Events

On Track: Capacity Building Training (Evening Series, Session 4)

Facilitator: Waimakariri District Council
Venue: Woodend Community Centre, School Road, Woodend
Cost: Priority registration is for organisations participating in all six sessions. The fee of $100 includes up to three people per organisation for all six workshops. Support to cover the cost may be available, please enquire.

On-Track is a six-part programme of training sessions. These workshops will cover key information to help your community group or not for profit organisation ensure it is on track to success. This training will be ideal for board or committee members, managers or sole employees who may have taken on a new role and others who would simply like to be re-energised and refresh their knowledge.

The programme will start in June and continue monthly to November. You can choose either an evening or the daytime option, the content will be the same for both sessions.

The topics of focus will be Governance, Strategic & Operational Planning, Communications, Funding and Team dynamics. The sessions are planned as an overall suite of learning and groups are encouraged to participate in all six. The availability of presenters and the order of the sessions is almost finalised. So we will soon be able to let you know which topic is on each month.

RSVP: Contact wendy.howe@wmk.govt.nz or call 021 432 028 to register.

Volunteering Canterbury's 35th Anniversary

It's our 35th anniversary! We're celebrating 35 years of helping communities, connecting tāngata and doing mahi aroha. Birthdays should be spent with whānau and we want you to be a part of ours! So over the next few weeks you'll see all the ways Cantabrians are doing this, having a blast and making an impact through volunteering. You may see someone you know, familiar landscapes or it may be a completely new way of discovering the city and people you live with. Everyone's qualified to make a difference and we're here to make it happen.

On Track: Capacity Building Training (Morning Series, Session 4)

Facilitator: Waimakariri District Council
Venue: Woodend Community Centre, School Road, Woodend
Cost: Priority registration is for organisations participating in all six sessions. The fee of $100 includes up to three people per organisation for all six workshops. Support to cover the cost may be available, please enquire.

On-Track is a six-part programme of training sessions. These workshops will cover key information to help your community group or not for profit organisation ensure it is on track to success. This training will be ideal for board or committee members, managers or sole employees who may have taken on a new role and others who would simply like to be re-energised and refresh their knowledge.

The programme will start in June and continue monthly to November. You can choose either an evening or the daytime option, the content will be the same for both sessions.

The topics of focus will be Governance, Strategic & Operational Planning, Communications, Funding and Team dynamics. The sessions are planned as an overall suite of learning and groups are encouraged to participate in all six. The availability of presenters and the order of the sessions is almost finalised. So we will soon be able to let you know which topic is on each month.

RSVP: Contact wendy.howe@wmk.govt.nz or call 021 432 028 to register.

Selwyn Newcomers Volunteer Expo

Facilitator: Volunteering Canterbury, in conjunction with Selwyn District Council
Venue: Te Ara Ātea, 56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston
Cost: Free event

Are you new to Selwyn? Volunteering is a great way to meet people, make connections and gain valuable skills to help you settle in. If you are seeking to find your place in the local community come and see us the Newcomers Volunteer Expo! We will be hosting a variety of charity and not-for-profit groups happy to talk to you about how you can join an awesome volunteer team. Embrace new beginnings in the Selwyn District – get set, join!

RSVP: Via email

Coffee & Chats

Host: Wendy, Lyttelton Community House
Venue: 7 Dublin Street, Lyttelton
Cost: Free event

On the first Thursday of each month, we hold a Coffee & Chats networking session, hosted each time by a different community organisation. This is an occasion to network with others from local not-for-profit groups and talk all things volunteering, and includes the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences and support each other as we navigate the ever-changing community sector.

RSVP: Via email - it is essential that you RSVP for these events, please.

Governance Bites: Not for Profits Getting Real about Strategy

Facilitator: Garth Nowland-Foreman, from LEAD Centre for Not for Profit Governance and Leadership
Venue: St Albans Community Centre, 1049 Colombo Street, St Albans

Everyone wants to be strategic these days. It is used to refer to deceit and trickery in reality TV shows. As an adjective it makes any object or activity sound very important. But does it actually have any practical meaning left? What is a strategy and how is it different from a plan? Where does mot strategy come from, and what is a realistic approach to developing a strategy for your organisation? And what really is the Board’s role in strategy (especially where there also is staff)? Participation in non-profit boards provides individuals with an opportunity to influence impact in our city. This workshop offers practical tools and approaches to help a board lead organisation strategy.

RSVP: Registrations essential, via email

On Track: Capacity Building Training (Evening Series, Session 5)

Facilitator: Waimakariri District Council, and Volunteering Canterbury
Venue: Woodend Community Centre, School Road, Woodend
Cost: Priority registration is for organisations participating in all six sessions. The fee of $100 includes up to three people per organisation for all six workshops. Support to cover the cost may be available, please enquire.

On-Track is a six-part programme of training sessions. These workshops will cover key information to help your community group or not for profit organisation ensure it is on track to success. This training will be ideal for board or committee members, managers or sole employees who may have taken on a new role and others who would simply like to be re-energised and refresh their knowledge.

The programme will start in June and continue monthly to November. You can choose either an evening or the daytime option, the content will be the same for both sessions.

The topics of focus will be Governance, Strategic & Operational Planning, Communications, Funding and Team dynamics. The sessions are planned as an overall suite of learning and groups are encouraged to participate in all six. The availability of presenters and the order of the sessions is almost finalised. So we will soon be able to let you know which topic is on each month.

RSVP: Contact wendy.howe@wmk.govt.nz or call 021 432 028 to register.

On Track: Capacity Building Training (Morning Series, Session 5)

Facilitator: Waimakariri District Council and Volunteering Canterbury
Venue: Woodend Community Centre, School Road, Woodend
Cost: Priority registration is for organisations participating in all six sessions. The fee of $100 includes up to three people per organisation for all six workshops. Support to cover the cost may be available, please enquire.

On-Track is a six-part programme of training sessions. These workshops will cover key information to help your community group or not for profit organisation ensure it is on track to success. This training will be ideal for board or committee members, managers or sole employees who may have taken on a new role and others who would simply like to be re-energised and refresh their knowledge.

The programme will start in June and continue monthly to November. You can choose either an evening or the daytime option, the content will be the same for both sessions.

The topics of focus will be Governance, Strategic & Operational Planning, Communications, Funding and Team dynamics. The sessions are planned as an overall suite of learning and groups are encouraged to participate in all six. The availability of presenters and the order of the sessions is almost finalised. So we will soon be able to let you know which topic is on each month.

RSVP: Contact wendy.howe@wmk.govt.nz or call 021 432 028 to register.

Tautoko Workshop: Digital Accessibility

Facilitator: Departent of Internal Affairs (DIA)
Venue: St Albans Community Centre, Colombo Street (parking off Caledonian Road)
Cost: Free event

RSVP: Via email

Empowering Positive Change Workshop - Christchurch

Facilitator: Kiwi Family Trust
Venue: Phillipstown Hub, 39 Nursery Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch
Cost: free for volunteers in the community, health, education or social service sector. Please see information sheet for further details.

People are shaped by the life that they have experienced and for many, this has not always been a positive experience. We help people to remove negative aspects of their conditioning by giving them useful tools and easy-to-learn techniques. This allows their own unique positivity to emerge.

Register: Via email

International Volunteer Managers' Day 2023

International Volunteer Managers Day is an international event held annually on 5 November.

International Volunteer Manager's Day Workshop

Topic: Unpacking the Gifts of Good Supervision
Facilitator: Rachel Hawthorne, Transforming Conversations Supervision Services
Venue: St Albans Community Centre (Wardle Room), Colombo Street (Edgware Village end). On-site parking accessible from Caledonian Road.
Cost: Free event

This interactive workshop will delve into the what, why, and how of good supervision in a way that will assist you to gain the most from your supervision conversations. WHAT is supervision? WHAT can I expect? WHAT does ‘good’ supervision look like? We’ll unpack and demystify the process. WHY should I bother? We’ll explore the benefits and possibilities! HOW do I get the most out of supervision? We’ll discuss how to prepare, how to maximise, and how to evaluate the impact of supervision.

RSVP: Via email

On Track: Capacity Building Training (Evening Series, Session 6)

Facilitator: Waimakariri District Council
Venue: Woodend Community Centre, School Road, Woodend
Cost: Priority registration is for organisations participating in all six sessions. The fee of $100 includes up to three people per organisation for all six workshops. Support to cover the cost may be available, please enquire.

On-Track is a six-part programme of training sessions. These workshops will cover key information to help your community group or not for profit organisation ensure it is on track to success. This training will be ideal for board or committee members, managers or sole employees who may have taken on a new role and others who would simply like to be re-energised and refresh their knowledge.

The programme will start in June and continue monthly to November. You can choose either an evening or the daytime option, the content will be the same for both sessions.

The topics of focus will be Governance, Strategic & Operational Planning, Communications, Funding and Team dynamics. The sessions are planned as an overall suite of learning and groups are encouraged to participate in all six. The availability of presenters and the order of the sessions is almost finalised. So we will soon be able to let you know which topic is on each month.

RSVP: Contact wendy.howe@wmk.govt.nz or call 021 432 028 to register.

On Track: Capacity Building Training (Morning Series, Session 6)

Facilitator: Waimakariri District Council
Venue: Woodend Community Centre, School Road, Woodend
Cost: Priority registration is for organisations participating in all six sessions. The fee of $100 includes up to three people per organisation for all six workshops. Support to cover the cost may be available, please enquire.

On-Track is a six-part programme of training sessions. These workshops will cover key information to help your community group or not for profit organisation ensure it is on track to success. This training will be ideal for board or committee members, managers or sole employees who may have taken on a new role and others who would simply like to be re-energised and refresh their knowledge.

The programme will start in June and continue monthly to November. You can choose either an evening or the daytime option, the content will be the same for both sessions.

The topics of focus will be Governance, Strategic & Operational Planning, Communications, Funding and Team dynamics. The sessions are planned as an overall suite of learning and groups are encouraged to participate in all six. The availability of presenters and the order of the sessions is almost finalised. So we will soon be able to let you know which topic is on each month.

RSVP: Contact wendy.howe@wmk.govt.nz or call 021 432 028 to register.

Governance Bites: Keeping Board members engaged and the role of the Chair

Facilitator: Garth Nowland-Foreman, from LEAD Centre for Not for Profit Governance and Leadership
Venue: St Albans Community Centre, 1049 Colombo Street, St Albans

Chairs have one of the most demanding jobs in a non-profit. What is realistic and what are the essentials? Can we look again at sharing roles around the board table? One of the key roles of a chair is to facilitate the board as a group – especially in its core role as group decision-makers. And given participation is the purpose if you are going to bother calling a meeting, how can a chair best facilitate real participation that will energise and enthuse board members, and get the best possible decisions from a diverse group? We will look at some practical tools and frameworks to help make this happen in real world non-profit boards.

RSVP: Registrations essential, via email

International Volunteer Day 2023

International Volunteer Day (IVD) is an international event run by UN Volunteers and celebrated every year on 5 December. The purpose of IVD is to recognize and support the spirit of volunteerism to help create a better future. It champions the impact volunteers have in communities, nationally and globally.