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Volunteering New Zealand
Leaders of Volunteering
Volunteering New Zealand (VNZ) is an association of New Zealand organisations that have a commitment to volunteering, such as volunteer centres, national and other organisations.
Volunteering New Zealand's mission is to promote, support and advocate for volunteering.Volunteering New Zealand - Latest News [Page 3]
Volunteering NZ a finalist in charity technology awards
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 11:14 am | Volunteering New Zealand
The InvolveMe Tool released by Volunteering New Zealand (VNZ) in July 2017 has been selected as a finalist in the New Zealand Charities Technology Awards 2018. More >>
Better volunteering outcomes for recent migrants
Monday, 19 February 2018, 11:58 am | Volunteering New Zealand
Volunteering New Zealand (VNZ) has secured funding to deliver a nationwide programme of work that aims to deliver better volunteering outcomes for recent migrants. More >>
Reflecting on a Year of Volunteering
Monday, 4 December 2017, 9:38 am | Volunteering New Zealand
The end of the year is often a time for reflection on our progress and achievements. It is fitting, then, that International Volunteer Day (IV Day) is held each year on 5 December. IV Day is the ideal opportunity to recognise and reward the 1.2 million ... More >>
VNZ recognises International Volunteer Managers Day
Saturday, 4 November 2017, 3:05 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
Managers of volunteers, the people responsible for ensuring many of New Zealand’s workforce of 1.2m volunteers have as great an impact as possible will be celebrated on nationwide on Sunday, 5 November during International Volunteer Managers Day (IVMD). More >>
VNZ marks International Day of Democracy
Friday, 15 September 2017, 9:35 am | Volunteering New Zealand
New Zealanders are facing an exciting month, as 2017 General Election is drawing near. While the excitement for the upcoming election continues to rise, International Day of Democracy on 15 September is sure to give us a welcome opportunity to reflect ... More >>
Political Parties Respond to Volunteering NZ
Tuesday, 5 September 2017, 4:27 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
Volunteering, like voting, is an opportunity to exercise our democratic citizenship. More >>
VNZ Releases InvolveMe
Wednesday, 21 June 2017, 2:31 pm | Volunteer New Zealand
Volunteering New Zealand is pleased to release ‘InvolveMe’ a free online tool designed to help strengthen the effort of our nation’s 1.2 million volunteers. More >>
Our Week to Recognise our 1.2 Million Volunteer Workforce
Saturday, 17 June 2017, 5:40 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
National Volunteer Week is here! It’s a week to recognise and celebrate the efforts of 1.2 million kiwis who volunteer their time for the good of our communities and nation. More >>
2016 State of Volunteering in New Zealand Report Released
Tuesday, 6 June 2017, 1:47 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
Volunteering New Zealand releases the results of its second inaugural survey on the State of Volunteering in New Zealand report today, providing the sector with some telling insights. More >>
VNZ recognises NZ's environmental volunteers
Sunday, 4 June 2017, 2:03 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
Today on World Environment Day, Volunteering New Zealand (VNZ) recognises the value of people who contribute their time in protecting and sustaining Earth’s resources. More >>
VNZ Applauds Increase to Support for Volunteering Fund
Thursday, 1 June 2017, 3:49 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
Volunteering New Zealand (VNZ) applauds the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Hon Alfred Ngaro following his announcement earlier today to double the Support for Volunteering Fund. More >>
Volunteering Helps to End Hunger
Saturday, 27 May 2017, 8:17 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
Did you go to bed hungry last night? In New Zealand, about 40 per cent of New Zealand households go hungry, skip meals or scrimp on ingredients because they are not "food secure". Or put another way, one in nine people in the world today (795 million) ... More >>
Student Volunteer Week
Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 2:47 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
The Student Volunteer Expo at Canterbury University yesterday aimed to profile volunteer opportunities to students. Exhibitors comprised 25 community organisations in the Canterbury region which are seeking volunteers. Many expressed how delighted they ... More >>
VNZ Applauds Finding on ACC Coverage for Quake Volunteer
Monday, 1 May 2017, 3:29 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
Volunteering New Zealand and the wider volunteering sector welcome news this morning that an Auckland District Court judge has awarded ACC coverage to a volunteer as a result of a mental injury sustained during the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. More >>
Student Volunteer Week
Monday, 1 May 2017, 10:17 am | Volunteering New Zealand
Student Volunteer Week 2017 (SVW2017) commences today, providing an opportunity to recognise our national student volunteer effort and achievements. More >>
Volunteering Beats Depression
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 4:54 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
This World Health Day, Volunteering New Zealand recognises the thousands of volunteers working throughout New Zealand to beat depression. More >>
Volunteering plays a role in water quality
Tuesday, 21 March 2017, 3:51 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
Volunteering New Zealand marks World Water Day today by promoting the ways and means volunteers ensure safe and clean water both domestically and internationally. More >>
Volunteering has a place for changing the world for women
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 9:36 am | Volunteering New Zealand
Today, March 8, marks International Women’s Day and Volunteering New Zealand (VNZ) supports this effort and the UN theme: Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by 2030. More >>
Quake Volunteers Show the Spirit
Sunday, 4 December 2016, 10:03 pm | Volunteer New Zealand
This day acknowledges and recognises the power that working together in our communities has and is especially relevant for us following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake on 14th of November in Kaikoura and surrounding areas. More >>
Open Letter on International Volunteer Manager’s Day - 5 Nov
Monday, 7 November 2016, 9:51 am | Volunteering New Zealand
Volunteers play a vital role in many organisations, from delivering services and connecting with communities to helping to realise an organisation’s vision. More >>
