DVD production, Rebecca Little, AUT
"Volunteering in Aotearoa"
This DVD, the third in a series entitled "Volunteering Beyond the Stereotypes" will be of interest to migrants, refugees, and agencies that work with volunteers. It is a DVD on migrants volunteering in Aotearoa/New Zealand and the variety of volunteering opportunities available to them.
"Volunteering in Aotearoa" initially aims to promote volunteering to new and old migrants in New Zealand in an undated fashion. It aims to emphasis firstly the benefits that volunteering can be to migrants in particular. It will focus on how it can help them to gain roots in their community, meet new friends and gain new connections, improve their English skills and contribute to the community that has welcomed them into the country. The piece will motivate migrants to become involved, and stress the importance of migrant volunteers to community organizations, making them feel as though they are a much needed part of the equation. This piece will also aim to dispel any stereotypical ideas surrounding migrant volunteers that community organizations may have and break down any barriers between them and the organizations in need. It will also create understanding of how volunteering is a part of the kiwi culture and way of life.
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If you are interested in volunteering opportunities Get involved ...
- What is volunteering?
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“Volunteering: an activity done of one’s own free will, unpaid, for the common good”
- You choose what you want to do, when you want to do it, and how long you want to do it for
- No payment involved (apart from some out-of-pocket expenses)
- Someone or something in the community is benefiting from what you are contributing
- You benefit from what you are ‘gifting’ to the community:
- learning about your community
- meeting people
- personal satisfaction
- building your confidence
- keeping active and involved
- meeting challenges
- the ability to work with a range of people
- new skills and experience
“I am only one; but I am still one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do. - Helen Keller
- How to Volunteer Wisely
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1. Research the causes or issues important to you.
2. Consider the skills you have to offer.
3. Would you like to learn something new?
4. Combine your goals.
5. Don't over-commit your schedule.
6. Non-profits may have questions, too.
7. Consider volunteering as a family.
8. Virtual volunteering?
9. I never thought of that! Check out our Member Organisations
10. Give voice to your Heart through Volunteering!
Read more...“Let us not be satisfied with just giving money. Money is not enough; money can be got; but they need your hearts to love them." - Mother Teresa
- What do you want to do?
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If you have 5 minutes
You could place a friendly phone call to an elderly shut-in.If you have 1 hour
You could give blood.If you have 5 hours
You could clean up a city park.If you have 5 days
You could build homes for Habitat for Humanity or other housing groups.If you have 1 month
You could join a clean water project to help clear a local stream of rubbish.If you have 1 year
You could join a theatre group or church choir.“Often the best way of giving oneself what one lacks is to take from oneself what one has." - Persian Proverb
