Do you, or a group that you’re involved with, have something to say to the people of New Zealand?
Open Door is a unique television series that lets you apply to have a documentary made about an issue, group or event that you’re involved with in your community.
If you’re actively involved with an issue - be it family, social, environmental, or whatever - a door is about to open again on TV3 Network Television. Open Door is unique in that it allows groups and individuals to speak for themselves. The format is straightforward. Only people directly involved in the issues appear on the screen, rather than "experts" and commentators, or outside observers. The programmes are made using the expertise and equipment of the production team but with participants taking editorial control: nothing will appear in the program that you’re not happy with. Open Door offers the opportunity to let people have their own say in their own way. We are looking for people with an energetic commitment to a matter that they’re actively involved in.
The key to the success of the process is having a clear idea of what you want to say. The programmes, which are fully funded by New Zealand On Air, will be broadcast by TV3 (who have the final say on which 10 proposals are chosen). Many of the previous participants also found that the DVD copies of their programme proved to be a valuable and lasting resource.
For further information, visit our website at: http://www.opendoor.net.nz/
You can apply to make a programme directly from the site, or send a brief outline of your interest or issue to:
Morningside Productions Ltd,
PO Box 108, Kaukapakapa 0843.
Phone: (09) 473 1676
Email:
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- What is volunteering?
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“Volunteering: an activity done of one’s own free will, unpaid, for the common good”
- You choose what you want to do, when you want to do it, and how long you want to do it for
- No payment involved (apart from some out-of-pocket expenses)
- Someone or something in the community is benefiting from what you are contributing
- You benefit from what you are ‘gifting’ to the community:
- learning about your community
- meeting people
- personal satisfaction
- building your confidence
- keeping active and involved
- meeting challenges
- the ability to work with a range of people
- new skills and experience
“I am only one; but I am still one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do. - Helen Keller
- How to Volunteer Wisely
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1. Research the causes or issues important to you.
2. Consider the skills you have to offer.
3. Would you like to learn something new?
4. Combine your goals.
5. Don't over-commit your schedule.
6. Non-profits may have questions, too.
7. Consider volunteering as a family.
8. Virtual volunteering?
9. I never thought of that! Check out our Member Organisations
10. Give voice to your Heart through Volunteering!
Read more...“Let us not be satisfied with just giving money. Money is not enough; money can be got; but they need your hearts to love them." - Mother Teresa
- What do you want to do?
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If you have 5 minutes
You could place a friendly phone call to an elderly shut-in.If you have 1 hour
You could give blood.If you have 5 hours
You could clean up a city park.If you have 5 days
You could build homes for Habitat for Humanity or other housing groups.If you have 1 month
You could join a clean water project to help clear a local stream of rubbish.If you have 1 year
You could join a theatre group or church choir.“Often the best way of giving oneself what one lacks is to take from oneself what one has." - Persian Proverb
