VSA (Volunteer Service Abroad), Wellington Videos

We wish to thank our colleagues at the Fiji Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations for working with us on an agreement between VSA and the Fiji Government. It has today been approved, as announced by Prime Minister Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka at the Post-Cabinet Press Conference. Vinaka vaka levu!

Want to be a part of the Pacific Games in 2023? We are looking for people to fill these volunteer roles in the Solomon Islands: • Coach Development Facilitator • Parasport Development Mentor • Turf Management Adviser • Pool Technician Adviser • Facilities Management Adviser • Senior Organisational Development Adviser • Financial Management Adviser For information or to apply: www.vsa.org.nz/volunteer

Te Tumu Whakarae (CEO) Kate Wareham shares why we're excited to spotlight Aotearoa's beautiful native language during Te wiki o te Reo Māori 🇳🇿

As we move into National Volunteer Week - Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu 2022 we reflect on the impact of VSA's volunteers over 60 years. Wow, what an achievement. We begin our reflection with a short reel featuring founders and early volunteers, and give thanks to all VSA volunteers and their accompanying partners who have given their time, passion and commitment to transform lives since the early 60s: https://vsa.org.nz/about-vsa/news/60-years-volunteers/

VSA update – a message from the CEO, Stephen Goodman

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER MANAGERS DAY 2019

On assignment with VSA
Here’s a glimpse of the effects our volunteers’ inspiring work with local partners. The full videos will be premiered on Facebook, so keep an eye on our page! If you’re inspired by our volunteers and you’d like to join them, follow this link:http://bit.ly/RegisterwithVSA If volunteering doesn’t suit but you still want to be a part of our vision for thriving communities in the Pacific and beyond, you can become a donor by following the link below: http://bit.ly/donatetoVSA #vsanz

Engineers Without Borders New Zealand - Volunteer Service Abroad
In 2018, VSA and Engineers Without Borders New Zealand - EWBNZ signed a strategic partnership alliance to identify opportunities to work together to deliver good development outcomes in our respective programmes. Dane Hart, EWBNZ’s Chief Executive, gave us a short interview to talk about the benefits of the collaboration. Register with us to volunteer: https://vsa.org.nz/volunteer/register-for-vacancies #vsanz #EWBNZ

VSA's magazine Vista 2019
VSA's free magazine Vista 2019 will hit mailboxes very soon. Are you keen for a copy? Click here to get a copy http://bit.ly/Vista2019 Vista is a celebration of our amazing volunteers in the Pacific and beyond. Keep your eye out for your copy of Vista 2019 in your letterbox and on our website in the next few weeks. We'll have stories from around the Pacific about the work our volunteers and their partners are doing together - from a cricket project in Timor-Leste, to VSA at the Pacific Games in Samoa. We'll also have an update from VSA’s volunteer Gordon Botha in Kokopo, Papua New Guinea who volunteered as an Administration Adviser with the Catholic Archdiocese of Rabaul (CADR) and was a part our Lukluk 2018 magazine. “I got off the plane and everyone said "Hey hey, our project manager’s arrived," so that’s what I was. With a lifetime in teaching and school administration!” And, as always, we'll have beautiful photos taken by our volunteers and staff that capture a side of the Pacific you don't get to see as a tourist. If you'd like to receive a free print copy of Vista, click here: http://bit.ly/Vista2019 #vsanz #visa #magazine

We’re looking for two experienced professional administrators who thrive on completing tasks to a high standard, achieving deadlines and providing great customer service. You’ll be a key contact point for our volunteers on assignments across the Pacific. Your focus will be on ensuring all aspects of the “volunteer journey” are well supported. These are full-time permanent roles working in our friendly Wellington office. Apply before 5pm on Sunday 7th April 2019. Learn more: https://vsa.org.nz/about-vsa/employment-vacancies/programme-support-coordinator-2-positions/ #vsanz

On Assignment with VSA: Hugo Egan in Timor-Leste
In 2018, Hugo Egan took up a VSA assignment with the Xanana Gusmão Reading Room in Dili, Timor-Leste. Hugo told VSA, “I always wanted to be a volunteer, but wanted to make sure I did it in the right way...when I read about VSA, I was pretty amazed that this opportunity had everything I ever wanted.” Watch VSA volunteer Hugo in action below: #vsanz

We are seeking a Fundraising Administrator in VSA’s Wellington Office. We’re looking for someone who has a strong team approach and a passion for a career in the fundraising field. This is a full-time permanent role. So if you know someone who looks for a varied role and an opportunity to work as part of a small fundraising team, let them know that we have a position perfect for them. Learn more: https://vsa.org.nz/about-vsa/employment-vacancies/fundraising-administrator/ #vsanz #dreamjob

On Assignment with Chris Barnes
Chris Barnes volunteered as a Trail Development Adviser with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in Samoa, completing his assignment in October 2018. Take a look at the great impact he made and friendships he built during his assignment. If you are inspired and ready to go on an assignment with VSA, we will cover your costs. Sign up here: https://vsa.org.nz/volunteer/register-for-vacancies/ #vsanz