“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things put together” ~ Van Gogh
When you work with volunteers you get to meet some fabulous individuals with their many and diverse personalities, viewpoints, and life stories...
Food is also something that cuts right to the heart of community – and it can be a gauge of how healthy our communities really are...
I’ve been reading about a wonderful organisation in the UK called “GoodGym”. Its focus is to provide opportunities for people to connect with older fo...
Volunteering brings so many benefits to individuals. It gives a sense of purpose and structure to our days and keeps us engaging in a positive way...
Many organisations are struggling to deal with ageing volunteers, and no one is sure where the next generation of people is coming from...
Volunteering brings so many benefits to individuals. It gives a sense of purpose and structure to our days and keeps us engaging in a positive way...
I had an interesting experience recently during a deployment to Whanganui after the flooding. My son and I are both members of an emergency response...
There are many reasons that your organisation may need to exit a volunteer. It is sometimes necessary, but not always an easy process...
We often we hear the same complaints from volunteers, and mostly these come down to a lack of preparation, sound practices, training, supervision and...