“As millennials move into a fast changing world, we have the power of transitioning into the ‘love economy’; where businesses focus on conscious capitalism over greed” As an entrepreneur, filmmaker,…
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During National Volunteer Week (17-23 June), Volunteering Canterbury with Te Runaka ki Otautahi o Kai Tahu will present awards to volunteers in Canterbury to recognise outstanding efforts and achievements by…
Although volunteering can be incredibly rewarding, it’s not without its pitfalls – which people need to be aware of when investing their time, money and soul into trying to improve the…
VNZ Conference guest speaker Johann Go, Divisional Manager of St John New Zealand, presented on the value of involving young volunteers. In his latest article he explores why organisations should involve…
”Until someone invents the instant volunteer (just add water, microwave for two minutes, then stir!), involving volunteers takes time. You’ve got to develop the right roles, identify the target audience,…
‘Providing a supportive environment for volunteers is critical to maintaining a vibrant and motivated volunteer core within our society’, Glenda Martin, Outreach and Marketing Manager at Volunteering Canterbury says. ‘Changing…
“People often simply don’t realise the breadth of volunteering in our community”, Glenda Martin, Volunteering Canterbury’s Outreach and Marketing Manager says. The reality is that volunteering plays an integral part…
“Most community organisations are unconsciously geared toward catering for women volunteers”, says Volunteering Canterbury’s Outreach and Marketing Manager, Glenda Martin, and with that comes the risk of alienating a whole…