The Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations is an active network of social service organisations. Becoming a member has advantages on many different levels, from access to information and networking, right through to participating in policy work and advocacy.
| The NZ Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations (NZFVWO) is an active network of social service organisations. We provide a unique opportunity to be involved with strengthening community services and increasing the influence and power of the sector. |
a national framwork for local experience
- Be part of a strong collective national voice on key issues for our sector
- Ensure your experience counts by providing input to the Federation's submissions
- Focus on today's issues and share your experiences and learning with others at workshops and forums around the country
a means to stay informed on current social service issues
- Member exclusive email alerts and online discussion groups
- Keep up with current legislation, submission dates, sector legal news and resources with LawScene newsletter (10 issue a year)
- News views and contributions from organisations around the country through New Dialogue magazine
- Up-to-date information on www.nzfvwo.org
opportunity to add capacity and improve your effectiveness
- Access research and advice to support your capacity and effectiveness
- Benefit from projects such as VAVA, COmVOiceS, Keeping It Legal
Category 1
National membership
National organisations pay a membership fee based on a total NZ-wide expenditure which entitles all branches, affiliates and regional offices to full membership status.
Category 2
Head Office, branch and local membership
a. National organisations pay a membership fee based on their annual head office expenditure. Membership applies onlu to the head office.
b. Branches or regional offices (whether spearately incorporated or not) of a national organisation pay a membership fee based on one branch or regional office's annual expenditure.
c. Local organisations pay a membership fee based on their annual expenditure. Membership applies only to the local or regional body.
This fee scale applies to all membership categories and is based on the organisation's total annual expenditure for the last audited financial year.
Expenditure |
Fee incl. GST |
| $0 - $99,999 | $65.00 |
| $100,000 - $299,999 | $150.00 |
| $300,000 - $999,999 | $310.00 |
| $1,000,000 - $3,999,999 | $815.00 |
| $4,000,000 and over | $1,690.00 |
Applications for membership are submitted to the NZFVWO Executive Committee for approval. You can apply for membership by:
- filling out an online application form, or
- downloading a printable application form with relevant information and notes
"NZFVWO membership ensures we are aware of the wider network and issues and trends affecting people in other parts of New Zealand" Stacia Smith New Plymouth Budget Advisory Service |
"Membership means we are kept in touch with what's happening at a national and government level - networking wth other members. We feel that our organisation has a voice on matters of concern." Mary Gray Auckland Home & Family Society |
"We belong because of the work you do - we can't do everything. The Federation does different things from our own national organisation " Cheryll Martin Volunteering Auckland Trust |
"We appreciate being part of a national umbrella that identifies and discusses issues that are important to our sector and does something about them. We have found the Federation to be a good advocate and is ideally placed to continue as a major advocate for our sector. " Andrea Goble Social Services Waikato |
"We are comitted to a united not-for-profit sector that collectively and as well as individually works towards a better society - that is why we belong to the Federation." Lisa Matthews Wellington Community Law Centre |