Volunteering Canterbury
 Registered Charity no. CC20249
Celebrating our 20th year of service to Volunteering in Canterbury

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 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

Are you in South Canterbury?
Go to the South Canterbury page.
Upcoming events

2008 Volunteer Recognition Awards.
Nominations are now open and will close 16 May.
Download a Nomination Form

Involving Volunteers
 Wednesday 7 May, 1 - 3 p.m.
A brief but comprehensive introduction to organising a volunteer programme or project.   Includes Definition of Volunteering; Why involve Volunteers; Policy, plan and budget; Role descriptions; Recruitment; Selection; Motivation; Training; Supervision; Recognition; and the services of Volunteering Canterbury.  Tutor: Ruth Gardner.  Download a Registration Form.

Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network
 Wednesday 14 May, 12.30 p.m.
 “Using social networking to recruit and communicate with younger volunteers.”  This discussion will be led by Ali Hughes, General Manager of Core-Ed, a not-for-profit organisation that researches, applies, supports, and disseminates new learning technologies.  Venue: Committee Room, Christchurch Community House  Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi.  RSVP to Volunteering Canterbury.

Beating Burnout
Wednesday 21 May, 1-4 p.m.
This workshop will cover How to care for yourself while caring for others; Effectively managing your time and stress; Strategies for keeping a healthy balance despite the chaos; Identifying the danger signals; What to do when perfection is not possible.  Tutor: Ruth Gardner.  Download a Registration Form. 

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