Events
Tautoko Network
“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.
REGIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
For a range of training opportunities throughout New Zealand, visit the Regional Training page at Volunteering New Zealand. These include a mix of face-to-face and remote training sessions to support volunteering and the community sector right across the country.
2022
December
International Volunteer Day 2022
Date: 5 Dec 2022 - 12:00am to 12:00pmEach year, the purpose of International Volunteer Day 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. IVDay includes a wide variety of events, activities, and awareness-raising campaigns.
To find out more and access resources, visit Volunteering New Zealand.
2023
January
Tautoko Workshop: Lessons from Gloriavale
Date: 26 Jan 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pmTopic: Lessons from Gloriavale - Practical Tips for Volunteer Managers
Facilitator: Community Law Canterbury
Venue: St Albans Community Centre, Colombo Street (parking off Caledonian Road)
Most non-profits might think they have little in common with Gloriavale but the Employment Court decision in May 2022 has emphasised some key messages relevant to all volunteer managers. This session from Community Law Canterbury will look closely at the importance of volunteer role descriptions and agreements, and how to avoid blurring the lines between employment and volunteering.
RSVP: Via email
February
Tautoko Workshop: Privacy
Date: 23 Feb 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pmFacilitator: Kathryn Dalziel, Barrister
Venue: St Albans Community Centre, Colombo Street (parking off Caledonian Road)
Cost: Free event
RSVP: Via email
Tautoko Workshop: Fit for Funding
Date: 28 Feb 2023 - 1:00pm to 1:00pmFacilitator: Departent of Internal Affairs (DIA)
Venue: St Albans Community Centre, Colombo Street (parking off Caledonian Road)
Cost: Free event
RSVP: Via email
March
Tautoko Workshop: Facebook 101
Date: 7 Mar 2023 - 9:30am to 12:00pmFacilitator: DIA
Venue: St Albans Community Centre, Colombo Street (parking off Caledonian Road)
Cost: Free event
RSVP: Via email
Tautoko Workshop: Supporting the Community Sector
Date: 21 Mar 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pmTopic: How would UC's PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) work for your organisation?
Facilitator: Freddie & Renae, UC PACE Team
Venue: St Albans Community Centre, Colombo Street (parking off Caledonian Road)
Cost: Free event
The University of Canterbury's PACE programme is an opportunity for your organisation to come up with a brief for a student or group of students to work on as part of their own study. Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) studies involves students working on projects with both businesses and community organisations.
PACE is an ideal way for a student to complement their degree by gaining real workplace experience and utilising skills learned in classes, so building CVs while studying and gaining credit.
For a community organisation, it's an opportunity to bring a student or student group on board for a specific project with fresh eyes and knowledge that may not be available within your organisation's existing team.
Join us to hear from the UC PACE team who will talk about the basics of PACE, expectations, what a good project looks like .. and answer your questions on this programme.
RSVP: Via email
April
Micro-Volunteering Day 2023
Date: 15 Apr 2023 - 12:00am to 11:59pmMicrovolunteering Day is recognised every year on April 15th and promotes awareness of the microvolunteering concept and how it can enable worthy causes and individuals to better the world via bite-sized actions.
Tautoko Workshop: The Do's and Don'ts of Volunteer Reimbursement
Date: 20 Apr 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pmFacilitator: Daryl, from IRD
Venue: St Albans Community Centre, Colombo Street (parking off Caledonian Road)
RSVP: Via email
May
Workshop: Evaluating Your Organisation
Date: 2 May 2023 - 9:30am to 12:00pmFacilitator: Departent of Internal Affairs (DIA)
Venue: St Albans Community Centre, Colombo Street (parking off Caledonian Road)
Cost: Free event
Learn how to tell the story about what your organisation does, and the difference it makes.
RSVP: Via email
Tautoko Workshop: Engaging Youth
Date: 18 May 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pmFacilitator: Tim Perry, Rerenga Awa Canterbury Youth Workers Collective
Venue: St Albans Community Centre, Colombo Street (parking off Caledonian Road)
Cost: Free event
RSVP: Via email
June
National Volunteer Week 2023
Date: 18 Jun 2023 to 24 Jun 2023Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu National Volunteer Week celebrates the collective contribution of all volunteers who enrich Aotearoa New Zealand.
July
Tautoko Workshop: Policies & Procedures
Date: 25 Jul 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pmFacilitator: Departent of Internal Affairs (DIA)
Venue: St Albans Community Centre, Colombo Street (parking off Caledonian Road)
Cost: Free event
RSVP: Via email
August
Tautoko Workshop: Supporting the Community Sector
Date: 24 Aug 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pmTopic: How would UC's PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) work for your organisation?
Facilitator: Freddie & Renae, UC PACE Team
Venue: St Albans Community Centre, Colombo Street (parking off Caledonian Road)
Cost: Free event
The University of Canterbury's PACE programme is an opportunity for your organisation to come up with a brief for a student or group of students to work on as part of their own study. Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) studies involves students working on projects with both businesses and community organisations.
PACE is an ideal way for a student to complement their degree by gaining real workplace experience and utilising skills learned in classes, so building CVs while studying and gaining credit.
For a community organisation, it's an opportunity to bring a student or student group on board for a specific project with fresh eyes and knowledge that may not be available within your organisation's existing team.
Join us to hear from the UC PACE team who will talk about the basics of PACE, expectations, what a good project looks like .. and answer your questions on this programme.
RSVP: Via email
September
Tautoko Workshop: Health & Safety and Fraud
Date: 19 Sep 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pmFacilitator: Parry Field Lawyers
Venue: St Albans Community Centre, Colombo Street (parking off Caledonian Road)
Cost: Free event
RSVP: Via email
October
Tautoko Workshop: Digital Accessibility
Date: 24 Oct 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pmFacilitator: Departent of Internal Affairs (DIA)
Venue: St Albans Community Centre, Colombo Street (parking off Caledonian Road)
Cost: Free event
RSVP: Via email
November
International Volunteer Managers' Day 2023
Date: 5 Nov 2023 - 12:00am to 11:59pmInternational Volunteer Managers Day is an international event held annually on 5 November.
December
International Volunteer Day 2023
Date: 5 Dec 2023 - 12:00am to 11:59pmInternational 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.