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It is the International Day of People with Disabilities on Tuesday 3 December 2024 and this year it's being celebrated in style, at Toitoi.
The International Day of People with Disabilities is about promoting the rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities at... Read More
Invitation to Volunteer Coordinators & Managers - VHB Hui (Special Guest Speaker, Mark von Dadelszen)
We invite you to our end of year final hui - set for:
Thursday 28 November,
11.00am - 2.00pm
Cornwall Park, Hastings
Te Mākaramū (The... Read More
The State of Volunteering in Aotearoa New Zealand Report 2024 has been released.
This report details aspects of volunteering in New Zealand and the experience of volunteers and community organisations.
It is also indirectly a snapshot of the challenges facing our... 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
Thanks to all who attended the October 17th session with Volunteering Hawkes Bay's special guest, Jodine McIntyre from Social Smarty.
She shared her tips and tricks to improve an organisation's use of social media in a great presentation specifically geared... 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
