Collaborate's Sustainable Development Goals

During our second annual hui, the Collaborate team got together to discuss the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how we can ensure these are embedded into our ongoing strategy. Our top three SDGs are

Health and Wellbeing
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Partnerships for the goals

As a collective, we chose these top three because our mission is all about making communities healthier (socially, environmentally, physically and economically) through facilitating meaningful partnerships, whether it be between volunteers and a non profit organisation or between corporates and the community.

BlogPoppy Norton16 April 2020Comment

Collaborate’s Zero Carbon Bill submission to the Environment Select Committee

Today, our CEO Poppy Norton and Chief of Community Holly Norton presented Collaborate’s Zero Carbon Bill submission to the Environment Select Committee.

Blog, AchievementsPoppy Norton26 August 2019Comment

Volunteer for one-off events

If you are interested in an unique, fun and social way to give back then why not volunteer for an event?

Events are usually held to help generate very important funds for an organisation, to promote an idea or a cause, or bring a community together. Volunteers are pivotal to their success! Check out some of the events you can get involved in.

BlogPoppy Norton25 July 2019Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton, Remote, Christchurch Comment

First Steps

Interested in volunteering but not sure where to start? There are a few things to consider when deciding on the type of volunteer work that is right for you.

BlogPoppy Norton21 June 2019Comment

Start the year the right way

Happy New Year! We hope your 2019 has started with a bang and that you are still sticking to those new year resolutions! Make 2019 your year and start the new year the right way, by volunteering for a start-up.

BlogPoppy Norton1 January 2019Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton, Remote, ChristchurchComment

Best volunteering roles to let nature in

Today marks the first day of Mental Health Awareness Week 2018. The theme this year is Let nature in, strengthen your wellbeing – Mā te taiakia whakapakari tōu oranga! So, why not accept the challenge this week and not only let nature in, but get out there, get some vitamin D and volunteer in nature.

BlogPoppy Norton8 October 2018Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton, Remote, ChristchurchComment

Best volunteering roles to do on a rainy day

Looking for things to do on a rainy day? Collaborate is the new, fun way to volunteer and features hundreds of volunteer opportunities. With a third of these roles being remote it means you can do them from anywhere in New Zealand, including your warm, snuggly bed.

BlogPoppy Norton7 September 2018Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton, Remote, Christchurch Comment

Social Enterprise - What is it and why should everyone know about it?

Essentially, social enterprise brings together entrepreneurial skill and genuine concern to make our society a better place.

Blog, Media MentionsPoppy Norton5 February 2018

Blown away by the volunteer response to the Cyclone

After adversity is when community comes together faster than ever.

BlogPoppy Norton4 February 2018

Calling Santa’s Helpers

We encourage you, in any way possible, to find a way to give back over the holidays. Whether this is something small like gifting an unwanted present to a local charity, or signing up for some volunteer work with friends, you’ll reap the rewards of the warm fuzzies you get when you bring cheer to those doing it tough this Christmas.

BlogPoppy Norton21 December 2017