1. Why Volunteer Why Volunteer Renata Lehmann – Manager manager@volunteeringhb.org.nz 833 6691, 62 Raffles St www.volunteeringhb.org.nz www.voluntunteeringhb.org.nz/facebook

2. What do we do? Our Purpose Promote, recruit, educate and support volunteers

3. What do we do? Provide professional volunteer services, training, support and consultative services to member organisations

4. What do we do? Advocate for the rights and responsibilities of volunteers and recognition of what they do

5. What do we do? Raise the awareness of volunteers and promote volunteering as a worthwhile way of contributing to the wellbeing of the community

6. What do we do? Encourage people to increase their participation in community life through volunteering

7. Why Volunteer Government Statement on Volunteering Is undertaken for the common good Is unpaid Is undertaken of one’s free will Does not replace paid staff Works across all cultures Benefits the individual, the service and the wider community

8. Why Volunteer  Why do people volunteer?

9. Why Volunteer O Meet people O Gain work experience O Improve your language skills O Have fun O Develop new and existing skills O Make a valuable contribution to your community O Volunteering is one of the ways in which people of all abilities and backgrounds can contribute to positive change

10. Why Volunteer Things to think about Philosophy and profile of the group or organisation Does it fit for you? Do you feel comfortable with the work the organisation does? Is it consistent with your own values?

11. Why Volunteer Tasks – Role Description Can you easily do the tasks? Will you get satisfaction, enjoyment out of it? Is there anything I will need to do the tasks? Who will provide it? What materials, equipment will be needed or special area, space?

12. Why Volunteer Time commitment Does that fit with my lifestyle? Are those day(s)/time free for me? Where will the task be performed Is it close to home? How will I get there? Will I be sharing/working alongside someone else ?

13. Why Volunteer Is travel reimbursed? Who will I be working with? Will I be on my own? Do I need social interaction with others? Who do I report to?

14. Why Volunteer What to expect? Application Form to complete Name, address, phone, previous work, any volunteer experience, areas of interest and expertise, availability, driver’s licence, first aid training, previous convictions, referees, emergency contact, special requirements. Some may ask for c.v. Interview At the organisation, allow half to three quarters of an hour, Ask Questions Check out information on completed application form, similar to job interview

15. Why Volunteer Police check May be required to complete a form Orientation Usually 2 hours before you begin Training and Supervision Appreciation

16. Why Volunteer Health and Safety It is a fundamental requirement of the organisation to provide and maintain a healthy and safe place to work, and to protect its employees/volunteers from injury and its property from accidental damage.

17. Why Volunteer Volunteer Responsibilities Volunteers have the responsibility to:  Make an informed decision to work as a volunteer With the organisation  Undertake work orientation and training as required  Work within the job description on tasks suitable to their skills and experience.  Behave in an ethical manner.

18. Why Volunteer cont…  Keep your organisation’s client matters confidential  Be committed to your organisation’s aims and objectives.  Inform your organisation when unable to undertake or complete an assignment  Use appropriate channels of communication within your organisation when needing information, support, back up, supervision or review.

19. Why Volunteer Volunteer Rights  To be treated as a co-worker with staff and other volunteers  To be assigned work that is meaningful  To receive appropriate orientation, training, support and supervision  To be kept informed your organisation’s policies and services  To have a clear job description  Be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses, providing prior approval

20. What can you do?

21. Why Volunteer CATEGORIES  Accounts/Finance  Administration  After School Care  Animals  Art/Craft  Board Members  Communication  Counselling  Drivers  Education  Environment  Events  Gardening  Health Services  Holiday Programmes  IT support: website, Facebook, Computer Literacy  Mentoring/Friend  Older people Support  One – off projects  Ops hop/ Second Hand Shops  Practical Help  Project Management  Recreation  Retail  Special Needs  Sport  Street Collections  Youth

24. Why Volunteer Be The Change You Want To See