunteers in every community and their contribution and impact is recognised and supported. Our aspiration for Volunteering New Zealand: A large and diverse membership and our strong partnerships with government, iwi/Māori, communities and business enable us to transform volunteering in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our purpose: We are kaitiaki of Mahi Aroha, empowering volunteers to enrich Aotearoa New Zealand. Uara | Values •To care, nurture and grow | manaakitanga • To build connections and enduring relationships | whanaungatanga • To inspire by example | tūao • To hold ourselves to the highest standard | whaiwhakaaro
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http://www.volunteeringnz.org.nz
External link for Volunteering New Zealand | Tūao Aotearoa
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Wellington, Wellington
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2001
- Specialties
- Best Practice in Volunteer Management, Volunteer opportunities, Employer-supported volunteering, Volunteer campaign development, professional development, volunteering, volunteer management and leadership, advocacy, research, employee volunteering, capability frameworks , networking opportunities, and connecting communities
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Level 4, 120 Featherston Street
PO Box 25333
Wellington, Wellington 6011, NZ
Employees at Volunteering New Zealand | Tūao Aotearoa
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A survey on funding changes and challenges for community groups and organisations, started by SociaLink - Tūhono Pāpori Western Bay of Plenty, is now being shared across the motu by Community Networks Aotearoa. Findings will inform peak bodies and support organisations to support and advocate for a resourced and valued community-powered Aotearoa. As we navigate changing times, it's crucial to hear directly from you: https://lnkd.in/gZTRa6T3 #CommunityVoices #AotearoaNZ #SocialSector #HuiE #SociaLink
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🚨 Nominations are now open for the 2025 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa! 🚨 Now is the time to celebrate the people making Aotearoa a better place. Have your say, nominate now via the link below – it only takes 2 minutes. https://lnkd.in/gUyKG8G #NZOTY Steve Jurkovich Erica Beagley Simon Hofmann Tiffany Shera-Kong Julia Jack Andrea Scown Robert Bowring Carla Rowley Jules Lloyd-Jones Cheyne Chalmers Bree Jones Sarah Direen Malcolm Johns Amy Lyes Jayne AustinBree Cumming Amy Bandy Lisa Heatley Ingrid Bennie Matt Bain
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Check out our latest blog on leveraging volunteer help at events. Discover 5 key strategies to set them up for success, from standardizing recruitment and investing in training to using cutting-edge technology. https://hubs.li/Q02HD2670
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Volunteering New Zealand invites volunteering leaders and co-ordinators and people leading voluntary organisations to come together in Christchurch on 20 September. The hui will focus on volunteer engagement, good practice, valuing volunteering and resilience for voluntary organisations. We are excited about our awesome speakers and participants, who will ignite us with new ideas, information and practices. Topics include: + Strengthening resilience for voluntary organisations and groups + Good practice and innovation from across Aotearoa + Return on investment for volunteers and volunteer leaders + Changemakers share their stories of innovation + Exploring tech and tools that can make your job easier Thursday 19th We are offering additional optional half-day Masterclasses on 19 September. Mini masterclasses options include: * Reporting and the full value of Volunteer Engagement, Tony Goodrow – President Better Impact. * Best Practice Guidelines Deep Dive half day workshop, Volunteering New Zealand. These will be followed by an optional networking event in the evening of the 19th. Events on the 19th will be hosted at the BreakFree on Cashel, which is only 10 minutes walk from Te Pae. Find out more and for ticket info: https://lnkd.in/gJzjJjH9
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We are looking forward to sharing about our Best Practice Guidelines on Thursday, always great to be working with Better Impact Inc. https://lnkd.in/dya9JaBE
🇳🇿 🇦🇺 In 2023, Volunteering New Zealand | Tūao Aotearoa launched volunteering Best Practice Guidelines framed around the volunteer life cycle and co-designed by volunteers and volunteer leaders from across New Zealand. In this interactive 60-minute webinar, Michelle Kitney, Chief Executive of Volunteering New Zealand will provide an introduction to the guidelines and explore: ✔️Why having a volunteer centred approach matters ✔️The frameworks 7 focus areas ✔️How they are used Click the link to reserve your seat 🔽 https://hubs.li/Q02xnTmY0
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Calling all Volunteer Managers and Leaders in New Zealand! 🌟 Over 100 people have taken this survey... if YOU manage volunteers, you'll want to take part too. We need to know how we can better support you! Please take a few minutes to answer the survey. Together, let's make a difference in volunteer management across New Zealand! Click the link below to get started: https://lnkd.in/gzeyhG5s Thank you 🙌
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