Resources, News, Training & Events
Having recently held our 2025 AGM, we are pleased to announce Paul Grundy as our new Chairperson. Paul’s thoughtful contributions as a trustee have been so appreciated and we know he will bring his incredible wealth of experience and strong leadership to this new role... Read More
Volunteering Hawkes Bay were once again thrilled to be offering local community organisations the chance to 'get the skinny' on social media.
Led by Jodine McIntyre of Social Smarty this session was a deep dive into how, what, why and when, posts vs reels. And let... Read More
On July 30th, the Volunteering Hawkes Bay team went along to a Willy Wonka-themed Orientation at EIT, welcoming over 200 new students with a splash of colour, creativity, and connection.
Armed with golden chocolate bars and our signature “Wheel of Opportunity,” we invited... Read More
Want to make a difference and feel good doing it?
Volunteering Vibes is your go-to podcast for uplifting stories, practical advice, and real-life impact from volunteers just like you. Whether you're curious about getting started or looking to deepen your involvement,... Read More
Compassion in action
Carma is an exceptional volunteer whose dedication, leadership, and compassion have made a profound impact across multiple sectors in our region.
As the long-standing Team Leader of the Red Cross Disaster Response and Welfare Team, Carma has... Read More
A Tribute to the Volunteers of the Pōrangahau First Response Unit
In the isolated rural township of Pōrangahau, a dedicated team of volunteers forms the heart of the Hato Hone St John First Response Unit. Among them are Marilyn Forrest, Lou Bird, Orlando MacDonald,... Read More
VHB is delighted to welcome Liz Lambert as our new Manager starting mid-June!
Liz has over 20 years experience working across the public sector, most recently working at Hastings District Council as the Welcoming Communities Coordinator and with Napier City Council as... Read More
Getting Your Board Onboard Workshop: A Practical Guide to Governance
Non-Profit Governance has changed dramatically in the last 10 years - If you want your organisation to work at its’ full potential, you need a strong board/committee that truly understands their roles and... 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
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
