Articles
Volunteer Story - Helen Kaveney
Why I Volunteer I grew up with a dad who should have won gold in the “Volunteering Olympics.” He was always fundraising or lending a hand, in particul...
Spotlight on Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai's Otaraua Nursery
The Kāpiti region boasts a unique and stunning landscape. Often referred to as the region that runs Ki uta ki tai (from the mountains to the sea), it...
Building a Future Through Giving Back: Yilin’s Volunteer Journey
When Yilin moved to Ōtaki in 2021, she quickly found herself embraced by a warm and welcoming community. That experience of being supported and includ...
TAKE ACTION NOW: Re-register your incorporated society by 5 April 2026
If your club or community group is an incorporated society, you must re-register under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 to keep operating. It’s not...
Spotlight on a Member: Cancer Society Kāpiti
It is estimated that half of cancers are preventable through the lifestyle choices that we all make. Maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, not...
Age friendly volunteering builds future leaders
Intergenerational and age friendly volunteering is about walking together. When older and younger people share roles and swap skills, knowledge sticks...
Te Rau Aroha: Love Shown Through Action
Since 2009, Te Rau Aroha has guided us to be like a pā harakeke: volunteers are the outer leaves who support the centre, our community service provide...
Obstacle Courses, Laughter, and Learning at Kenakena School
At Volunteer Kāpiti, we love seeing the joy and connection that volunteering brings to our community! A recent visit to Kenakena School in Paraparaum...
Haumi – Gatherings for Good: A New Space for NFP Managers to Connect, Reflect & Grow
If you're a manager in the not-for-profit space, we know you’re often so focused on supporting others that your own professional growth and wellbeing...
Spotlight on a Member: Hato Hone St. John Ōtaki Health Shuttle
Founded in 1070, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem (also known as the Order of St. John ) is the oldest service organis...