Who we are

We are the volunteer centre for Western Bay of Plenty and surrounds. We champion, grow and sustain local volunteering by connecting people with volunteer roles, helping organisations find and look after volunteers, and by promoting volunteering.

VISION

We see a thriving volunteer community where people feel safe, valued, informed, supported, connected and empowered. A place where volunteers are leading positive change in their communities

MISSION

To future-proof volunteering because we know volunteers are the heart and soul of our for-purpose organisations and communities.

Our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of Aotearoa New Zealand. We acknowledge that Māori as tangata whenua have a worldview founded on a rich tradition of tikanga (custom/ procedures), kawa (marae customs), and whanonga pono (values) that are connected to both the physical and spiritual realms. We acknowledge the importance of treasuring this rich history and providing a place where Te Ao Māori is legitimised, welcomed and appreciated for its unique contribution to the development of the community as a whole

Advancing the vision for volunteering the founding document of Aotearoa New Zealand. We acknowledge that Māori as tangata whenua have a worldview founded on a rich tradition of tikanga (custom/ procedures), kawa (marae customs), and whanonga pono (values) that are connected to both the physical and spiritual realms. We acknowledge the importance of treasuring this rich history and providing a place where Te Ao Māori is legitimised, welcomed and appreciated for its unique contribution to the development of the community as a whole.

Advancing the vision for volunteering

Our objective is to advance and sustain volunteerism into the future through:

  • Awareness & appreciation
  • Equity, inclusion & collaboration
  • Innovation & experimentation

Volunteering Services is a division of SociaLink, a peak body organisation which exists to build the capability, confidence, sustainability and voice of community organisations in the Western Bay of Plenty