Upcoming training in Dunedin

Volunteering Otago Leaders of Volunteers training

2020 brings back the Leaders of Volunteers training - a free training and networking opportunity for managers and coordinators of volunteers. Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this network and stay up to date with changes in the sector, as well as receiving specific professional development for your work.

For more information, as well as registering interest in the training, check out our Eventbrite info here or on Facebook here.

This training is free, but a koha is appreciated.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch at manager@volunteeringotago.org.nz.

Public Health Summer School Symposium

Date: 10 - 24 February 2020

There are 32 great courses. To find out what these are please click here or for more information and to register.

Co-Matters - New Zealand's Leading Community Innovation Event for 2020

Hosted by Inspiring Communities – this event will blend local and national experience and practice with insights from our team and visiting Canadian community innovation experts Mark Cabaj, Liz Weaver and Jamie Gamble.

Whether you are working to transform policy, accelerate systems change, drive local partnerships or activate on the frontline – Co-Matters is the place to connect, share insights on what works and deepen our collective practice.

• Learn from the diversity and vitality of community change taking place across New Zealand
• Develop your toolkit - best practice principles, methods and tactical tools to support community innovation
• Storytelling for change – hear from others working to support systems change, locally-led solutions and collective impact

Come along with your colleagues, project, experience, questions and perspectives to deepen your practice. To register your interest please click here.

For more information about the Co-Matters and to keep up to date with what Inspiring Communities is doing please click here.

Facilitating Community Led Change

With an emphasis on engaging all parts of the community and bringing together diverse people, voices, groups and sectors, community-led development can be challenging. Having the skills, confidence and tactics to convene creative and constructive big picture conversations is essential.

This Inspiring Communities workshop will focus on useful approaches, processes and ideas for bringing and keeping groups and teams together, having conversations that really matter – and having FUN.

In this workshop you will discover:

• Create cohesive groups
• Polish your role as a facilitator
• Explore approaches that build common agendas
• Gather a variety of participation techniques for your tool kit
• Deal with difficult behaviours and conflict

Date: Thursday 27 February 2020

Date: 9.30 am - 4.00 pm

Venue: MacFarlane Park Centre, 19A Acheson Avenue, Shirley, Christchurch

Costs: $79 (Non-profits and Community Groups), $220 (Local and Central Government)

For more information and to register please click here or email rosie@exult.co.nz

Lets Get Digital Workshop

Date: Friday 6 March 2020

Cost: Earlybird $399 AUD

Your NFP website is your organisation's shopfront. Many NFP websites belong in the "digital graveyard" - outdated, text heavy, unresponsive, bland and boring. Learn how to give your website a makeover and drive more traffic and conversions.

Website, digital and SEO specialist Doreen Brown from Doreen Brown Consulting, in conjunction with the Australian Charity Guide, will be running a one-day "Let's Get Digital" NFP Workshop specifically tailored for NFP organisations.

For more information and to register please click here.

State of the Nation Tour

The eagerly awaited State of The Nation Tour is now secured for March 2020 with speakers Scott Lockie, CEO Australian Charity guide and emPOWER Your Mission and Doreen Brown, CEO Doreen Brown Consulting.

This workshop is a "must attend" for all NFP staff and managers working in the digital space.

One full day of amazing insights and practical tips from one of Australia's leading SEO, digital and website experts.

Learn more and register here.

MENZSHED Conference 2020: Registrations are now open

Registrations are now open for the 2020 MENZSHED conference 17-19 April 2020. Please note this conference is popular and there is limited capacity. To register and to find our more information please click here.