Events

Koha is acceptable for Volunteering Canterbury workshops if cost would preclude your participation.

Advanced Presentation Skills
Tuesday 8 July 9 am-12 noon
A free seminar for voluntary organisations offered by CDC's 'Aspire' programme.  For details & registration phone 03 378 0099 or e-mail lachlan.mackay@cdc.org.nz

Understanding and Supporting Volunteers
Wednesday 9 July, 9 am - 4 pm
This workshop will discuss effective methods of administration, recruitment, training, supervision, and recognition of volunteers.
Tutors: Sue Kobar (Certificate in Volunteer Management, U.S.A.) and Ruth Gardner (Manager, Volunteering Canterbury).  Download a registration form.

Maori Language Week
21-27 July
The theme for 2008 is Te Reo i te Kainga - Maori language in the home.

Finding the right people
Monday 28 July 9 am-12 noon
A free seminar for voluntary organisations offered by CDC's 'Aspire' programme.  For details & registration phone 03 378 0099 or e-mail lachlan.mackay@cdc.org.nz

Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network
Wednesday 30 July, 12.30 p.m.
“Interacting with one day volunteers".  Discussion led by Trisha Ockwell, Employee Volunteering Co-ordinator, Volunteering Canterbury.   Venue: Committee Room, Christchurch Community House  Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi.  RSVP to Volunteering Canterbury.

Why Volunteer?
Thursday 31 July, 10.30 a.m.
Come and find out what volunteering is and why people do it, rights and responsibilities of volunteers, what voluntary work you could choose, and services offered by Volunteering Canterbury.  At Manuka Cottage, 45 Dickens Street, Addington.  Everyone welcome.  No charge.

Keeping the right people
Monday 4 August 9 am-12 noon
A free seminar for voluntary organisations offered by CDC's 'Aspire' programme.  For details & registration phone 03 378 0099 or e-mail lachlan.mackay@cdc.org.nz

Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 5 August, 12 noon, at Knox Lounge, Corner Bealey Avenue & Victoria Street.
A representative from the Office of the Community and Voluntary Sector will speak about the Promoting Generosity project.
RSVP to Volunteering Canterbury.

Involving Volunteers
Thursday 7 August, 10 am - 12 noon
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.

Get Set Go!
Thursday 7 August, 9.30 a.m., at CCC New Brighton Boardroom
A CCC workshop that tells you everything you need to know about running a recreation programme or event.  For details and registration contact Jacqui Miller, phone 03 941 5333, or e-mail jacqui.miller@ccc.govt.nz

Developing Staff Performance
Monday 11 August, 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
This course will improve your abilities to motivate, manage, and evaluate the performance of others in ways that work in your voluntary organisation.
Tutor: Aly McNicoll.  For more details, download a Registration Form.

Group Facilitation
Monday 18 August 9 am-12 noon
A free seminar for voluntary organisations offered by CDC's 'Aspire' programme.  For details & registration phone 03 378 0099 or e-mail lachlan.mackay@cdc.org.nz

N-F-P Management
Monday 25 August 9 am-12 noon
A free seminar for voluntary organisations offered by CDC's 'Aspire' programme.  For details & registration phone 03 378 0099 or e-mail lachlan.mackay@cdc.org.nz

Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network
Thursday 28 August, 12.30 p.m.
"Where do we get our support?" discussion led by Ruth Gardner, Manager, Volunteering Canterbury.   Venue: Committee Room, Christchurch Community House  Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi.  RSVP to Volunteering Canterbury.

Volunteering Canterbury's 20th Birthday
Monday 22 September

Volunteering Canterbury features in "Focus on Community
Monday 22 September 11.30 a.m.
Plains FM 96.9

ANGOA Research Forum
Monday 22 September 1 - 4 p.m.
Beckenham Service Centre, Christchurch.  For details contact ccoss@ihug.co.nz

Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network
Thursday 25 September, 12.30 p.m.
"Social Networking and Virtual Volunteers - a follow-up from our May session about Facebook" discussion led by Ruth Gardner, Manager, Volunteering Canterbury.  Venue: Committee Room, Christchurch Community House  Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi.  RSVP to Volunteering Canterbury.

Project Management
Tuesday 30 September 9 am-12 noon
A free seminar for voluntary organisations offered by CDC's 'Aspire' programme.  For details & registration phone 03 378 0099 or e-mail lachlan.mackay@cdc.org.nz
 

"Our Voices in Social Change" - NZCOSS Conference
1-3 October, Henderson, Auckland
For details contact nzcoss@nzcoss.org.nz

Get Set Go!
Thursday 2 October, 9.30 a.m., at Papahui Library/Service Centre Boardroom
A CCC workshop that tells you everything you need to know about running a recreation programme or event.  For details and registration contact Jacqui Miller, phone 03 941 5333, or e-mail jacqui.miller@ccc.govt.nz

Mental Health Awareness Week
7-10 October

Measuring our impact
Monday 20 October 9 am-12 noon
A free seminar for voluntary organisations offered by CDC's 'Aspire' programme.  For details & registration phone 03 378 0099 or e-mail lachlan.mackay@cdc.org.nz

Time balance in not-for-profits
Monday 28 October 9 am-12 noon
A free seminar for voluntary organisations offered by CDC's 'Aspire' programme.  For details & registration phone 03 378 0099 or e-mail lachlan.mackay@cdc.org.nz
 

International Volunteer Managers' Day
Saturday 1 November

Christchurch Celebration of International Volunteer Managers' Day
Monday 3 November

Creating a healthy Non-Government Organisation
Monday 3 November 9 am-12 noon
A free seminar for voluntary organisations offered by CDC's 'Aspire' programme.  For details & registration phone 03 378 0099 or e-mail lachlan.mackay@cdc.org.nz

Involving Volunteers
Tuesday 18 November, 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.

Governance and Management
Saturday 22 November 9 am-4 pm
A free seminar for voluntary organisations offered by CDC's 'Aspire' programme.  For details & registration phone 03 378 0099 or e-mail lachlan.mackay@cdc.org.nz
 

International Volunteer Day  
Friday 5 December

Volunteering Canterbury closes for Annual Holidays
Friday 19 December
(our website referral service remains open)

Volunteering Canterbury re-opens
Monday 19 January

Australasian Retreat for Advanced Volunteer Management 
Wednesday 11 - Friday 13 March
For details, visit www.vpmretreat.com.au

Volunteer Awareness Week
Sunday 21 to Saturday 27 June
 

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