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Helping Volunteers See Their Impact
Most volunteers do not give their time for recognition, awards, or public praise. They volunteer because they want to make a difference. Whether they...
Could You Help Change a Young Person's Future?
You don't need special skills to become a mentor. Just your time, encouragement, and a willingness to show up for a young person who needs you.
When Volunteers Leave for the Wrong Reasons
Not all volunteer departures are bad—but some departures are telling us something important.
Voices of Belonging: Building Inclusive Volunteering
Centring manaakitanga, removing obstacles, reflecting the real face of Tāmaki Makaurau in volunteer leadership, grows a city where everyone can see th...
Success Beyond Retention
The true goal of volunteer retention is not simply to keep volunteers forever. It is to create positive outcomes for all involved
Wellbeing, Purpose, Connection: Why Men Should Volunteer
Men, volunteering could be the reset you need. Reduce stress, find purpose, and build friendships while strengthening your community
Friends & Kaitiaki of Blockhouse Bay: Malcolm’s Story
Native trees are regenerating, and the forest is recovering through the efforts of volunteers like Malcolm.
Volunteering and Social Capital: Strengthening Aotearoa’s Communities
As our communities face challenges like climate change, inequality, disconnection, and financial insecurity the role of volunteering becomes even more...
Supporting Volunteers, Strengthening Community
I love watching connections form, seeing people grow in confidence, and witnessing the pride they feel in making a difference
Beyond the Pay check: Recognising Skilled Volunteers
When it comes to volunteering, there is a persistent but misguided assumption: if a person is paid, they are inherently more competent; if unpaid, the...
Volunteer Stories
Circus and smiles
I find it very rewarding to assist the disabled to learn circus, their joyful smile always make my day.