Auckland, New Zealand: They may come from different countries and different cultures but the volunteers at the Blind and Low Vision Education Network campus at Homai have one thing in common: They love helping other people. International Volunteer Day, 5 December, recognises people who give up their own time to help.  Read article

Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand businesses are increasingly talking about corporate social responsibility – how they contribute to their communities through time and money. Volunteering for a not-for-profit organisation is one way to help. Wednesday, 5 December, is International Volunteer Day, a day to celebrate the contribution that volunteers make to our society.  Read article

Auckland, New Zealand: RMS Refugee Resettlement encourages people to help refugees settle in New Zealand.   Read article

Wellington, New Zealand: A research report launched today will lead to a better understanding of volunteering and unpaid work from a Maori perspective, says Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Luamanuvao Winnie Laban.   Read article

Wellington, New Zealand: A new report showing that 90 per cent of non-profit organisations in New Zealand are run entirely by unpaid volunteers proves how important these people are to our society, Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban said today.  Read article