Support for Volunteer-Involving Organisations
Volunteer Nelson is here to support organisations across Nelson Tasman to build strong, sustainable volunteer programmes. Whether you work with one volunteer or one hundred, we are here to help you recruit, support, and retain volunteers successfully. We provide volunteer recruitment opportunities and advice and practical tools, training opportunities, volunteer referrals, networking, and expert guidance to help your volunteer programme thrive.
Your Volunteer Leader role is a crucial one. Volunteers depend on clear tasks, the right information, a bit of appreciation and a well-supported contact person. This is your page with a wealth of inspiration, guides and tools so you can be a confident volunteer coordinator.
Get Started
List and Manage Volunteer Opportunities
Promote your volunteer roles and connect with people looking to make a difference.
Need help setting up or managing your SEEK Volunteer account?
We can assist with:
- Creating a SEEK Volunteer account
- Posting volunteer opportunities
- Managing applications
- Volunteer recruitment advice
Contact us: 📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
Volunteer Referral Service
Looking for volunteers?
Volunteer Nelson connects community organisations with people seeking meaningful volunteer opportunities. Our referral service helps match volunteers with roles that suit their interests, skills, and availability.
Contact us today to discuss your volunteer recruitment needs – [email protected] or visit one of our Library drop-in volunteering information sessions.
Stay Connected
Managers of Volunteers Newsletter
Our regular newsletter is designed for volunteer coordinators, managers, and community organisations.
You’ll receive:
- Volunteer management tips
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Funding and sector updates
- Best practice resources
- Upcoming events and networking opportunities
For past editions, please contact [email protected]
Training and Professional Development
Build your skills and confidence as a volunteer manager.
Volunteer Nelson regularly shares training opportunities and resources to support organisations that work with volunteers.
Explore:
- Volunteer management tools and templates
- Training and development events
- Webinar recordings
- Legal responsibilities when engaging volunteers
- Volunteer recruitment and retention guidance
Recommended Resources
Volunteering New Zealand
- Tools to support your professional practice
- Training and development events – Many are free and often online.
- Legal responsibilities when engaging volunteers
WorkSafe New Zealand
- Health and safety guidance for volunteer organisations
- Free online health and safety course for volunteer organisations from WorkSafe New Zealand
Best Practice Guidelines | Te Anga Whaitake
Developed by Volunteering New Zealand, the Best Practice Guidelines help organisations create positive, effective volunteer experiences.
These resources support:
- Volunteer recruitment
- Volunteer engagement
- Inclusion and diversity
- Volunteer recognition
- Programme development
Useful Links
- Guidelines
- Training and development
- Resource Hub
- CommunityNet Aotearoa to strengthen community organisations.
- Better Impact & Volunteering New Zealand Webinar
- Worksafe health and safety volunteers
Health and Safety for Volunteers
Providing a safe and supportive environment is an essential part of volunteer management.
Find practical guidance from WorkSafe New Zealand on:
- Volunteer wellbeing
- Health and safety responsibilities
- Risk management
- Safe volunteer engagement
State of Volunteering Report 2024
Discover the latest insights into volunteering across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Read the State of Volunteering Report 2024
Resources
Governance
This link takes you to a selection of resources on Governance, from tips for an effective board through to involving volunteers from diverse cultural backgrounds, risk toolkit and more.
Organisation Manager
Are you the manager of a not-for-profit organisation?
If you are then this is the link for you.
Volunteers
Your rights as a volunteer, techniques to improve your personal effectiveness and job seekers’ workbook – you can find these resources here.
Managers of Volunteers
Are you looking to development your volunteer programme? Recruit, support or monitor volunteers? There are some valuable resources here including the Volunteer New Zealand’s Competencies for Managers of Volunteers, risk toolkits and H&S information.
Managers of Organisations and Volunteers
There are a fair number of you super busy people in the community sector, so we’ve combined your resources here. From your communications plan, competencies for managers of volunteers, volunteer investment value and audit tool, risk toolkits, monitoring volunteers are more.
A further place to look for resources is CommunityNet Aotearoa, a resource hub maintained by The NZ Navigator Trust. It is a collated selection of resources designed for strengthening communities.