Volunteering Northland
Upcoming Events
Wed 12 Aug
01:00 pmNZ Sign Language Beginners Workshop
More than 24,000 New Zealanders use New ZealandSignLanguage every day. NZSignlanguage is a combination of hand shapes, facial expressions and body movements.Why should you learn NZSL? Learning NZSL makes you a better communicator and listener - it literally opens your eyes to new ways of talking to others. Whether you are a volunteer or a volunteer manager, it is really beneficial to know the basics of NZSL to connect with Deaf or hard-of-hearing volunteers, team members and the wider community.In this Beginners course you will learn to introduce yourself, ask and answer short questions, as well as learning the alphabet for basic communication. We will run 2 beginner courses - just pick the date and time that works best for you: Wednesday 5 th August: 10am - 1pm Wednesday 12th August: 1pm - 4pm Cost: $20 pPIf the cost of the workshop is a barrier, please contact us directly for a sponsored spot: info@volunteeringnorthland.nzThis session will be presented by Kim Robinson from NZSL Club Trust, and member of the NZ Sign Language Teachers Association. NZSL Club Trust is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to educating the community and raising awareness of Deaf culture in New Zealand. NZSL Club Trust serves to support people and groups with learning and practicing NZ Sign Language throughout NZ.
Whangārei, Northland
Wed 19 Aug
12:15 pmCreating Co-operative Relationships Online Presentation
Would you like to:• Improve your relationships with your colleagues?• Enrich your connections with your family?Come along and hear about the research that’s been done on what makes successful relationships work.You’ll also discover key skills you can use to create harmonious relationships with those around you.Date & Time: Wednesday the 19th August 12.15-1.15pmVenue: On Zoom so join us from anywhere!This session will be presented by Barbara Jaques from mindMoves coaching & training. mindMoves coaching & training is all about managing the real estate between our ears to activate our inner strength, so we can lead & inspire harmonious relationships, transforming families, communities and the planet.Barbara Jaques is a Trainer, NLP Trainer & Master Practitioner, ICF Credentialled Coach & Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner. She is originally from the little city of lights that is Kaiwaka, which nestles on the shores of the mighty Kaipara Harbour, underneath the shadow of Pukekaroro, and has been living in Whangarei for a few decades now.
Wed 26 Aug
12:15 pmHow well do you bounce back? Keys to develop resilience strategies - Online Presentation
You’ll discover• Three ways you can respond to disaster• Six tools to help you build your stretch-ability• Six thinking styles you can change Come along to our one-hour seminar and find out how you can increase your resilience & flexibility in times of adversity. (We call it putting our own oxygen mask on first!) Date & Time: Wednesday the 26th of August, 12.15-1.15pmVenue: On Zoom. So join us from anywhere!This session will be presented by Barbara Jaques from mindMoves coaching & training. mindMoves coaching & training is all about managing the real estate between our ears to activate our inner strength, so we can lead & inspire harmonious relationships, transforming families, communities and the planet.Barbara Jaques is a Trainer, NLP Trainer & Master Practitioner, ICF Credentialled Coach & Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner. She is originally from the little city of lights that is Kaiwaka, which nestles on the shores of the mighty Kaipara Harbour, underneath the shadow of Pukekaroro, and has been living in Whangarei for a few decades now.