Volunteering New Zealand Resources: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Access best practice guides and toolkits designed to help those managing volunteer sports coaches improve safety and retention.
This resource hub provides specialized guidance and tools for people responsible for managing volunteer sports coaches.
Who it's for
This scheme is designed specifically for individuals who find themselves in a management role overseeing volunteer sports coaches. If you are responsible for the coordination, oversight, or support of people who coach sports on a voluntary basis, these resources are intended for you.
What you get
You can access a variety of online toolkits and best practice guides. These materials are designed to assist with volunteer management and coach support. Specifically, the resources provide guidance on how to improve volunteer retention, helping you keep your coaches engaged and active within your organization. Additionally, the materials offer frameworks for maintaining safety, ensuring that your volunteer environment remains secure for everyone involved.
What it costs you
There is no financial cost to using these resources. You can access the online toolkits for free.
The catch to know
While these tools are highly useful, it is important to remember that the resources are general in nature. They are not specifically tailored to every unique sporting environment. Because of this, you will need to take the information provided and adapt it to suit the specific requirements and contexts of your particular sports organization.
How to apply
- Navigate to the official website.
- Look for the section containing the online toolkits and best practice guides.
- Review the materials to find the ones most relevant to your specific coaching management needs.
- Use the adapted information to implement new safety or retention practices in your club or team.