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 
Read Dr Louise Lee's Report about Employee Volunteering.

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

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.

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.

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.

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