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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.
Belonging through volunteering
'I found a balance between the motherland in which my roots stem and my current homeland in which my branches stretch'
The healing power of play
'The simplicity of play affects the child, their family and me as a volunteer. I always leave with a smile on my face too.' - Daniel Jiminez
Volunteer Stories
Helping young people grow
I had a family friend who supported and mentored me when I was young. I felt that I could give back and that I wanted to give back.