To be recognised throughout Hawke's Bay as the central hub for volunteer excellence.
Volunteering Hawkes Bay works to promote and support voluntary work in Hawkes Bay and to uphold the integrity of volunteering.
Volunteering Hawkes Bay provides an information and referral service for potential volunteers, support and training for not-for-profit organisations, and encourages the community to recognise the tremendous contribution made to our society by volunteers.
Services we provide:
Referral Service
We connect volunteers and businesses with community organisations, and support community organisations to engage volunteers.
Training
We provide training for:
- Governance
- Volunteer management
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Financial management, etc
We also created an extensive toolkit to assist Not-for-profits (NFP) groups to add value to the organisation.
Mentoring Support
We have a wide range of expertise available from various professionals to support you in governance, management and volunteer management matters.
Advice and Information
We provide information about volunteer management, recruitment, rights and responsibilities, code of practice, etc.
Promote Volunteering
We look out for new trends, new legislation, connecting with the community, etc.
Celebrate Volunteering
We coordinate events to acknowledge and celebrate the importance of volunteers and volunteering, including National Volunteer Week, International Volunteer Day and International Manager Day.
Networking
Volunteering happens everywhere. We have extensive networks of organisations and stakeholders to create great connections within the sector.