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Margaret McLachlan - Communications Manager, Volunteering New Zealand

Margaret has over 20 years’ experience in marketing and communications with local and central government and not-for-profit organisations. She’s a volunteer matchmaker with the Community Comms Collective. Margaret is passionate about using her communication skills to support volunteering and further the goals of Volunteering New Zealand.

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Recognising the Vital Role of Volunteer Managers

Picture of Margaret McLachlan - Communications Manager, Volunteering New Zealand Margaret McLachlan - Communications Manager, Volunteering New Zealand: Oct 30, 2024 9:00:00 AM

As we approach International Volunteer Manager’s Day on November 5, it’s essential to highlight the crucial role volunteer managers play in guiding and supporting volunteers. These managers not only help achieve organisational goals but also foster...

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Exiting Volunteers The Right Way

Picture of Margaret McLachlan - Communications Manager, Volunteering New Zealand Margaret McLachlan - Communications Manager, Volunteering New Zealand: Jul 3, 2024 9:27:00 AM

Volunteering New Zealand is the New Zealand peak body for volunteers and volunteering. With a wide-ranging membership of national organisations, it...

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The Big Shout-Out

Picture of Margaret McLachlan - Communications Manager, Volunteering New Zealand Margaret McLachlan - Communications Manager, Volunteering New Zealand: Nov 8, 2023 8:00:00 AM

The Big Shout-Out was a campaign conceived by Volunteering New Zealand to give a ‘shout-out of thanks’ to volunteers. It ran nationwide throughout...

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Developing Volunteer Best Practice Guidelines

Picture of Margaret McLachlan - Communications Manager, Volunteering New Zealand Margaret McLachlan - Communications Manager, Volunteering New Zealand: Oct 11, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Much has been written about volunteer best practice – a Google search brings up 120 million results – but little of this is evidence based. A meta...

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