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SmashFest 2013 - Demolition Derby
Are you a Petrol Head? Do you enjoy being around cars of the smash and bash variety? We are looking for volunteers to assist at the 2013 SmashFest, Saturday 30th March, 9am til Show Time! You would…
Fascinated by Experiences
My first experience of life in New Zealand was as an international student at AUT. When I saw Volunteering Auckland on campus one day, I thought, “here’s a good way to get among the Kiwis”.
Step Beyond Yourself
Volunteers of all ages in Auckland, New Zealand find different ways to give something back to their community.
Beth Kanter Biography
Beth is a well-established international leader in not for profits’ use of social media. Her first book “The Networked Nonprofit,” introduced the sector to a new way of thinking and operating…
Reflecting on volunteer efforts...
Martin J Cowling says: The end of the year gives us a chance to reflect on a lot of things. For those who involve volunteers in delivery of services, I strongly encourage people to consider what has…
Professional Development Series 2013
Professional development training workshops being offered by Volunteering Auckland in 2013 - contact us for further information. Who are they for? Managers, Board members, paid staff and…
Kaupapa Maori Based Volunteering – enriching your volunteer experience
Mahi aroha is the Te Reo term that most closely translates to the concept of voluntary work. Mahi aroha is the unpaid activity performed out of caring for others in accordance with the principles of…
Coaching & Managing Volunteers - dealing with process, practice and personalities
This practical, one day course will improve your ability to motivate, manage and develop others in ways that work in your not-for-profit organisation. It will enable you to take a coaching approach…
Governance in Not-For-Profit Organisations
Increase your understanding of 'good governance' for not-for-profit organisations, clarify the role, functions and tasks of the Board and reflect on the effectiveness of your Board or Committee on…
UNITEC Short Courses
Navigating Your Personal Leadership Journey With increasing demands in the Not for Profit sector, leaders are challenged to ‘be who you are, more, with skill’ (Goffee & Jones 2010). This…
Volunteer Stories
Engaging children with reading
I was looking for something interesting and rewarding to do with my time during a gap between paid jobs.