Volunteer Voices - "It's a privilege and something I love doing." Sharyn Gingell-Kent.
February 2023 Written by Juliette Hicks, Volunteer South. Boating, sailing, paddling and swimming are synonymous with a Wānaka Summer. Juliette Hicks...
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Volunteer Voices - Graham Quinn. "It's like having a relative in town."
December 2022 “Like having a relative in town” Losing the independence that comes from having your own set of wheels and the ability to drive is toug...
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Volunteer Voices: "I love that KiwiHarvest ticks two boxes I'm passionate about." Beth Lyons.
December 2022 A delicious three course meal made entirely from rescued food set Beth Lyons on her volunteer journey. “I attended a dinner where KiwiH...
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Volunteer Voices - "It’s an amazing opportunity to help other people realise how amazing they are."
December 2022 Story and photo credit and thanks to Angela Reid. Opportunities. It’s a word used often by Mhairi Rowbottom when talking about her expe...
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Volunteer Voices - Tasmin Murphy, Doing It For A Cause, Not Applause.
December 2022 December 5 is International Volunteer Day and this week we met inspiring young Wanaka volunteer, Tasmin Murphy. The Year 9 Mount Aspirin...
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Volunteer Voices - “I'm fizzing to help... It’s my seventh marathon volunteering at an aid station!"
November 2022 The New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Queenstown Marathon has an international reputation for its scenic course, but volunteer...
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September 2022 THE BUDDY PROGRAMME Story by Angela Reid, Story Writer Volunteer Winning a supreme volunteer award last year has brought the Buddy Prog...
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Volunteer Voices - Volunteering helps Shayla support other youth
August 2022 Story by Angela Reid, Story Writer Volunteer; Photo supplied Shayla Kara knows what it’s like to struggle in dark spaces. But volunteering...
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Volunteer Voices - "It's the genuine care for the people we serve that underpins everything we do."
July 2022 When life throws up a confusing curved ball Laura Smith is a bright and happy voice of reason. A volunteer at Queenstown's Citizens' Advice...
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Volunteer Voices - Beautiful walk & entertaining companions on the walking school bus.
July 2022 For half an hour every Monday morning Nicki Barnard gives back to her community. “I get to have a beautiful walk with some very entertainin...
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