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Key facts
Counted staff
2
self-reported 2–10 band
Founded
2010
16 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Nonprofit
self-reported
Description
Volunteer Central matches people looking for volunteer opportunities with organisations that need volunteers.
We provide services in Palmerston North, Horowhenua, Manawatū, and Tararua regions.
We support these communities on four fronts:
Connection, Awareness, Recognition, and Community Development.
OUR history
Volunteer Resource Centre - Manawatu & Districts (VRC) is a charitable trust established in 2005 to develop a volunteer centre in the region. The doors first opened on 24th June 2010, aiming to connect the community through volunteering. Ten years later, VRC took on the new identity of VOLUNTEER CENTRAL to consolidate the direction the centre has taken.
In this 11-year journey, we have created and maintained a successful enterprise due to the efforts of extraordinary people. Norelle Ward started VRCMD and gave it a heart. Other amazing women followed her steps and continue the hard work until today: Renee Digwall (2018), Karen Griffiths (2019), Juliana (2019-2021), and currently, Kate and Carla.
Our office volunteers are Volunteer Central whanau. Their efforts, kindness and commitment allow the centre to run and it is what makes our service special. Many worked with us to acquire the experience needed to follow their dreams; others found the time in their busy lives to continue with us. Truth be told, we are so proud of each and every one of them. And we are thankful for working with great people.
Mission Moving volunteering to front-of-mind.
Vision Create a volunteering legacy built around people and quality.
Values Inclusivity (We will welcome everyone)
Integrity (We do what and when we say)
Reputation (Quality, not quantity is our mantra)
Relationships (We believe in the strength of sharing and working together. People first)
Specialties
All 5 specialties
- Volunteers
- Volunteering
- Volunteer
- Volunteer work
- Volunteerism
Locations
Country footprint
Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | NZ |
All codes: NZ
Addresses
- NZ77 King St; Palmerston North, Wanganui-Manawatu 4410Primary
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People & contacts
2 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at Volunteer Central | Whatunga Tūao?
2 counted staff profiles at January 2026, inside the self-reported 2–10 band.
Where does Volunteer Central | Whatunga Tūao have offices?
One address on record, New Zealand only. Primary: 77 King St, Palmerston North, Wanganui-Manawatu 4410.
Has Volunteer Central | Whatunga Tūao raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
What does Volunteer Central | Whatunga Tūao list as its specialties?
Five tags on the brand's own list, among them volunteer, volunteering and volunteers.
Which companies are listed alongside Volunteer Central | Whatunga Tūao?
2 profiles list Volunteer Central | Whatunga Tūao as a peer — 48th percentile in Non-profit Organizations. It lists ten peers of its own. Network of Skilled Migrants Manawatu (NSMM) lists it back.