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Celebrating amazing Leaders of Volunteer Engagement
We've had a fantastic time celebrating the Volunteering Auckland 2023 LoVE Awards – which celebrates outstanding Leaders of Volunteer Engagement.
Emergency radio volunteers heard, but rarely seen
An unassuming building on the North Shore hides a big secret – a little-known group of volunteers who could help Auckland get through a disaster.
Volunteering when disaster strikes
Is your organisation disaster-ready? Volunteering Auckland hosted a lively forum this week on volunteering in a disaster, and being prepared for emerg...
The joy of giving is Dave's driving force
A love of giving to others instilled by his granddad has become Dave Lovell's driving force.
Be kind to yourself, as well as others
For Mental Health Awareness week here are ‘5 Ways, 5 Days’: Simple things you can do for your mental wellbeing each day this week (and every week!).
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness week recognises we all need to tool to look after our wellbeing. Five days, Five Ways provides tips for a week towards better...
Volunteering to say ‘thanks for having me New Zealand’
When Urs Steck isn't busy helping set up communication systems for satellites and rockets he has racked up countless hours volunteering
Gratitude drives giving
Kapil Chadha says his life used to revolve around making money – but now his focus has shifted to raising money and seeing the reward in a smile.
Cancer Society stalwart paying it forward
John Partridge vowed to help the Cancer Society any way he could the moment he woke from a 10 1/2 hour cancer surgery that saved his life.
Volunteering Auckland welcomes new Patron Cr. Richard Hills
Volunteering Auckland is proud to announce Auckland Councillor Richard Hills as our new Patron.
Volunteer Stories
Circus and smiles
I find it very rewarding to assist the disabled to learn circus, their joyful smile always make my day.