Events & Training

Purposeful Posting Series (Social Media Training) A 5-part series bringing community organisations together to explore simple, effective ways to build social media presence and connect with your audience. From choosing the right platforms to creating engaging posts, short-form videos, and eye-catching visuals, this series covers the essentials of building

From the top down for Volunteer Managers Join us in a live webinar with Rob Jackson - a world-renowned expert in all things voluntary sector. This session is 1.5 hours of volunteering gold! Every non-profit organisation involves volunteers in some way, at the very least on its board of trustees. Yet

Presenter: Chris Atkinson This workshop will give you the tools and strategies to measure and show the impact of your volunteer teams. Vital in funding applications and to advocate for increased resourcing for your team. Register early to reserve your spot! Wed 11 March, 9:30am - 12:00pm The Kollective,

Using AI in your Community Mahi (online) If you’re working in community and you’re ready to start using AI, or keen to explore new and different ways it can support your mahi, join us for this practical online session. Lani Evans and Josh Vial from Fundsorter will guide you

Presented by Natalia Sexton, (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine). An exploration of research, practice and indigenous insights about mahi aroha in 2025. This is a recorded session from Tūao Aotearoa’s Volunteering Changemakers Hui 2025. Filmed and edited by the Community Research kaimahi. To watch any time, click here

The social and cultural factors that impact on social service delivery and volunteering. Presented by Professor Emeritus Paul Spoonley – Massey University. This is a recorded session from Tūao Aotearoa’s Volunteering Changemakers Hui 2025. Filmed and edited by the Community Research kaimahi. To watch any time, click here

Here are short (<5 minute) videos introducing each of the Best Practice Guidelines practice areas.  The guidelines are a tool for volunteer managers to improve volunteer engagement. There are seven practice areas, from the moment a volunteer hears about your organisation, to when they leave. Each practice area includes

A Session with David Kirk Chair of NZ Rugby, NFP Kiwi Harvest, and former Chair of the NZ Food Network. David, who also captained the All Blacks to victory in the 1987 Rugby World Cup, shares his insights and experiences. Watch any time by registering here: click here