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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 7]
Plenty of ways to acknowledge volunteers
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 1:05 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
Volunteers are in the spotlight as Aotearoa celebrates National Volunteer Week (16-22 June 2013).Vanisa Dhiru, Chief Executive of Volunteering New Zealand says people and organisations across the nation can nominate outstanding volunteers for their ... More >>
Professional Development released for volunteering sector
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 2:17 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
National Volunteer Week (16-22 June) celebrates the people who give time to their communities - but it is the managers and leaders who make any volunteering possible. More >>
Online Webinar Series for National Volunteer Week
Monday, 17 June 2013, 12:06 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
Volunteering New Zealand is hosting five (5) webinars during National Volunteer Week on the following topics: Resourcing the community with partners; Reo, the Language of Volunteering in Aotearoa; Recognition & Rewards; Reimbursing Volunteers; and Rights ... More >>
Initiative shows career pathways for managers of volunteers
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 10:47 am | Volunteering New Zealand
A new tool to assist managers of volunteers to plot their skill development and further learning opportunities will be launched by Volunteering New Zealand (VNZ) on Wednesday 12 June. More >>
Countdown to National Volunteer Week
Monday, 10 June 2013, 2:34 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
Volunteers across New Zealand will be in the limelight during National Volunteer Week from Sunday 16th to Saturday 22nd June. More >>
Global Youth Service Day 26-28 April
Friday, 12 April 2013, 10:25 am | Volunteering New Zealand
Global Youth Service Day (26-28 April) is the world’s largest service event recognising the work of young volunteers around the world. More >>
International Volunteer Day takes leaders across the globe
Monday, 3 December 2012, 10:16 am | Volunteering New Zealand
1.5 million volunteers will be celebrated across the country on Wednesday 5 December, marking International Volunteer Day. More >>
Volunteering New Zealand launches Best Practice Guidelines
Monday, 5 November 2012, 12:35 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
Media Release Volunteering New Zealand 5 November 2012 Volunteering New Zealand launches Best Practice Guidelines Volunteering New Zealand (VNZ) launched New Zealand’s Best Practice Guidelines this morning (Monday 5 November) which will help volunteer-involving ... More >>
International Volunteer Managers Day hits NZ shores
Monday, 5 November 2012, 9:21 am | Volunteering New Zealand
Volunteer Managers will be celebrated across the country on Monday 5 November as International Volunteer Managers Day (IVM Day) arrives. More >>
Bright spark releases report on youth volunteering
Sunday, 12 August 2012, 1:26 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
Youth around the globe will be celebrated this Sunday 12th August - on the International Day of Youth. Our own Elizabeth Chan has released a youth volunteering report in light of the festivities. More >>
Funding increase welcomed for volunteering
Thursday, 12 July 2012, 1:47 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
Media Release – Volunteering New Zealand 12 July 2012 Funding increase welcomed for volunteering VNZ is delighted that the government has increased the funding for Volunteering New Zealand (VNZ) and regional volunteer centres through the Support ... More >>
Local to Global Context of Volunteering
Sunday, 24 June 2012, 11:59 am | Volunteering New Zealand
Volunteering is a powerful, dynamic way to engage people in tackling local and global issues in so many ways. More >>
Young people have time and give time to communities
Sunday, 24 June 2012, 11:53 am | Volunteering New Zealand
Youth volunteerism contributes to the world in countless ways and creates positive change in many aspects. More >>
New Zealand volunteers recognised this week
Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 11:37 am | Volunteering New Zealand
This week sees the contributions made by volunteers across New Zealand be recognised - events across New Zealand will be running to celebrate Volunteer Awareness Week. First events kick off in Lower Hutt and Johnsonville on Monday 18th June. More >>
Building Communities Through Volunteering
Tuesday, 12 June 2012, 10:18 am | Volunteering New Zealand
The theme of this month’s Volunteer Awareness Week, from June 17 to 23, is Building Communities Through Volunteering . It’s New Zealand’s largest celebration of volunteers, volunteerism and civic participation. More >>
International Volunteer Day – Celebrating Diverse Volunteers
Monday, 5 December 2011, 2:16 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
2011 marks the ten year anniversary of International Year of Volunteers (IYV+10) which ties in with International Volunteer Day this coming Monday. The Christchurch Earthquake, Rena disaster and Rugby World Cup have all provided numerous and diverse ... More >>
Celebrating those that lead and manage our volunteers
Friday, 4 November 2011, 2:13 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
Leaders of Volunteers will be recognised nationwide this Saturday, on International Volunteers Managers Day (IVM Day). IVM Day is celebrated worldwide on November 5 every year. It gives people an opportunity to recognise and acknowledge the achievements ... More >>
Health and Safety Guidelines for Employee Volunteering
Wednesday, 22 June 2011, 4:13 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
The importance of health and safety in volunteering and the particular issues faced by employee volunteers have led to a new publication, the Employee Volunteering Health and Safety Guidelines, published this week by Volunteering New Zealand. More >>
Increasing Numbers of Young and Old Volunteering
Tuesday, 21 June 2011, 5:11 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
“It is very heartening to see an increase in young people volunteering as they represent our volunteer work force for the future as well as today” said Tim Burns Executive Director of Volunteering NZ. More >>
Every minute of Volunteering is valued
Saturday, 18 June 2011, 1:30 pm | Volunteering New Zealand
The United Nations has called for 2011 to showcase the diversity, breadth and depth of volunteering worldwide, and to mobilise many more volunteers to mark the year as the 10th anniversary of the International Year of the Volunteer. More >>
