Kia ora, welcome to Volunteering Northland
12 August 2026
Learning NZSL makes you a better communicator and listener, whether you are a volunteer or a volunteer manager.
More than 24,000 New Zealanders use New ZealandSignLanguage every day. NZSignlanguage is a combination of hand shapes, facial expressions and body movements.
Why should you learn NZSL? Learning NZSL makes you a better communicator and listener - it literally opens your eyes to new ways of talking to others. Whether you are a volunteer or a volunteer manager, it is really beneficial to know the basics of NZSL to connect with Deaf or hard-of-hearing volunteers, team members and the wider community.
In this Beginners course you will learn to introduce yourself, ask and answer short questions, as well as learning the alphabet for basic communication.
We will run 2 beginner courses - just pick the date and time that works best for you:
Cost: $20 pP
If the cost of the workshop is a barrier, please contact us directly for a sponsored spot: info@volunteeringnorthland.nz
This session will be presented by Kim Robinson from NZSL Club Trust, member of the NZ Sign Language Teachers Association. NZSL Club Trust is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to educating the community and raising awareness of Deaf culture in New Zealand. NZSL Club Trust serves to support people and groups with learning and practicing NZ Sign Language throughout NZ.
