Volunteering New Zealand (VNZ) released new Volunteering Best Practice Guidelines in 2023 — a comprehensive resource designed around the full volunteer lifecycle, from first contact through to the volunteer’s departure.
The guidelines focus on seven key practice areas and come with practical tools and resources. But having guidelines isn’t enough — putting them into action is where real change happens.
Join us for a 60-minute interactive webinar with Michelle Kitney, Chief Executive of Volunteering New Zealand, to learn how VNZ is helping organisations move from theory to practice.
Meetings will be held bimonthly (every 2 months). Following meetings will be 10 AM Pacific, 1 PM Eastern:
2025: February 13, April 10, June 12, Aug 14, Oct 9, Dec 11
The COP - Animal Welfare is designed to include a broad range of animal welfare organizations such as animal shelters, rescue groups, foster-based programs, sanctuaries, direct care for animals, and humane education programs. The objective of this COP is to connect volunteer engagement professionals within these organizations to share resources and best practices. This informal venue encourages open discussions for anyone seeking or offering advice in tackling the unique challenges facing volunteer leaders in the animal welfare field.
Communities of Practice are an AL!VE member benefit; however, anyone is welcome to attend their first meeting with out being a member. After your first meeting, you must join as a member to attend subsequent meetings. You can learn more here.
Let's talk about Government volunteer programs. This community of practice discusses the challenge and successes of operating a volunteer program within a government structure.
All times 2 PM Eastern for 1 hour.
2025: Feb 13, Apr 10, Jun 12, Aug 14, Oct 9, Dec 11
Communities of Practice are an AL!VE member benefit; however, anyone is welcome to attend their first meeting with out being a member. NAVPLG members can attend anytime for free as part of our partnership
After your first meeting, we request you join as a member to attend subsequent meetings. Learn more about membership here.
*note* When you register, you will automatically be registered for all the future COP dates (listed below) and reminders will be sent - the COP will use the same zoom link.
You may opt out by emailing manager@volunteeralive.org
This virtual Community of Practice supports volunteer engagement professionals managing programs in and across rural communities. These monthly peer-to-peer sessions address some of the challenges that come with operating in geographic areas with lower population numbers and that are located outside of more suburban and urban areas. Members use these sessions to troubleshoot issues, to give and receive support, and to share strategies, best practices, and resources for effective volunteer program management.
2025 Meetings will be held (All times 2 PM Eastern):
January 21, February 18, March 18,
April 15, May 20, June 17,
July 15, August 19, September 16,
October 21, November 18, December 16
Click here to join the next meeting.
COP's are an exclusive AL!VE member benefit. Anyone is welcome to attend the first COP meeting, but after the first meeting we ask you become a member. Learn more here.
Recruiting new volunteers and retaining existing ones remain two of the most significant challenges for nonprofit volunteer programs. As nonprofits strive to bring in new supporters and build long-term commitment, corporate volunteer programs (including volunteer grants + volunteer time off) offer an innovative - yet often overlooked - way to address these challenges!
In this session, we’ll explore the current volunteerism landscape and discuss common obstacles that many nonprofits face when it comes to volunteer recruitment and retention. We’ll also zoom in on corporate volunteer programs and share actionable tips for incorporating volunteer grants and volunteer time off in your nonprofit’s volunteer recruitment and retention strategies!
Join us on August 20 at 1 PM ET to:
Can’t join for the live session? Register anyway to receive a copy of the recording!
