Celebrate leaders of volunteers – International Volunteer Managers Day 5 November
International Volunteer Managers Day (IVMDay) is held annually on 5 November. This year’s theme recognises that for change to occur, we often need to step outside our own comfort zone – and BE BOLD.
A huge thank you to our volunteer leaders who make an impact in our communities across Aotearoa!
To mark IVMDay, we’ve selected our top five resources, tools and research to support managers of volunteers:
An essential tool for volunteer managers to improve volunteer engagement, covering seven practice areas of the volunteer lifecycle.
Get guides and templates to help manage volunteers. Find what you need without scouring the internet!
3. Regional training and events
A listing of upcoming training and events for volunteer managers from across the motu. Many are online and free, giving you access to learning wherever you are.
4. Volunteers and the law
Understand your legal responsibilities and the volunteer laws in New Zealand. These include employment, health and safety, volunteer rights and volunteer expenses.
Also see the section on vetting volunteers: why it's important and tips for doing it.
5. Research about volunteering in New Zealand
Our State of Volunteering reports track what volunteers and organisations say about volunteering. See also key statistics from StatsNZ and other sources.
Bonus resource: Volunteer Managers & Leaders report 2024
Find out what volunteer managers said about what support and training they’re getting and what they need to be effective.
Get resources to celebrate IVM Day 2025.