A volunteer is...

Someone who freely gives their time and skills for the common good.

Therefore volunteering is an activity :

1. no financial gain = unpaid

2.dedicate time and skills to help others

3. freely offer to do something

why

BECoME A VOLUNTEER

To use and develop your skills
To do something satisfying in your spare time
To help build supportive communities
To show you care
To further a cause
To increase your confidence and self-esteem
To get to know your community
To understand the Kiwi Culture
To improve communication skills
To avoid loneliness and isolation
To be active and productive

The reasons to volunteer are infinite,

here are the most common ones:

Youth

WHAT

ARE THE BENEFITS

As a student, young person or young professional; you can highly benefit from becoming a volunteer.

Broaden your horizons
Meet new people
Find a career path
Gain new skills and knowledge
Get work experience
Make friends
Connect to the community
Expand your network
Have fun
Spent time doing good
Build a strong CV
Get references
Get confidence
Develop social skills

For international students is also the opportunity:

Improve English skills
Connect to the local culture
Gain international work experience
Understand how local organisations work
Belong and Contribute

WHAT

ARE THE BENEFITS

Adults

This is how adults can benefit from volunteering work:

Enrich your life
Broaden your horizons
Gain new skills to change careers
Keep active between jobs
Feel part of the community
Make friends
Expand your network
Improve Wellbeing and Mental health
Have fun
Work resumption
Make a difference in your free time
Teach your kids kindness

For migrants, former refugees and newcomers in town it also:

Improve English skills
Connect to the local culture
Gain local work experience
Understand how local organisations works
Belong and Contribute
Get confidence

WHAT

ARE THE BENEFITS

Seniors

Volunteering benefits all involved, but for the volunteers, these are the main outcomes:

Keep active
Enrich your life
Broaden your horizons
Find a purpose
Gain new skills and knowledge
Feel valued
Feel part of the community
Make friends
Connect to the local culture
Improve Wellbeing and Mental health
Have fun
Avoid isolation
Belong and Contribute

How do Volunteer Central services work?

The process of registering as a volunteer and how it functions.

ROLES AVAILABLE

Here you can find the roles available, their descriptions and if you are interested in any of them get in touch!

GET IN TOUCH

We'd love to hear from you

Do you have any queries?

info@volunteercentral.nz

06 354 6027

Keen to become a volunteer?

Please submit the form so we can get in touch with you and proceed with your registration. We'll also be able to explain more about the process, opportunities and other resources we have available.