Volunteering New Zealand | Tūao Aotearoa

Volunteering New Zealand | Tūao Aotearoa is the peak body for volunteers and volunteering. It is a membership association of organisations that have a commitment to volunteering. Our membership includes national volunteer involving organisations, regional volunteer centres and other organisations. Through our network of 100 national members, we are connected to 10,000 community organisations across the motu. Our aspiration for Aotearoa New Zealand: Volunteering is valued as part of who we are as a nation. We thrive and are enriched by the goodwill of volunteers in every community and their contribution and impact is recognised and supported. Our aspiration for Volunteering New Zealand: A large and diverse membership and our strong partnerships with government, iwi/Māori, communities and business enable us to transform volunteering in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our purpose: We are kaitiaki of Mahi Aroha, empowering volunteers to enrich Aotearoa New Zealand. Uara | Values •To care, nurture and grow | manaakitanga • To build connections and enduring relationships | whanaungatanga • To inspire by example | tūao • To hold ourselves to the highest standard | whaiwhakaaro