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Sad news from Volunteer South - Invercargill

We are terribly saddened to share with you the sad news that Isabel Murray, Manager of the Citizens Advice Bureau in Invercargill passed away earlier...

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Introducing Steve Baker - Community Connector Dunedin & Coastal Otago

We are thrilled to introduce our new Community Connector in Dunedin & Coastal Otago - Steve Baker. Steve was born in the North motu of Aotearoa Ne...

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Volunteer Voices - Graham Quinn. "It's like having a relative in town."

“Like having a relative in town” Losing the independence that comes from having your own set of wheels and the ability to drive is tough. When you l...

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Volunteer Voices: "I love that KiwiHarvest ticks two boxes I'm passionate about." Beth Lyons.

A delicious three course meal made entirely from rescued food set Beth Lyons on her volunteer journey. “I attended a dinner where KiwiHarvest and Sus...

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Come and join the Volunteer South team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Volunteer South team. Are you passionate about volunteering? Do you love working with people? We are lo...

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International Volunteer Day 2022 - Together, Act Now.

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

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Volunteer Voices - "It’s an amazing opportunity to help other people realise how amazing they are."

Story and photo credit and thanks to Angela Reid. Opportunities. It’s a word used often by Mhairi Rowbottom when talking about her experience with th...

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Volunteer Voices - Tasmin Murphy, Doing It For A Cause, Not Applause.

December 5 is International Volunteer Day and this week we met inspiring young Wanaka volunteer, Tasmin Murphy. The Year 9 Mount Aspiring College stud...

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Volunteer Awards 2022. Shining a light on volunteering in our community.

This year, International Volunteer Day celebrates the unity and collective action to support and make a change in our community. After such a tough fe...

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Haere ra, farewell, sayonara Hagino.

Hagino, our amazing Dunedin, Coastal Otago Community Connector, is moving on from our Volunteer South Team. Hagino is a valued member of our small tea...

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