2025 Te Tauihu Volunteer Strategy

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Become a
Volunteer

Volunteering is incredibly satisfying.
Work with not-for-profit organisations
across Nelson-Tasman

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Looking to connect with
a community group?

Find it on Found. Browse over 1000 listings for community groups
and organisations throughout the Top of the South Island.

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Community Connection & Volunteer Support

Volunteer Nelson connects people with meaningful volunteering opportunities, community groups and support across Nelson Tasman. We also support community organisations to recruit, support and retain volunteers to build strong, sustainable volunteer programmes that help our communities thrive.

Volunteers

Would you like another interest? Volunteering is incredibly satisfying. Find meaningful volunteer opportunities with not-for-profit and community organisations across Nelson Tasman.

Whether you have an hour a week, a few hours a month or more time to give, volunteering is a great way to meet people, share your skills and make a difference. Find out how you could get involved and help others.

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Managers & Leaders of Volunteers

Want to find volunteers for your organisation? Are you looking for updates and volunteer management training opportunities?

Whether you support one or a hundred volunteers, we can help! Find all sorts of resources from welcome pack templates and links to guidance on Health and Safety.

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I want to connect

Discover the people, groups, services and activities that make our communities vibrant and connected. Explore the FOUND community directory or connect with others through Wellby Talking Cafés.

Found Directory

FOUND is a growing web-based directory of over 1,500 community organisations across the top of the South. Whether you’re looking for culture, art, sport, recreation, education or welfare, you’ll find it in FOUND. The directory offers exciting functionality, including events listings by region or interest and a free profile page for every member organisation. The wide range of listed clubs and groups represents the extent and health of our community in the Nelson / Tasman region, whether it be culture, art, sport, recreation or welfare.

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Wellby – where everyone belongs

Wellby is a community-led initiative that’s helping the people of Nelson Tasman to better connect to their communities, improving their wellbeing. Several Wellby Talking Cafes are held across Nelson Tasman. Find out more at www.wellby.org.nz or on Facebook

Wellby

How can we help?

I want to volunteer
→ Find a role

I need volunteers
→ List your volunteer opportunities

I want to find a community group
→ Search FOUND

I want to connect with people
→ Find a Wellby Talking Café

I manage volunteers
→ Explore our resources and training

COMMUNITY IMPACT

Recognised for our community impact

Volunteer Nelson was honoured with the 2018 Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce Community Impact Award for making a positive difference in our community.

Our community impact

1,500+
community organisations listed in FOUND

Hundreds
of local volunteer opportunities

30+ years
connecting people and communities