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Volunteering and Mental Wellbeing: Strengthening Ourselves and Our Communities
Mental Health Awareness Week reminds us that wellbeing is not something we achieve alone—it grows through relationships, purpose, and kindness.
Celebrating Older Persons Day – Honouring the Value of Volunteering by and for Older People
Older volunteers bring wisdom, skills, and heart to our communities. And volunteering, in turn, offers connection, wellbeing, and purpose.
Communicating with Volunteer Applicants: How to Say “No” with Care
Learn how to say “no” to volunteer applicants with empathy—protecting relationships, reputation, and future opportunities through clear communication.
Why Responding to Volunteer Enquiries Quickly Matters
Promptly responding to volunteer enquiries builds trust, sustains enthusiasm, and protects reputation—turning interest into lasting community commitme...
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori: Honouring Volunteering Through Te Reo, Whakataukī, Karakia and Waiata
This Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, let’s encourage volunteers and community groups to integrate te reo, whakataukī, and karakia into their mahi.
Growing the giving generation: Supporting children aged 5–12 into volunteering
Volunteering isn't just something children do. It's something they become.
Guardians of Our Future: The Role of Volunteering in Conservation
Aotearoa New Zealand is world-renowned for its unique natural environment – from ancient kauri forests and rugged coastlines to wetlands, volcanic lan...
Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day: Ideas, Actions, and the Power of Kindness
Acts of kindness do not require grand gestures or lots of money.
Saying goodbye well: How organisations can successfully exit volunteers
How we say goodbye says as much about us as how we welcome people in. Let’s make our exits as strong as our invitations.
Building strong foundations: Why volunteering infrastructure must be properly resourced
Investing in volunteering infrastructure helps organisations grow, innovate, and navigate uncertainty
Volunteer Stories
In an emergency
Sarah Case volunteers at the North Shore Hospital as a Friend of the Emergency Department. “I walk around the emergency department and chat to patien...