Tania Jones

Volunteers in New Zealand Secondary Schools

Office: PhD Room, Level 1, Rutherford House, Pipitea campus, Wellington 6011

Supervisors: Prof Karen Smith & Prof Jane Bryson

Profile

A trained secondary school teacher with a background in educational technologies, project management in tertiary education and economic development, senior leadership roles in the charity sector, Tania has a diverse employment background. Combining this experience she established a private coaching and consulting firm with a focus on the development of early entrepreneurship, leadership and community governance in 2010 which continues to operate. She has over 20 years' experience in not-for-profit governance, including as Chair, across a variety of organisations covering national, regional, and local interests.

Tania has long been a committed volunteer for education, youth enterprise and community development issues. She is a passionate champion for volunteering in all its forms and committed to supporting volunteering within New Zealand and internationally.

Qualifications:

Master of Education University of Waikato
Bachelor of Education University of Waikato
Bachelor of Social Science University of Waikato
Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) University of Waikato
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Education Technologies) Massey University
Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce (Business Research) Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

Research interests:

Community led development, youth development, social enterprise, nonprofit management, enterprise education, volunteers and volunteerism, volunteer management, volunteer cultures, community governance.