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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...
Restoring Nature and Community
I want my life to make sense. This role aligns with my values and lets me make a difference, for our community, and for the environment we all share.
The Missing Link to Your Volunteer Engagement Strategy: The Skilled Volunteer Engagement Leader
Recognizing and investing in the growth and skill development of leaders, is essential to sustaining impactful strategic volunteer engagement
Getting to the Table: Activating Conversations About Strategic Volunteer Engagement
It’s time to pull up a chair — and make the case that volunteer engagement is not only worth doing, but worth doing strategically.
Empowering Community Through Knowledge:
It’s rewarding, challenging, fulfilling, and completely different from managing paid staff
Volunteer Wellbeing: A Shared Responsibility
Volunteering should not be sustained by guilt, obligation, or habit. It should be sustained by connection, joy, and the knowledge that giving is enric...
Weaving People and Nature Together
Living my values through action is about weaving healthier, more connected futures for both people and nature.
Volunteer Stories
Volunteering in Auckland
Documentary showcasing volunteers telling their own stories.