Events

Nominations for Youth Volunteer Awards 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.

Adult Learning Week
6-12 September

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.

The Non-government Organisation Manager's relationship with funders
Wednesday 15 September, 9-12noon
A free Aspire seminar.  For details e-mail wendy@csbec.org.nz

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

Inspire not-for-profit manager's meeting
Friday 17 September
Topic: What does a Treaty commitment mean?
Contact VolCan manager for details.

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

Volunteers and the Law
This free workshop, offered by Community Law Canterbury, will cover Reimbursing volunteer expenses; Paying honoraria; Legal issues related to 'hiring and firing' volunteers; Liability and volunteers.  For more details e-mail penny@canlaw.org.nz

ANGOA Research Forum
Tuesday 28 September, 1.15-4.15pm
CCC Papanui Service Centre

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

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.

Global Climate Working Bee
Sunday 10 October
For details visit 350 Aotearoa

360 degree Training Day
Tuesday 12 October
For details visit FINZ website and follow the link

Inspire not-for-profit manager's meeting
Friday 15 October
Topic: IT systems we use
Contact VolCan manager for details.

Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network
Wednesday 20 October
Pregnancy Help has had great success using Facebook to recruit new volunteers and to promote communication between volunteers, the agency, and the public.  Liz Henderson and Tina Simmons will tell us how they went about it and share some of the inspiring developments.  Venue is Committee Room Two. 5^th Floor, Christchurch Community House Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi.  RSVP to Volunteering Canterbury.

Financial management - understanding your organisation's finances
Wednesday 20 October, 9-12noon
A free Aspire seminar.  For details e-mail wendy@csbec.org.nz

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

International Volunteer Managers' Day
Friday 5 November

Health and Safety in the Workplace
Wednesday 18 November, 9-12noon
A free Aspire seminar.  For details e-mail wendy@csbec.org.nz

Inspire not-for-profit manager's meeting
Friday 19 November
Topic: Achievements & Goals
Contact VolCan manager for details.

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

Managing Risk
Tuesday 30 November
Community Law Canterbury offer a free workshop looking at Risks, Liability, and Insurance.  For details e-mail penny@canlaw.org.nz

International Volunteer Day
Sunday 5 December

Youth Volunteer Awards presented
Monday 6 December

Policy Development
Wednesday 8 December, 9-12noon
A free Aspire seminar.  For details e-mail wendy@csbec.org.nz

VolCan closes for annual holidays
Friday 17 December at 12 noon
 

2011 is 'International Year of Volunteers + 10'

VolCan Re-opens
Monday 17 January

Board member Training
Tuesday 8 February
Community Law Canterbury offer a free workshop covering your legal obligations.  For more details e-mail penny@canlaw.org.nz
 

Managing Money - the Treasurer's Role
Wednesday 16 March 10am-12noon
This will cover the treasurer's duties, handling income and payments, keeping records, preparing a budget, preparing financial reports, filing returns.  Tutor is Ruth Gardner.  Download a registration form.

Skills for Secretaries
Tuesday 29 March 1-3pm
Covers tasks that need to be done, meeting procedures, minute taking, keeping records, and liaising with members.  Tutor is Ruth Gardner.  Download a registration form.

Youth Week
21-29 May

Raising The Bar
Monday 23 & Tuesday 24 May
Volunteering NZ Conference will be held in Wellington.

Volunteer Awareness Week
19-25 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