Volunteer Central | Whatunga Tūao

Volunteer Central matches people looking for volunteer opportunities with organisations that need volunteers. We provide services in Palmerston North, Horowhenua, Manawatū, and Tararua regions. We support these communities on four fronts: Connection, Awareness, Recognition, and Community Development. OUR history Volunteer Resource Centre - Manawatu & Districts (VRC) is a charitable trust established in 2005 to develop a volunteer centre in the region. The doors first opened on 24th June 2010, aiming to connect the community through volunteering. Ten years later, VRC took on the new identity of VOLUNTEER CENTRAL to consolidate the direction the centre has taken. In this 11-year journey, we have created and maintained a successful enterprise due to the efforts of extraordinary people. Norelle Ward started VRCMD and gave it a heart. Other amazing women followed her steps and continue the hard work until today: Renee Digwall (2018), Karen Griffiths (2019), Juliana (2019-2021), and currently, Kate and Carla. Our office volunteers are Volunteer Central whanau. Their efforts, kindness and commitment allow the centre to run and it is what makes our service special. Many worked with us to acquire the experience needed to follow their dreams; others found the time in their busy lives to continue with us. Truth be told, we are so proud of each and every one of them. And we are thankful for working with great people. Mission Moving volunteering to front-of-mind. Vision Create a volunteering legacy built around people and quality. Values Inclusivity (We will welcome everyone) Integrity (We do what and when we say) Reputation (Quality, not quantity is our mantra) Relationships (We believe in the strength of sharing and working together. People first)