Training & Development
Build your skills and knowledge to lead volunteers effectively
Volunteering New Zealand runs a mentoring programme for volunteer managers. Applications for 2026 are now open.
Join us for International Volunteers Day, celebrating the spirit of volunteering and recognising the incredible impact volunteers make — locally, nationally, and globally.Alongside our workshop, “Understanding Volunteer Personality Traits,” we’ll also be hosting a Coffee & Cakes Morning Tea to celebrate the amazing volunteers who make such a difference in our communities.📅 Wednesday, 3 December | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM📍 Community House, TimaruThis engaging session will explore the different personality traits that influence volunteer motivation, communication, and teamwork — helping coordinators and volunteers alike to build stronger, more connected teams.Invite your volunteers to attend and be part of this meaningful celebration of learning, connection, and recognition!
Voices of volunteer leaders celebrate the power of volunteering for IV Day
In this interactive session, you'll hear more about the Best Practice Guidelines Practice Area 2 - Welcome and Onboard Volunteers.
Online webinar
Join international volunteer engagement expert Tobi Johnson in an interactive workshop to design a complete volunteer journey.
Central Wellington (in person)
Videos & webinars
Recognising and celebrating the contribution of Pacific peoples
Dr Halahingano Rohorua, from the Ministry of Pacific People, shares key insights from The Pacific Economy Research Report on Unpaid Work and Volunteering in Aotearoa.
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Youth participation in governance volunteering panel discussion
What are we seeing, what is working? Rose Hiha-Agnew (Community Governance New Zealand) facilitated a panel discussion with Michelle Huang, Donald McIntosh and Dante Dawes.
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Let’s Talk about Volunteering and Youth
Reflections from young leaders working in the voluntary sector about the future of volunteering and youth, facilitated by Tania Jones. Panellists are: Teana MacDonald, Joanna Li, Chantelle Coby and Matthew Goldsworthy.
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Skills from volunteering and job hiring process
What are we seeing, what is working? Rose Hiha-Agnew (Community Governance New Zealand) facilitated a panel discussion with Michelle Huang, Donald McIntosh and Dante Dawes.
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International Volunteer Managers Day – Reflections and research
Volunteering New Zealand presented key themes from the State of Volunteering 2020, and the 2021 Wellbeing Hauora sector report on the impact of Covid on volunteering. Also included a very brief sneak preview of the State of Volunteering research 2022.
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Recognition of Volunteers
Volunteer managers from six organisations share their practices for recognising and rewarding volunteers.
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Volunteering in New Zealand’s Regions
Volunteering in Aotearoa New Zealand remains strong, yet the volunteering experience can differ across regions. In this webinar Volunteering New Zealand research director Johann Go unpacks new insights into regional differences and challenges as outlined in the State of Volunteering Regional Report.
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Volunteer Management Systems
In this webinar, a panel of volunteer-involving organisations spoke of their experiences of Volunteer Management Systems. Panel members included: Gail Marshall, co-founder Community Comms Collective; Carey Buck, volunteer coordinator for IHC Friendships Programme Wellington and Hutt Valley; and Jo Guest, contract event volunteer coordinator, Wanaka. Facilitator: Heidi Quinn, Volunteer Management Lead, Volunteering New Zealand.
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State of Volunteering Report 2022
In this session we heard from Research Director, and SOV 2022 report writer Johann Go on key insights from the ‘State of Volunteering in Aotearoa New Zealand 2022 Report’.
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Privacy for Beginners
This session outlines what you need to know when collecting, storing, using, sharing and retaining volunteer personal information – as well as responding to information requests and privacy breaches. Presented by Emma Pond of Simply Privacy.
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Incorporated Societies Act: what you need to know
Big changes have come into effect for Incorporated Societies. Experts in this area explain the changes and what they mean for you.
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State of Volunteering report 2024
In this webinar Volunteering New Zealand research director Dr Johann Go discusses highlights of the State of Volunteering Report 2024.
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Explore the latest volunteer data from StatsNZ
Volunteering New Zealand’s Research Director Dr Johann Go guides us through key insights from the Statistics NZ data about volunteering. This was from the 2023 General Social Survey, released March 2025.
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From Guidelines to Action: Helping Organisations Improve Volunteer Management
In this engaging session, Volunteering New Zealand’s Chief Executive Michelle Kitney explores how organisations can move from theory to practice using VNZ’s Best Practice Guidelines. From advocacy efforts to hands-on tools, Michelle shares how the sector is embracing a more intentional approach to volunteer management.
Videos & webinars
Mahi Aroha - Have we got the framing right
Presented by Natalia Sexton, (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine). An exploration of research, practice and indigenous insights about mahi aroha in 2025. This is a recorded session from Tūao Aotearoa’s Volunteering Changemakers Hui 2025. Filmed and edited by the Community Research kaimahi.
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Social and cultural factors and volunteering
The social and cultural factors that impact on social service delivery and volunteering. Presented by Professor Emeritus Paul Spoonley – Massey University. This is a recorded session from Tūao Aotearoa’s Volunteering Changemakers Hui 2025. Filmed and edited by the Community Research kaimahi.