Resources, News, Training & Events

Eight Hawke's Bay organisations recently joined us for our Getting Your Board Onboard workshop, exploring practical ways to strengthen governance, leadership, succession planning and decision-making. Strong governance is the foundation of a successful community organisation.... Read More
The Power of Giving Time, Building Connections and Strengthening Communities In a world that often feels increasingly busy, digital and disconnected, there remains one simple yet powerful way people can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while enriching their... Read More
  We had a fantastic time at EIT's Community Connections Event on 29 July, connecting with students, community groups, and future volunteers from across Hawke's Bay. There were plenty of great conversations, shared... 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
As the non-profit sector continues to evolve, effective governance has never been more important. A knowledgeable and engaged board is one of the most valuable assets an organisation can have. This workshop is a great introduction to governance for new governing... 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
Codes of Practice are a way of setting the standard of a process, and the environment that it is done in. This resource is a bullet-pointed view of the Volunteering Hawke's Bay Team's commitment to the businesses, organisations and volunteers we support; and our expectations... Read More
This tool will add value to your organisation, assessing strength and weaknesses, doing a gap analysis that will move you forward to better standards about volunteer management.
The network of Volunteer Centres Aotearoa compiled this guide for inspiration and ideas.
The obligations, duties and rights contained in the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) make it clear that everyone has a role to play in ensuring health and safety at work. This fact sheet explains how HSWA applies to volunteers.