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Volunteer Voices - "I am learning and the rewards are so worth it." - Anna

June 2024 Anna Dunphey radiates enthusiasm about her role as a volunteer activities supporter with Wanaka’s MINT Charitable Trust. “I haven’t been vol...

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Volunteer Voices- "It is a privilege to be able to keep a connection and give back"- Lily

April 2024 “I view volunteering as an opportunity.” says Year 13 MAC Student LiIy Wilson. “My own volunteering has improved my people skills and confi...

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

March 2024 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...

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

January 2024 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...

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Volunteer mentors strengthen community governance across the Central Lakes

January 2024 Volunteer mentors strengthen community governance across the Central Lakes A community governance mentoring programme has wrapped up for...

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Doing the good mahi for food rescue charity KiwiHarvest

December 2023 Three pairs of Wānaka volunteers are doing the good mahi for food rescue charity KiwiHarvest. Working in collaboration with the Queenst...

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Celebrating Connections with IHC

December 2023 IHC is excited about new developments in its Volunteer Friendship Programme in Otago. IHC’s Volunteer Friendship Programme is about maki...

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Celebrating and encouraging the power of collective action.

December 2023 December the 5th is International Volunteer Day and Volunteer South | Kaitūao o te Taitonga is celebrating volunteers and the change the...

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

December 2023 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 thing...

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

October 2023 A CanBead jewellery making workshop only takes a couple of hours but in that time Lois Greer, Workshop Volunteer for the Gore/Invercargil...

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