Volunteering Canterbury
 Registered Charity no. CC20249
 

Who are we?
Volunteering Canterbury is an incorporated charitable trust that supports and promotes volunteering. We uphold the integrity of volunteering and the rights and responsibilities of volunteers. We can help match individual interests with groups who need volunteers. Learn more about us.

How do you become a volunteer?
Becoming a volunteer is easy! Phone (03) 366 2442 to arrange an informal personal interview or learn more about becoming a volunteer and registering online.

Find us on Facebook
For news and photos of volunteers in action visit our Facebook Page.

Become a member of Volunteering Canterbury
If your organisation would like to join Volunteering Canterbury contact us to request a registration kit.  We will need a postal address to mail this to you.

Do you need a volunteer?
If you are a not-for-profit non-government organisation or project which involves volunteers, contact us to request a registration kit. We also have a range of training and support services for volunteers and co-ordinators of volunteers.

Employee Volunteering Programme 
Find out more about Employee Volunteering 
Read Dr Louise Lee's Report about Employee Volunteering.

Volunteer Co-ordinators' Blog
Join us to discuss your issues.
Upcoming events

Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network
 Tuesday 14 July 12.30 - 2.00 p.m.
 Staff from Community Law Canterbury will discuss issues around engagement and disengagement of volunteers.  In Committee Room 2, 5th Floor (n.b. this is NOT the Ground Floor Committee Room), Christchurch Community House  Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi.  RSVP to VolCan, phone 03 366 2442, e-mail vc@volcan.org.nz

'Inspire' - Not-for-profit Managers' Support Group
Friday 17 July, 8-30-9.30 a.m.
Topic is Self Care & Successes
Contact VolCan Manager for details.

Engaging with Young Volunteers
Tuesday 21 July, 2.30 - 4.00 p.m.
Lani Evans, Youth Co-ordinator with Volunteering Otago, won a Vodaphone 'Make a Difference' Award in 2008 for her work with young volunteers.  Come and hear the secrets of Lani's success and learn new ways of attracting young volunteers to your organisation.  Lani will share her experiences and answer your questions.  No charge, but RSVP's (to VolCan) are essential as numbers are limited.  Venue is Committee Room 2, 5th Floor, Christchurch Community House  Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi.

Maori Language Week
27 July to 2 August

VolCan's A.G.M.
Tuesday 28 July at 12 noon
We will start with a light lunch.  Guest speaker is Sharon Torstonson, Executive Officer of Council of Social Services who will discuss the Impact of the Recession on the Voluntary Sector - what are the risks, and what are the opportunities?
Venue - Christchurch Bridge Club in Nova Place (off Barbadoes Street). R.S.V.P.

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