As you know, COVID-19 has had a major impact on New Zealand’s volunteers. In some charity organisations, a significant proportion of volunteers were aged over 65. Many of these volunteers will not return to their voluntary roles. As a result, charities are unable to continue their usual work at a time when their services are needed more than ever.
And naturally that’s a tight spot to be in.
You’re not alone
#PlayForLives is with you. We’re actively - and very publicly – getting New Zealand’s sporting organisations and athletes organised to help rebuild the capacity of our important charitable sector. Originating in Australia through former Socceroo Craig Foster, we’re successfully encouraging our countries professional and community athletes to continue and lock in the goodwill we demonstrated as a team of 5 Million to eliminate COVID-19.There’s more to your work than volunteers
Obviously there’s more to volunteer work than a bunch of willing hands on deck. Vetting, organising, tracking and keeping your volunteer workforce safe is every bit as important. And that’s what makes #PlayForLives so effective. We have partnered with Be Collective who have developed a platform to mobilise and manage our collective goodwill.You need technology too
The Be Collective platform is the technological engine of the #PlayForLives campaign. It has been adapted to respond to the new environment that COVID-19 has created, and it will help you find volunteers, run events, manage your volunteer workforce and engage new audiences.All for free, of course.
So please, if you need help finding or managing volunteers as a result of COVID-19, we urge you to sign up and post a volunteer opportunity below. And reach out if you need a hand setting up.