Power Behind Volunteers
Thursday the 5th of November is International Managers of Volunteers Day (IMVD).
IMVD is a chance to recognise and celebrate those who work to support New Zealand volunteers.
Volunteers are an incredible asset to the community. When VNZ recently surveyed the community sector, 81 per cent stated
that volunteers are essential to achieving their organisational goals.
“Of course our volunteers are incredibly important, and without managers supporting these volunteers, little would be
achieved,” says Volunteering New Zealand (VNZ) Chief Executive, Scott Miller.
Thousands of dedicated managers of volunteers provide coordination, support, training, administration and recruitment to
New Zealand volunteers every day.
“Behind every volunteer you will find, somewhere, a committed volunteer manager who organises, empowers and engages
their team, and this ultimately makes volunteering possible,” says Miller.
“IMVD is an opportunity to give thanks to our New Zealand Managers of Volunteers, whether they are volunteers themselves
or whether they are a national volunteer coordinator.
“Let’s make sure they are supported to continue their work, as without it, our national volunteering efforts would be
much less effective” says Miller.
Volunteering New Zealand (VNZ) is an association of New Zealand organisations that have a commitment to volunteering -
such as volunteer centres, national and other organisations. Their mission is to promote, support and advocate for
volunteering. To find out more visit our website. www.volunteeringnz.org.nz
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