Campaigns & Events

Recruit. Retain. Recognise. While ‘giving back’ is a key motivator for volunteering, the top reason people don’t volunteer is a lack of time. With many organisations depending on volunteers, what makes yours stand out? How do you retain the ones you’ve got? This 1-hour workshop is hosted by Selwyn District Council, facilitated by Volunteering Canterbury and presented to anyone involved in volunteer management within community organisations.

The Community Resilience Coordinators from Christchurch Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) will provide a talk on emergency management and personal preparedness. This presentation will cover the role of CDEM in an emergency, the CDEM team here in Ōtautahi Christchurch, the hazards that can affect us here in Aotearoa New Zealand, how to keep ourselves safe during an emergency, and where to get information from during an emergency.

This workshop will look at why charities and not-for-profit organisations should engage youth volunteers, and how to do so, including the benefits and challenges.

So you have two signatories for cheques and online transactions. Is this enough to protect you from fraud? It is a Board/Committee’s responsibility to have processes in place to ensure that money or items do not go walkabout. This workshop covers the key danger areas and way to manage them that are appropriate for an organisation your size.

Unlock Financial Confidence in your Community Organisation! Join us for Financial Skills Workshop for Community Organisations, a full-day workshop designed to help board members and employees strengthen their financial understanding. Led by a Chartered Certified Accountant this session will cover and demystify essential financial skills.