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Angela Wallace is the new manager for SociaLink Volunteering Services – Western Bay of Plenty, now operated under SociaLink which supports the Western Bay of Plenty social and community sector.Angela was previously the Community Connector at Katikati Community Centre,...
Author: Megan Thorn Governance refers to the decisions, processes, activities, and relationships of your governing group that make sure your organisation is effectively and properly run. Your governing group, the board of trustees, the committee, management committee,...
SociaLink, the umbrella organisation for the western Bay’s social agencies and charities, offers mentoring opportunities for not-for-profit organisations to help them grow their staff.SociaLink Mentoring Coordinator Jo Weise says she’d love to hear from anyone with...
About 40 keen volunteers and potential volunteers turned out to learn about building their personal resilience and opportunities to share their skills in the community at SociaLink’s Feel Good by Doing Good workshop this week.SociaLink general manager Li Davies said...
I am the General Manager of SociaLink, a peak body that aims to empower, connect and build the capability of for-purpose organisations and the overall social and community sector in the western Bay of Plenty. In the same way Chambers of Commerce support businesses,...
Helping others by volunteering is good for strengthening your mental health, and it could win you a grocery voucher as well as a new lease on life. SociaLink, the umbrella organisation for the Western Bay of Plenty social sector, is running a free workshop for...
By SociaLink General Manager Liz Davies It’s not been a great summer – more rain than you can poke a stick at, the poor whānau who have lost or been evacuated from their homes, flooded properties, hospitality and tourist businesses suffering from a lack of holiday...
SociaLink, the umbrella organisation for the Western Bay of Plenty social sector, is running a free workshop for potential volunteers next month - and it’s hoping to attract people who may not have volunteered before. Feel Good by Doing Good: How to be a helping hand...
Social workers NOT funded by government are not eligible for funding to cover the pay equity agreement – is that your organisation? It was fantastic news that our own Minister Jan Tinetti announced late last year that social workers will get pay parity with their...
Here is a compilation of all of the Board Talks held by Community Governance in 2022 in one handy pack. It's full of tips and resources for you to read when you need it. Featuring: Don’t Just Rely on the Treasurer Governance Pathways and What it Takes to be a Board...
“Tales from the trenches: The realities of housing in New Zealand” is the latest report from The Salvation Army’s Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit released today. This report shows seven stories from whanau and individuals we walk along side and the challenges...