Nearly a quarter of New Zealanders noted a disability in the 2013 NZ Census, although only 45% of them gain employment (compared to 72% of non-disabled adults) – despite the…
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This year's call to the community sector to nominate a volunteer, or group of volunteers, who had made an exceptional contribution to the community, was very well received. Twenty-one individuals...
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‘Overwhelming’ is how Volunteering Canterbury’s Outreach and Marketing Manager describes the response to a call for nominations for this year’s Volunteer Recognition Awards. “Canterbury’s heart is pumping strongly; Cantabrians…
“Volunteering is something that we just do well!” Glenda Martin, Volunteering Canterbury’s Outreach and Marketing Manager says. “What makes it even more awesome is that we don’t just turn up…
A beautiful Christchurch day to meet up with Operations Manager, Shaun Horan, and check out some volunteer projects coming ‘on line’ soon at Ferrymead Heritage Park. Such a great place,…