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COVID-19: Volunteering in a new "normal"

18 Mar 2020 | Articles

Volunteering will keep our communities connected ... being kind in a new way!

COVID-19 planning: Tips for Non Profits and Volunteer Engagement Leaders

16 Mar 2020 | Articles

Tips for nonprofits and volunteer engagement leaders as you prepare your organisation’s volunteers for COVID-19

A Creative Approach to Protecting the Environment

3 Feb 2020 | Articles

In 2017, Catherine Patten and a group of friends were looking for a challenging and worthwhile project that they could tackle together. Catherine sug...

The Gift of Volunteering

9 Dec 2019 | Articles

"It showed us that the gift of charity goes beyond a few hours of volunteering. It has a ripple effect and touches others in ways you can’t even imagi...

A helping hand in an emergency

28 Nov 2019 | Volunteer Stories

It puts a different perspective on life ... you don’t see the reality, you don’t see the emotions that are right in front of your face

Take the Next Step

9 Aug 2019 | Articles

Ambassadors Programme - a chance to look to the future and see the next phase of your life not as a loss but the start of a new adventure.

Breaking through barriers with arts and craft

7 May 2019 | Articles

Creating craft is an ideal way to break through the language barrier that can isolate the deaf, and empowering the deaf is what it’s all about.

The Noise, the Smell and the Excitement

10 Apr 2019 | Volunteer Stories

“Walking in front of cars revving and raring to go might look dangerous but ... " Read Russell's story about volunteering at Waikaraka Park Family Sp...

For the love of the Sea - 25 years of Volunteering

9 Apr 2019 | Volunteer Stories

Model ships, muffins and sailing the seas .. volunteering is more than a pastime for these two men. Its a passion!

Let's Talk about the Animals

5 Apr 2019 | Volunteer Stories

I highly recommend volunteering ... especially when you can talk to others about the animals at Auckland Zoo!


Volunteer Stories

CanTeen Bandanna Challenge

NZ Lotteries Commission’s People and Support team gave their time recently to volunteer at the CanTeen packaging and distribution warehouse based in O...