60 and nowhere near retirement!
Retirement from work leaves many feeling as though they are being left behind and they become socially isolated, but retirement from work isn’t retirement from life and there is a…
Every office needs a dog (like Ernie)!
When you see Ernie out walking in his guide dog harness with Gordon, our Volunteer Nelson Manager in-tow, you would expect him to behave just as well back in the…
Workstar’s Brand Launch Party! – 15 February
All community organisations are invited to the launch party of our new brand.
Financing a Home – Workshop at the Library – 16 February
Home ownership could be closer than you think. This free workshop run by Nelson Budget will give you an introduction into the process of financing a home. Saturday 16 February 11am - 12pm at Elma Turner Library.
Young adults tackling social issues
Volunteer Nelson’s week-long Young Leaders Programme kicked off on Monday this week for a small group of 16-24 year olds beginning their path to becoming accredited Level 3 youth workers…
Funding guru sought for short-term contract with BUWT
BUWT - the Beneficiaries and Unwaged Workers Trust is seeking a funding guru for a short term contract to oversee our Funding Applications while our manager is on leave. The contract of work is approximately 40 hours and needs to be completed during February and March 2019. Expressions of interest can be sent to BUWT Board Secretary Rachel Boyack ([email protected]) by Tuesday 29 January at 5pm.
Youth development workers of tomorrow
Ten 16-24 year olds are about to embark on Volunteer Nelson’s week-long Young Leaders Programme, held at NMIT from Monday 21 January. As they begin their path to become accredited…
Volunteering – What’s in it for me
At a recent Volunteer Nelson workshop, Kerri Tilby-Price of premier not-for-profit training provider, Exult, spoke on the subject of growing great volunteer teams. One of the questions she addresses in…
Dr Katie Bruce talks about volunteering (RNZ podcast)
“The whole model of volunteering is changing,” said Volunteering NZ chief executive Dr Katie Bruce, as she recently helped kick off Radio New Zealand’s Summer Times series featuring 15 members of Aotearoa…
Superstar coordinator sought for Nelson Women’s Centre
This is a permanent role (30 hours per week) which provides an opportunity to make a difference for the lives of women across our community (the Centre is a women-only place for all women to use).