Join the Changemakers: The Volunteering Changemakers Hui 2025
The time is now! Volunteer managers, leaders, and enablers of volunteering—our annual Volunteering Changemakers Hui is the event you don’t want to miss. In a world where the landscape of volunteering is evolving rapidly, this is your opportunity to come together with others in the sector, share insights, and lead the charge toward the future of volunteering.
Why Attend the Volunteering Changemakers Hui?
Whether you're an experienced volunteer manager or someone just starting out, the Hui offers a space to learn, connect, and inspire. We’ve designed a jam-packed agenda to help you navigate the current shifts in the sector and equip you with the tools you need to drive meaningful change.
This year’s conference is packed with:
- Great Speakers: Thought leaders from diverse fields who will share their expertise on a range of topics impacting volunteering today.
- Facilitated Discussions: Listen to thought-provoking conversations with leaders and shakers!
- Workshops & Networking: Build your network, gain practical skills, and walk away with actionable strategies.
Featured Sessions
We’ve lined up some must-attend sessions that will tackle the challenges volunteer managers face and provide strategies to overcome them. Here are a few highlights:
- Leading Change Together
Collaborate with others to drive change in your organisation and community. - Best Practice in Action
Learn what works and what doesn’t from others who have already implemented successful strategies. - Designing a Best Practice Volunteer Programme
Building a volunteer programme that truly supports your mission and engages your volunteers. - Navigating Conflict in Volunteer Management
Practical strategies for dealing with disagreements or challenges that arise with volunteers. - Capacity: Personal, Professional, and Working with Volunteers
Learn to manage your own capacity while enhancing the experience for your volunteers.
Meet Our Speakers
We’re excited to bring you a diverse lineup of speakers who will challenge and inspire you to think differently about volunteering. Here’s a glimpse:
- Professor Paul Spoonley: A leading social scientist, Paul will explore the social and cultural factors that impact social service delivery and volunteering. Get ready for a deep dive into how societal changes are shaping volunteer work today.
- Dr Andrew Lensen: As an expert on Artificial Intelligence, Dr Lensen will explore the opportunities and risks AI presents to the volunteering sector. Don’t miss this forward-thinking session that will open your eyes to the potential of technology in volunteer management.
- Victoria Davy: As head of volunteering at Blind Low Vision NZ, Victoria will lead a session on how to manage your personal capacity and avoid burnout. She’ll also discuss how to maximise volunteer capacity, such as engaging specialist volunteers and rescoping roles.
Don’t Miss Our Interactive Future-Focused Session
One of the highlights of the Hui will be an interactive session focusing on the future of volunteering. We’ll be looking ahead to the International Year of the Volunteer 2026 and discussing how we can shape the future of volunteerism in Aotearoa and beyond.
Optional Masterclass & Networking Event
We’re offering an optional Masterclass on 9 October, followed by a networking event. This is a chance for those looking to dig even deeper into specific areas of volunteer management and build meaningful connections with others in the field.
Secure Your Spot Now
This year’s Volunteering Changemakers Hui promises to be an event full of inspiration, connection, and action. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative gathering of volunteer leaders!
Visit this Hui webpage to read more about the event and secure your spot today. We can’t wait to see you there!