Volunteering New Zealand recently released the 2024 State of Volunteering Report, which provides insights into what it’s like to volunteer in New Zealand at this time.
SOV Key Findings at a Glance:
- *The state of volunteering is fairly positive, though the recent Covid-19 pandemic and the emerging cost-of-living situation cast a long shadow over some aspects of volunteering.
- Volunteers are re-evaluating their priorities and expect volunteering to be values-driven.
- Most volunteers enjoy their work and are treated fairly and respectfully, although there are some disparities across age and ethnic groups.
- Key motivations for volunteering include a desire to give back to the community, to make friends or form social connections, to learn new skills, and to support mental health and wellbeing.
- Key barriers to volunteering include being time-poor, needing to prioritise paid employment, health and safety concerns, onerous training requirements, and lack of reimbursement and recognition.
- Regional variations in volunteering statistics persist, with different turnover rates and challenges experienced across the regions.
– Volunteering New Zealand
Read the full report here
