A Future of Community & Voluntary Impact and How to Attract a Younger Demographic of Volunteers with Nate Whitfield
Rosterfy is hosting a Lunch and Learn series where expert guest speakers share valuable insights on volunteer management, recruitment, engagement, and retention. Each session will explore common challenges and provide practical strategies to build more engaging and flexible volunteer programs.
In this kōrero, hear from Nate Whitfield. Nate is a passionate advocate for community health. Currently working as a Fundraising Specialist for Hato Hone St John, whilst volunteering extensively across governance, strategy, community engagement, and youth leadership, training, and advocacy. Nate has volunteer involvement in Hato Hone St John, Volunteering New Zealand, St John
International, Multiethnic Young Leaders NZ, and Auckland Council.
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A Future of Community & Voluntary Impact and How to Attract a Younger Demographic of Volunteers with Nate Whitfield
Host: Kelsey Mulcahy, Sales Executive at Rosterfy.
Guest: Nate Whitfield, community health advocate and Fundraising Specialist at Hato Hone St John, with volunteer roles spanning governance, strategy, and youth leadership across several national and international organisations.
When: May 6th 12:00 - 12:30 (NZST)
Webinar Overview: Hear an insightful Lunch and Learn discussion including a Q&A with Nate Whitfield.
Nate Whitfield is a passionate advocate for community health. Currently working as a Fundraising Specialist for Hato Hone St John, whilst volunteering extensively across governance, strategy, community engagement, and youth leadership, training, and advocacy, Nate has volunteer involvement in Hato Hone St John, Volunteering New Zealand, St John International, Multiethnic Young Leaders NZ, and Auckland Council.
Nate is also pursuing postgraduate study in Māori Studies and Strategic Communication, coupling his unbridled passion for the community & voluntary sector with cultural knowledge and connection.
Nate reflects, "ko te take nui i roto i tō tātou mahi aroha, koia ko te mahi tahi tātou mō whai ana i te pikinga o te ora kei roto i ngā hāpori, mai Aotearoa ki te ao." "The true purpose of our mahi aroha (for-purpose work) is joining together to make life-changing differences in our communities – from Aotearoa to the world." From fundraising for vital ambulance stations to shaping the strategic direction of the sector, Nate is dedicated to a future of thriving community health.
Key Takeaways from the Webinar:
- Demographic Change & Superdiversity: Understand how cultural and population shifts are reshaping volunteer engagement—and why inclusivity matters more than ever.
- Engaging Young People: Create purposeful pathways that empower youth through leadership, skills-building, and long-term involvement.
- Strategic Community Impact: Move beyond transactional volunteering—align programs with meaningful, community-driven outcomes.
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