Resources, News, Training & Events
Volunteering Hawkes Bay is holding a special training session for our member organisations on the use of the ‘Coordinator’s Dashboard’.
The Coordinator’s Dashboard is a set of tools for volunteer coordinators to use. It is a one-stop screen where you can:
see... Read More
A comprehensive tool to support volunteer engagement
Volunteers | tūao give their unpaid time and skills to communities and causes they believe in. This volunteering action needs to be nurtured and enabled.
Our guidelines are based on what volunteers need and offers... Read More
Following Cyclone Gabrielle, Radio Hawke’s Bay built a digital/terrestrial Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) to distribute detailed information across the region during disasters. The platform uses the local radio frequencies 1431AM and 104.7FM and iOS and Android apps, with... Read More
Don't miss Jodine McIntyre from Social Smarty, who will be sharing her tips and tricks to improve your use of social media in a special session for the HB Volunteer Community.
Doors open for an informal cuppa and chat from 11.00am, and Jodine's session will start at... Read More
Here is a collated list of training opportunities around Aotearoa for Coordinators/Managers of Volunteers:
1. Raising your Profile
Dates: 03/09/2024
Delivery: Online
Cost: $95.00
Delivered by Exult – you can register... Read More
Community volunteering is a valuable way for businesses to contribute to their community's social and environmental well-being while gaining benefits for their business and staff. According to Volunteering New Zealand, volunteering has positive benefits for the volunteer and the... Read More
Sandra Hazlehurst, Mayor of Hastings, shouts out her thanks to the volunteers of Hawkes Bay.
Kirsten Wise, Mayor of Napier, shouts out her thanks to the volunteers of Hawkes Bay.
With volunteers contributing so much to the success of organisations, community projects and groups, ensuring they are recognised, appreciated and valued for all they do is essential. Here are some ideas to help you get started.
Create a volunteer appreciation wall in your... Read More
Volunteering can be a rewarding way to help others and positively impact society. But did you know that volunteering can also help your job search? Here are some of the benefits of volunteering for people who are re-entering the workforce:
Volunteering can fill the gaps in... Read More
We asked Tarun why he chooses to volunteer.
His response..."It's something I always wanted to do, I want to be active in the community and I want to learn how to communicate better".
No matter your age, there are numerous ways in which you can be involved in your... Read More
We asked Isabella why she chooses to volunteer.
Her response..."It's a choice thing".
No matter your age, there are numerous ways in which you can be involved in your community.
Find your place by searching the current volunteering opportunities here.
Youth engagement in community development and well-being is crucial for building a thriving society. Young people possess unique perspectives, energy, and creativity that can drive positive change. By involving youth in decision-making processes, their needs, concerns, and... Read More
How many remember stuffing envelopes at the dining table for the local animal shelter, and licking the sharp-tasting postage stamps to stick in the corner? Maybe you folded flyers for distribution in your community or helped a group organize their filing system.
These... Read More
The Institute of Community Directors Australia have made available a wide range of policies as a starting point for your NFP.
These policies are free for any not-for-profit organisation to download and use, so long as it is for a non-commercial purpose and that the... Read More
