Member Services

As a member of Volunteering Auckland, your organisation gains access to a comprehensive range of services, resources, expertise and networks designed to strengthen volunteer engagement and support your organisation's success.

• Volunteer recruitment and referrals – Promote your volunteer opportunities through Volunteering Auckland CONNECT and receive referrals from individuals seeking meaningful volunteer roles, as well as employee volunteering enquiries from businesses looking to support community organisations.

• Professional development for Leaders of Volunteers – Access a programme of online and in-person workshops, seminars, forums and learning opportunities designed for volunteer managers, coordinators and anyone responsible for leading volunteer involvement.

• Volunteer programme advice and consultancy – Receive personalised advice and ongoing support from our experienced team to help you develop, strengthen or review your volunteer engagement strategy, policies, systems and practices.

• Leadership and peer networking – Connect with other Leaders of Volunteers through networking events, communities of practice and our online Leaders of Volunteers (LoVe) Forum, providing opportunities to share ideas, challenges and good practice.

• Resources, tools and best practice guidance – Access a growing library of practical guides, templates, research, articles and resources covering every aspect of volunteer engagement, leadership and volunteer programme development.

• Volunteer Trends e-newsletter – Stay informed with our regular e-news featuring sector news, emerging trends, funding opportunities, resources, events and practical insights to help you build successful volunteer programmes.

Additional Membership Benefits

• Recognition and celebration opportunities – Participate in campaigns and events that celebrate volunteers and volunteer leadership throughout the year, including National Volunteer Week, International Volunteer Managers Day and International Volunteer Day.

• Promotion of your organisation– Increase your organisation's visibility through opportunities to feature volunteer stories, member news, events and volunteer opportunities across Volunteering Auckland's website, newsletters and social media channels.

• Employee volunteering connections – Connect with businesses seeking meaningful employee volunteering experiences and receive support to develop rewarding corporate volunteering opportunities.

• Current information and thought leadership – Receive practical information on volunteer recruitment, retention, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, governance, emerging trends and leading practice in volunteer engagement.

• Advocacy for volunteering – Benefit from Volunteering Auckland's advocacy and leadership in promoting the value of volunteering and representing the interests of volunteer-involving organisations with local and central government, business and the wider community.

• Emergency volunteering guidance – Access up-to-date information, resources and advice to help your organisation safely engage and support volunteers during emergencies, natural disasters and other significant events.

• Community connection – Join a network of organisations committed to strengthening volunteering across Tāmaki Makaurau, creating opportunities to collaborate, share knowledge and build a stronger, more connected community sector.