From the age of 14, Rosalie has been stepping into spaces of leadership, activism, and community. Now a full-time student at the University of Waikato, she continues to use her voice and skills to shape change through volunteering and governance.
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Sanidi began volunteering in Year 9 after noticing a need in her school community and deciding to do something about it. She started by helping in the school’s Kai Kitchen, providing breakfast to students and their families.
Volunteering Waikato – Te Ohu Tuuao o Waikato was proud to host the 2025 Annual Volunteer Awards, a special event held as part of National Volunteer Week. This annual celebration recognises and honours the incredible individuals and groups who generously give their time, energy, and heart to support our communities.
National Volunteer Week is the time to celebrate the volunteers in your community. Here are some resources to help you appreciate and celebrate volunteers. Access editable templates, printable thank you cards, and social media graphics to express gratitude and promote volunteer efforts. Whether you’re hosting events, creating personalised thank you messages, or sharing on social […]
It’s Youth Week – a time to celebrate the energy, passion, and commitment of young people across Aotearoa.
The latest State of Volunteering Report by Volunteering New Zealand highlights a significant shift in the volunteering landscape. Post-COVID realities, rising living costs, and evolving social values have all influenced how people choose to give their time.
Volunteering Waikato is excited to partner with Adrian Cook and the Morrinsville Gallery to celebrate volunteers during National Volunteer Week.
As lifestyles become busier, traditional volunteering models that require consistent, ongoing involvement can be challenging to manage, both for volunteers and organisations. Micro-volunteering offers an innovative solution, providing nonprofits with a way to engage supporters through small, task-oriented activities that require minimal time commitment. What is Micro-Volunteering? Micro-volunteering involves short, task-based activities that can be […]
Seven years ago, Stephen decided he wanted to do something meaningful with his time and help others. Drawing on his experience teaching English in Thailand for ten years, he chose to volunteer with English Language Partners.
Volunteering New Zealand recently released the 2024 State of Volunteering Report, which provides insights into what it’s like to volunteer in New Zealand at this time.
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