Events

Governance
Tuesday 7 July  9.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
This workshop is now fully booked

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.

VC's Social Hour
Thursday 30 July, 9-10 a.m.
Volunteer Co-ordinators meet informally for coffee at Megawatt Kitchen

Two Approaches to Community Development
Friday 31 July, 9 a.m. -12.30 p.m.
A free 'Aspire' seminar.  Tutor is David Marra.  To find out more, e-mail Charlotte Mundy charlotte@csbec.org.nz

Involving Volunteers
Thursday 6 August, 10 am - 12 noon
A brief but comprehensive introduction to organising a volunteer programme or project.   Includes Definition of Voluntary work; 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.

Get Set Go!
Thursday 6 August
A CCC workshop about how to organise a community event.  For details contact diana.saxton@ccc.govt.nz or phone 03 941 6628

Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network
Wednesday 19 August 12.30 - 2.00 p.m.
Share your issues and hear how others tackle them.  Committee Room One, Ground floor, Christchurch Community House  Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi.  RSVP to VolCan, phone 03 366 2442, e-mail vc@volcan.org.nz

Involving Volunteers
Wednesday 19 August, 7-9 p.m.
at Risingholme Community Centre.  Phone 332-7359 to register.

Influencing Others with Integrity
Thursday 20 August, 9am - 12 noon
A free 'Aspire' seminar.  Tutor is Karen Armstrong.  To find out more, e-mail Charlotte Mundy charlotte@csbec.org.nz

'Inspire' - Not-for-profit Managers' Support Group
Friday 21 August, 8-30-9.30 a.m.
Topic is Time Management & Prioritising
Contact VolCan Manager for details.

VC's Social Hour
Thursday 27 August, 9-10 a.m.
Volunteer Co-ordinators meet informally for coffee at Megawatt Kitchen

Spread the Word!
Thursday 3 September
A CCC workshop for anyone who wants to promote a programme or event.  For details contact diana.saxton@ccc.govt.nz 

Leading Volunteers Through Change
Wednesday 16 September 9 am - 4 pm
In this workshop you will learn to define the process of change, recognise your own response, and be able to effectively disseminate information to volunteers positively and promptly.  participants will develop a framework for communicating with volunteers that will build a stronger team. 
Tutor: Sue Kobar.  Download a registration form

'Inspire' - Not-for-profit Managers' Support Group
Friday 18 September, 8-30-9.30 a.m.
Topic is Money - ethics and the squeeze
Contact VolCan Manager for details.

ANGOA Research Forum
Monday 21 September, 1-4 p.m. Chch South Library
For details, contact COSS on 03 366 2050

VC's Social Hour
Thursday 24 September, 9-10 a.m.
Volunteer Co-ordinators meet informally for coffee at Megawatt Kitchen

Using Data to Show Your Organisation's Impact
Tuesday 29 September, 9 a.m. - 12 noon
A free 'Aspire' seminar.  Tutor is Lindsay Jeffs.  To find out more, e-mail Charlotte Mundy charlotte@csbec.org.nz

Get Set Go!
Thursday 1 October
A CCC workshop about how to organise a community event.  For details contact diana.saxton@ccc.govt.nz or phone 03 941 6628

Involving Volunteers
Wednesday 14 October
at Risingholme Community Centre.  Phone 332-7359 to register.

'Inspire' - Not-for-profit Managers' Support Group
Friday 16 October, 8-30-9.30 a.m.
Topic is Meetings that are useful
Contact VolCan Manager for details.

"Volunteering Unleashed"
The N.Z. National Conference on Volunteering
Wednesday 28 & Thursday 29 October
organised by Volunteering New Zealand, at the Wellington Town Hall

VC's Social Hour
Thursday 29 October, 9-10 a.m.
Volunteer Co-ordinators meet informally for coffee at Megawatt Kitchen

International Volunteer Managers' Day
Thursday 5 November                                    

Parihaka Day
Thursday 5 November

Spread the Word!
Thursday 5 November
A CCC workshop for anyone who wants to promote a programme or event.  For details contact diana.saxton@ccc.govt.nz

Involving Volunteers
Thursday 12 November, 10 am - 12 noon
A brief but comprehensive introduction to organising a volunteer programme or project.   Includes Definition of Voluntary work; 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.

'Inspire' - Not-for-profit Managers' Support Group
Friday 20 November
A celebration breakfast
Contact VolCan Manager for details.

VC's Social Hour
Thursday 26 November, 9-10 a.m.
Volunteer Co-ordinators meet informally for coffee at Megawatt Kitchen

Get Set Go!
Thursday 3 December
A CCC workshop about how to organise a community event.  For details contact diana.saxton@ccc.govt.nz or phone 03 941 6628

International Volunteer Day  
Saturday 5 December

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