Carl Sunderland

Trustee

I started my career journey in education, then the NZ Police. The issues I saw in the classroom, and the community brought me to the charity sector in 2005 by co-founding KidsCan to try and solve some of these issues. Over the last 18 years I have created and led several charities. I also run a consultancy, mainly sharing what I have learned with small organisations to help them make a greater impact.
After all the upheavals and uncertainties of the last few years, with the current cost of living crisis, and significant weather events, the need for volunteers and community involvement has never been greater in my opinion. Charities and businesses need the structure and support that Volunteering Auckland provides so that they can have that biggest impact. I am looking forward to contributing my leadership and community development experience with such a valued and trusted organisation.