Events

MARCH 2010

Funding Expo
Wednesday 17 March
A free event where voluntary groups can access information from a wide range of funders at workshops and static displays.  For more information contact Christchurch Community House Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi.  Phone 03 365 3139, e-mail fundingexpo@cch.org.nz

Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network
Thursday 18 March, 12.30-2.00pm
With the trend towards shorter term commitment by volunteers, how can we best balance their needs with the needs of our organisation?  Sue Kobar from Nurse Maude will lead this discussion.  Venue is Conference Room Three, 2nd Floor, Christchurch Community House Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi.  RSVP to Volunteering Canterbury.

'Inspire' - Not-for-profit Managers' Support Group
Friday 19 March, 8-30-9.30am
Topic is Meeting Funders' expectations
Contact VolCan Manager for details.

ANGOA Research Forum
Wednesday 24 March, 1-4pm
CCC Papanui Service Centre, cnr Langdons Road & Restell Street

VC's Social Hour
Thursday 25 March, 9-10am
Volunteer Co-ordinators meet informally for coffee at Megawatt Kitchen

Good Engagement Seminar
Wednesday 31 March, 1.00-4.30pm
 The Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector invites you to attend a free afternoon workshop on good practice in community-government engagement.  Presenters will be Trish Hall and Mary Richardson.  Venue is Christchurch Netball Centre, 455 Hagley Ave.  Check the Office's website for more details.  To reserve a place e-mail ocvs@msd.govt.nz

APRIL 2010

Finding and Keeping the Right People
Wednesday 7 April, 9am-4pm, Tutor: Karen Armstrong
A free 'Aspire' Seminar.  For further details contact Wendy Nicholson, phone 03 366 9978, e-mail wendy@csbec.org.nz

Basic Leadership of Volunteers
Wednesday 14 April, 1.30-3.30pm
Ruth Gardner, VolCan Manager, has 15 years experience of supporting volunteers,  She will introduce you to best practice in volunteer management.  For more details download a registration form.

E-engage Your Community Conference
Friday 16 April
organised and hosted by Volunteering Canterbury. 
For more details about this conference

Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network
Tuesday 20 April, 12.30-2.00pm
 Dave Callis and Dawn Hastings of Comcare Peer Services will talk about their Warmline Telephone Support service and discuss how we can best support volunteers who have experienced mental illness.  At Comcare Peer Services, 266 Lichfield Street.  RSVP to Dave phone 03 379 8412 or e-mail d.callis@comcare.org.nz  

Values-Based Management and Leadership in the Not-for-profit Sector
April 21-23 and May 12-14
This is the first module in the Unitec Graduate Diploma in Not For Profit Management.  For details contact Shirleen Ali  sali@unitec.ac.nz

Closing date for DVD Competition
Friday 23 April
Competition is open to enrolled secondary and tertiary students
Download an entry form

VC's Social Hour
Thursday 29 April, 9-10am
Volunteer Co-ordinators meet informally for coffee at Megawatt Kitchen

Get Set Go!
Thursday 29 April, 9.15am-12.30pm
A CCC workshop about how to organise a community event.  For details contact sarah.benton@ccc.govt.nz  or phone 03 941 5107

MAY 2010

Project Management
Wednesday 5 May, 9am-12 noon, Tutor: Sandy & Cam Brinsdon
A free 'Aspire' Seminar.  For further details contact Wendy Nicholson, phone 03 366 9978, e-mail wendy@csbec.org.nz

National Gathering of Volunteer Centres
VolCan will host this meeting on 5-7 May

'Inspire' - Not-for-profit Managers' Support Group
Friday 21 May, 8-30-9.30am
Contact VolCan Manager for details.

Youth Week 2010
Sat 22 - Sun 30 May
Theme is Rangitahi Ora=Whanau Ora

Governance
Wednesday 26 May, 9am-4pm
A Unitec Short Course.  Tutor is Garth Nowland-Foreman.  For details download a registration form.
VC's Social Hour
Thursday 27 May, 9-10am
Volunteer Co-ordinators meet informally for coffee at Megawatt Kitchen

JUNE 2010

Skills for Secretaries
Wednesday 2 June, 1-3pm
Covers tasks that need to be done, meeting procedures, minute taking, keeping records, and liaising with members.  Tutor: Ruth Gardner.  For details download a registration form.

Basic Leadership of Volunteers
Thursday 17 June, 1.30-3.30pm
Ruth Gardner, VolCan Manager, has 15 years experience of supporting volunteers,  She will introduce you to best practice in volunteer management.  For more details download a registration form.

Volunteer Awareness Week
20-26 June
The theme for this week is 'Volunteering across the generations'.

VC's Social Hour
Thursday 24 June, 9-10am
Volunteer Co-ordinators meet informally for coffee at Megawatt Kitchen

Understanding your Organisation's Finances
Monday 28 June, 9am-4pm
A Unitec Short Course.  Tutor: Lindsay Jeffs.  For details download a registration form.

Chairing Meetings Effectively
Wednesday 30 June, 1-4pm
Tutor Anne-Marie Rose will help you to assess and develop your knowledge and skills of planning and running meetings, with opportunities for practise facilitating with confidence.  For more details download a registration form.

JULY 2010

Managing Money - the Treasurer's Role
Tuesday 6 July, 10am-12noon
We will cover the treasurer's duties, handling income and payments, keeping records, preparing a budget, preparing financial reports, filing returns.  Tutor is Ruth Gardner.  For more details download a registration form.

How to get the Most out of Supervision
Wednesday 28 July, 9.30am-12.30pm
Tutor Anne McCormack will help you to get the most out of the supervision which is so vital to professional development.  For more details download a registration form.

VC's Social Hour
Thursday 29 July, 9-10am
Volunteer Co-ordinators meet informally for coffee at Megawatt Kitchen

Spread the Word!
Thursday 29 July, 9.15am-12.30pm
A CCC workshop for anyone who wants to promote a programme or event.  For details contact sarah.benton@ccc.govt.nz  or phone 03 941 5107

AUGUST 2010

Volunteer Management: The good, the bad, the ugly, and the young
Tuesday 10 August, 9am - 4pm
Andy Fryar of OzVPM will discuss the latest trends and issues affecting volunteers and volunteering, and look specifically at effectively recruiting and engaging young people.  For details download a registration form.

Basic Leadership of Volunteers
Tuesday 17 August, 10am-12noon
Ruth Gardner, VolCan Manager, has 15 years experience of supporting volunteers,  She will introduce you to best practice in volunteer management.  For more details download a registration form.

VC's Social Hour
Thursday 26 August, 9-10am
Volunteer Co-ordinators meet informally for coffee at Megawatt Kitchen

SEPTEMBER 2010

Workshop with Aly McNicoll
Wednesday 15 September
Topic to be confirmed

VolCan's 22nd birthday
Wednesday 22 September

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.

Get Set Go!
Wednesday 22 September, 9.15am-12.30pm
A CCC workshop about how to organise a community event.  For details contact sarah.benton@ccc.govt.nz  or phone 03 941 5107

ANGOA Research Forum
Wednesday 29 September, 1-4pm
CCC Papanui Service Centre, cnr Langdons Road & Restell Street

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

OCTOBER 2010

Building your Volunteer Resource Manual
Tuesday 5 October, 9am - 4pm
This workshop is dedicated to working smarter, not harder, and through a series of interactive discussions participants will build a resource manual that will become the most valuable office reference.  Tutor is Sue Kobar.  For more details download a registration form.

Basic Leadership of Volunteers
Wednesday 27 October, 10am-12noon
Ruth Gardner, VolCan Manager, has 15 years experience of supporting volunteers,  She will introduce you to best practice in volunteer management.  For more details download a registration form.

VC's Social Hour
Thursday 28 October, 9-10am
Volunteer Co-ordinators meet informally for coffee at Megawatt Kitchen

NOVEMBER 2010

International Volunteer Managers' Day
Friday 5 November

VC's Social Hour
Thursday 25 November, 9-10am
Volunteer Co-ordinators meet informally for coffee at Megawatt Kitchen

DECEMBER 2010

International Volunteer Day
Sunday 5 December

2011 will be International Year of Volunteers + 10

 

 

 


 VOLUNTEERING CANTERBURY
Christchurch Community House
Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi
141 Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Box 13-698, Christchurch 8141
Phone: (03) 366-2442   Fax: (03) 366-0117
E-mail: vc@volcan.org.nz