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Volunteer Voices - "Even a tiny smile from a baby brings sunshine to my day.” - Sarah

Being a drop in volunteer for Upper Clutha Plunket suits Sarah Eagle down to the ground. “I don’t have any formal role. I just lend a hand where and w...

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Volunteer Voices - ’There are more priceless moments than I can count' Bob Christians, Red Cross.

Bob Christians lights up when he speaks about his volunteering. “This role gives me snapshots of pure joy and it’s a privilege to be part of these peo...

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Volunteer mentors strengthen community governance across the Central Lakes

Volunteer mentors strengthen community governance across the Central Lakes A community governance mentoring programme has wrapped up for the second ye...

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Volunteer South team take a break

Please note out offices will be closed from December 22nd until January 15th whilst our team take a well deserved break. Our online connections servic...

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Doing the good mahi for food rescue charity KiwiHarvest

Three pairs of Wānaka volunteers are doing the good mahi for food rescue charity KiwiHarvest. Working in collaboration with the Queenstown branch of...

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Celebrating Connections with IHC

IHC is excited about new developments in its Volunteer Friendship Programme in Otago. IHC’s Volunteer Friendship Programme is about making a positive...

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Celebrating and encouraging the power of collective action.

December the 5th is International Volunteer Day and Volunteer South | Kaitūao o te Taitonga is celebrating volunteers and the change they bring about...

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Volunteer Voices - "That's why I love volunteering. I meet the best people." - Laura

Laura Watkins loves a good chat. “I’m a very social person and I love meeting people from different walks of life and learning new things from them” s...

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Volunteer Voice - "I’m just a little more grateful for the joys in my own life."- Lois

A CanBead jewellery making workshop only takes a couple of hours but in that time Lois Greer, Workshop Volunteer for the Gore/Invercargill area, sees...

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Volunteer Voices - "You can really feel connected to the community through volunteering." - Annie

Volunteer Annie Cervelli loves gardening and the kids at Wanaka Primary School are benefitting from it. “Gardening is very fulfilling and the Garden t...

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