Benefits of volunteering on boards

Joining a board is a goal many aspire to, believing they could positively contribute to an organisation’s success. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait to start your board career. You can begin by volunteering for a not-for-profit or community organisation, who are often looking for board members, looking for diversity of skills and experience.
Here are several reasons why you should consider becoming a volunteer board member:

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Honouring Matariki Through Reflection and Ceremony

SociaLink joined in celebrating Matariki 2025 through a powerful lecture and hautapu ceremony led by Ngairo Eruera. Held at the University of Waikato Tauranga campus and on Moturiki, the events offered a moving opportunity to reflect, remember, and set intentions for the year ahead — honouring te ao Māori and the spirit of connection that Matariki brings.

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Community Member Newsletter – Vol 12 2025

SociaLink evaluation
Collaboration services
Grocery dashboard launch
Operations/admin vacancy
Training
Funding
Regulatory Standards Bill submission
Welfare to Work update
Volunteering Week
Governance vacancies
Feedback – BHD & CWE
Leadership ub
Governance resources
Microsoft Fees
Local housing news
Inclusive fitness programmes
Funding volunteer orgs
Youth offending & housing

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Community Member Newsletter – Vol 11 2025

Group Volunteering
Social Investment Fund Update
SociaLink & Other Training
Meet the Funders
Governance Training & Vacancies
National Volunteer Week
Matariki Events
TMAPS Network Hui
Feedback on CWE & BHD
Resources for Winter/Heating
Accessible Locations App
Social Cohesion – Shamubeel Eaqub
Keys to winning grants
Community Housing Finance

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