What's worked
Get ideas for your activities by reading about volunteer attraction initiatives across the country.
Volunteer attraction toolkit
This toolkit has information and resources to help your brigade to recruit new volunteers. If you would like support, have questions, or suggestions (including additional resources) for the toolkit, please email us at volunteer@fireandemergency.nz
Due to a significant rise in requests for volunteer attraction support, we ask for at least two months’ notice for in-depth support. We still have capacity to answer enquiries, provide advice, and order resources for your brigade.
If you have run a successful promotion, please let us know! We would love to share your successes and look forward to including photos and ideas from across New Zealand.
Plan your own promotion
There are different ways to attract volunteers. Work out what you plan to do, and how long it may take.
Hold a successful open night
Make sure you give a warm welcome. Resources to help make your event a success.
Photographing your brigade
Tips and tricks to capture the spirit of your brigade for social media and promotional materials.
Tips for social media and policies
Example Facebook posts to attract volunteers. Tips for managing your Facebook page, and, links to social media and media policies.
Signing up volunteers
Use our registration form to gather details of potential volunteers
Engaging with local employers
Use this guide to help you approach employers in your local community to help find volunteers available during the day.