“Tautoko” relates to support and advocacy. Our unique Tautoko Network enables more accessible information sharing and collaboration across the local community sector. Our programme includes events within Christchurch City as well as the Hurunui, Selwyn and Waimakariri Districts.
For a range of training opportunities throughout New Zealand, visit Training and Development at Volunteering New Zealand. These include a mix of face-to-face and remote training sessions to support volunteering and the community sector nationwide.
An interactive deeper dive into storytelling to support volunteer managers to tell authentic and diverse stories about the impact of their volunteer programmes, and individual volunteer stories.
In this session, we’ll explore why best-practice volunteer recruitment and onboarding matters – and how getting it right from the very beginning helps volunteers feel energised, engaged and set up for success throughout their journey with you.
Non-profit boards only have authority as a group. What’s the different dynamics between individual and group decision-making?
On the second Thursday of each month, the Coffee & Chats peer support session for those who manage or coordinate a volunteer team. Hosted by a different community organisation each time, this is an occasion to network with others from local not-for-profit groups and talk all things volunteering.
CANCELLED – our facilitator for this session is no longer available.
If this subject is of interest to you, please check out this webinar facilitated by Volunteering New Zealand: Privacy for Beginners – October 2024
On the second Thursday of each month, the Coffee & Chats peer support session for those who manage or coordinate a volunteer team. Hosted by a different community organisation each time, this is an occasion to network with others from local not-for-profit groups and talk all things volunteering.
CANCELLED – our facilitator for this session is no longer available
While staying on the right side of the law is not the end of your work as a non-profit board member, it is a good place to start.
How can AI tools help improve the process of recruiting volunteers?
On the second Thursday of each month, the Coffee & Chats peer support session for those who manage or coordinate a volunteer team. Hosted by a different community organisation each time, this is an occasion to network with others from local not-for-profit groups and talk all things volunteering.
Knit for Purpose in 2026! Join us between 15 April (Micro-Volunteering Day) and 13 June (Knit in Public Day), for our micro-volunteering project Knit for Purpose!
What exactly is the board’s role in oversight of the finances? What are Treasurers actually responsible for?
Looking for a software package to enable you to use technology to support your volunteer programme and move away from spreadsheets and time logs?
Discover how to attract, support and celebrate volunteers while building meaningful and sustainable volunteer roles in your organisation.
On the second Thursday of each month, the Coffee & Chats peer support session for those who manage or coordinate a volunteer team. Hosted by a different community organisation each time, this is an occasion to network with others from local not-for-profit groups and talk all things volunteering.
What can the board delegate, and what does it need to stay on top of?
Information you provide could help make sure the right services and facilities are in place for the next generation.
Our annual Student Volunteering Expo returns for 2026!
On the second Thursday of each month, the Coffee & Chats peer support session for those who manage or coordinate a volunteer team. Hosted by a different community organisation each time, this is an occasion to network with others from local not-for-profit groups and talk all things volunteering.
As they say, it’s easy to “take minutes and waste hours”. Typical agendas actually make good meetings more difficult, and who knows the difference between individual decision-making vs the group decision-making needed on boards?
On the second Thursday of each month, we hold a Coffee & Chats peer support session for those who manage or coordinate a volunteer team, hosted by a different community organisation each time. This is an occasion to network with others from local not-for-profit groups and talk all things volunteering.
All you need to know about recruiting non-profit and community board members. What makes a good board member, where do you find them, and how do you get them interested in your organisation?
Learn what steps you can take to ensure your organisation is a welcoming and inclusive space for all volunteers.
On the second Thursday of each month, the Coffee & Chats peer support session for those who manage or coordinate a volunteer team. Hosted by a different community organisation each time, this is an occasion to network with others from local not-for-profit groups and talk all things volunteering.
Everyone wants to be strategic these days. But does it actually have any practical meaning left?
Chairs have one of the most demanding jobs in a non-profit. What is realistic and what are the essentials?
