Retirement allows us to reap the rewards of 'giving back' to society by volunteering.
Volunteering for Auckland City Libraries
Volunteers are needed to deliver library items to homebound customers, visit the Library to you page to find out more
Volunteering
To find books on volunteering, use the 'Subject' option when searching the catalogue. Use keywords like:
Books about volunteering
Websites about volunteering
Business Mentor Program This program matches those with valuable years of experience in the corporate environment (large or small) with entrepreneurs who are starting/growing a business.
CITY Database - This database links you to lots of organizations which offer opportunities for volunteering.
CrossCultural Solutions - Volunteer abroad and experience another culture like never before!
Earthwatch - Earthwatch Institute engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.
Global Volunteer Network - Global Volunteer Network offers volunteer opportunities in community projects throughout the world. Take a short volunteer vacation or extend it for a year or more!
Global Volunteers - Join nearly 2,000 volunteers yearly in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America and the South Pacific working on development projects!
Habitat for Humanity International - Welcomes volunteers from all faiths who are committed to Habitat's goal of eliminating poverty housing.
New Zealand Trust for Conservation Volunteers - Join thousands of volunteers to maintain and improve New Zealand's ecology.
Oxfam New Zealand - Oxfam NZ offers overseas trekking or cycling adventure challenges for young and old.
SAGES - This mentoring programme matches older people who have life and home skills with inidividuals and families who can gain from their knowledge.
Supergrans - This group operates New Zealand-wide and is comprised of experienced and knowledgeable people offering practical tuition in household management to enable others to make the most of the resources, including finances, available to them.
Volunteer Abroad - Lists volunteering opportunities throughout the world including New Zealand.
Volunteering Auckland - This organization promotes and supports volunteering to individuals, organizations and the community in the greater Auckland region.
VolunteerNow New Zealand - Matches volunteers with vacancies throughout New Zealand.
Volunteers for Peace - Over 2,800 affordable international voluntary service programs in 90+ countries. |
