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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.
Would you like to get all your trustees and management on the same page?
Do you want to develop effective Governance practices for your organisation?
Would you like a clear, shared understanding of what good Governance looks like?
If you want your organisation to work... Read More
Company leaders must constantly evaluate the ROI on system-wide programs and initiatives. Things that were once considered simply a good business practice, like community and philanthropic involvement, are today considered an investment. After all, in business, what is more... Read More
Employee volunteer programmes make an impact on the business and community. When a company engages employees in its philanthropy programme, it communicates that you value their input and their stake in the company’s goodwill. Volunteer programmes are essential to leveraging... Read More
Many people will tell you that networking is an excellent way to find a new job. However, networking often seems like a vague term. In this job searching tip, we will discuss a specific way you can put networking to use to advance in your career. The approach discussed involves... Read More
Many small business owners don't think about how their time and energy outside of their day-to-day business activities can be leveraged as a marketing strategy. In this article, we'll look at the power of volunteering and how this generous act can impact your business' bottom... Read More
This year’s Annual Report reflects very clearly what a milestone year it was for Volunteering Hawke’s Bay in its growth and development.
The Report illustrates the impact of COVID on the volunteer sector and how volunteering, in general, has had to change to meet the... Read More
I’m Nigel, from Fire and Emergency. I’m based in Napier and Hastings, but I work across the district, from Eketahuna right up to Wairoa.
I’m the Community Risk Manager. My role is to reduce the risk so that we don’t have anyone injured in a fire.
You don’t just put out... Read More
I’m Allison, and I have a role in Fire and Emergency New Zealand in risk reduction – I work as part of a team locally here in Hawkes Bay. My journey started in 2008 as someone who wanted to help in my community and someone who wanted to challenge themselves – so I just went to... Read More
Perhaps you had a mentor who gave you a recommendation or taught you the skills needed to get a promotion at work. Or maybe you had a mentor in school who helped turn a negative experience into a positive one. Those are just a few examples of some of the short-term benefits of... Read More
Micro Volunteering is bite-sized volunteering with no commitment to repeat and with minimum formality, involving short and specific actions that are both quick to start and complete.
In a world where people are more time-limited than ever before, Micro Volunteering allows... Read More
It’s no secret that helping others and contributing to one’s community through positive, impactful action makes people feel good. For students, spending some time volunteering can be especially beneficial in various ways.
Serving others reaps many benefits spanning a student'... Read More
While each leadership position entails its own responsibilities, there are several duties that every board member must complete, regardless of their position. As a whole, your nonprofit’s board should adhere to the following seven core responsibilities.
1) Board members... Read More
Why do people join nonprofit boards?
People have countless reasons for wanting to become nonprofit board members. Some are focused on giving back; others want to receive something in return, and still, others want to do both. Some motivations are highly personal, even... Read More
