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Becoming a Leader of Volunteers: What to Look For and How to Excel

12 Feb 2025 | Articles

Whether you’re taking on volunteer management for the first time – or looking for some fresh inspiration – here’s some vital guidance on how to excel.

Volunteering: A Key to Boosting Employee Satisfaction and Engagement

4 Feb 2025 | Articles

As more companies recognise the value of volunteering, it will continue to play a crucial role in building strong, motivated, and committed workforces...

Volunteers the lifeblood of West Auckland Resource Centre

30 Jan 2025 | Articles

The West Auckland Resource Centre has been serving the community and keeping many thousands of tonnes of reusable items out of our landfill for nearly...

The Benefits and Value of Corporate Employee Volunteer Teams to Community Organisations

22 Jan 2025 | Articles

Community organisations in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland play a vital role in addressing social issues, supporting vulnerable populations, and enhancing th...

Volunteering: A New Year’s Resolution for Wellbeing and Connection

16 Jan 2025 | Articles

Volunteering might just be the choice that enriches your life in ways you never imagined. Why not make this the year of giving back and growing forwar...

Reviewing Volunteer Opportunities: Enhancing Community Group Impact

14 Jan 2025 | Articles

Volunteer opportunities are the lifeblood of community groups, but they require ongoing refinement to stay relevant and effective.

Summer Volunteering in Auckland: Opportunities and Benefits for the Holiday Season

21 Dec 2024 | Articles

Volunteering during the summer holidays offers numerous benefits, both for individuals and the community.

Speech: The State and Future of Volunteering in Aotearoa New Zealand

5 Dec 2024 | Articles

Speech by Cheryll Martin QSO, at the English Language Partners North Shore UN International Volunteer Day 2024 event

A Heartfelt Thank You to Auckland’s Volunteers: The Unsung Heroes of Our Community

5 Dec 2024 | Articles

To every volunteer in Auckland, thank you. Thank you for your time, your dedication, and your unwavering commitment to making our city a wonderful pla...

Recognising Volunteers: Ensuring a Positive Experience and Sustaining Motivation

3 Dec 2024 | Articles

Volunteers are invaluable assets to community organisations, and recognising their efforts is crucial to keeping them motivated and engaged.


Volunteer Stories

Being confident in my abilities

Sanoja Lokuliyanage is twenty-two years old and in her final year at AUT. She is studying a Bachelor of Communication, majoring in Advertising Creativ...