Volunteering Canterbury
 Registered Charity no. CC20249

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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.

Become a member of Volunteering Canterbury
If your organisation would like to join Volunteering Canterbury download a Registration Kit.

Do you need a volunteer?
If you are a not-for-profit non-government organisation or project which involves volunteers, download 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.

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

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

Youth Volunteer Award nominations are now open.
You may nominate young people (under 21 years) either individually or in a group.
Download a nomination form.  Nominations close Friday 29 October.

Training for Trainers
Wednesday 15 September, 9am-4pm
A Unitec short course.  Tutor Aly McNicoll will provide participants with the essential skills to design and deliver effective training for staff (volunteer or paid) or clients in the not-for-profit sector.  For details download a registration form.

Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network
Thursday 16 September, 12.30-2.00pm
Dianne Boyce will lead a discussion on Supporting Volunteer Drivers.  Venue is Cancer Society, 246 Manchester Street.  RSVP to Dianne, phone 03 379 5835 or e-mail dianne@canty.cancernz.org.nz

Communication and Challenges
Wednesday 22 September 9.00am-12.30pm
In this workshop you will look at the challenging behaviours others present in your workplace and learn how to deal better with situations where you need to keep clear boundaries and use effective communication skills.  Tutor is Anne-Marie Rose.  Download a registration form.

VC's Social Hour
Thursday 30 September, 9-10am
Volunteer Co-ordinators meet informally for coffee at Megawatt Kitchen

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