Community Support Service
What is the Community Support Service?
CSS supports Community Groups in the social service sector of the Nelson/Tasman Region.
The Service aims to strengthen and provide key governance/management services to community groups. This support may be in the areas of administration, management, and governance functions of community organisations.
How can the Community Support Service help you?
We provide the following support services*.
Recommendation and referral to services in the following areas:
- Mentoring - one on one mentoring to support you in running your community organisation. We have mentors available in areas of management and governance; funding and finance; supervision, IT and computer support; mediation; project management; media; tax issues; and work-life balance.
- Marketing and Media - helping you promote your organisation.
- Legal - legal information, options and assistance.
- Employment - assistance in caring for your workers - employment contracts, staff training, supervision.
Workshops in key need areas:
- Workshops will be arranged if a number of groups are seen to have a similar requirement.
A Financial Support Service that includes:
- A mentoring service to help and support Community Groups with their finances.
- Direction to experts to assist with your finances.
- Workshops and financial training for treasurers or those managing Community Group accounts.
A Peer Group for managers and coordinators of community groups:
We meet once every two months to provide an environment of informal mentoring and learning to managers and coordinators.
Networking opportunities through the Community & Whanau Network
C&W is a network for any person or group interested in the welfare of the community in which we live. It is a forum where issues, ideas or projects of interest may be raised and discussed, and valuable information, ideas and strategies shared. C&W meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Salvation Army rooms on the corner of Rutherford Street and Montgomery Square, Nelson.
* Please note that some services are free and others are fee based.
How will this service benefit your organisation?
This service will provide support in need areas you identify so that you become a stronger, more effective community organisation. By spending less time on governance and administrative matters you can focus on what you do best, enhancing the wellbeing of our community.
Contact us any time to discuss your needs or issues, or call and we will arrange an appointment to meet.
The Coordinator - Community Support Service
Volunteer Nelson
50 Halifax Street, Nelson
Ph: (03) 546 7685
Fax: (03) 546 7681
Email: css@ts.co.nz