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12 Aug 2021

Lincoln University Student Expo

On 12 August, we took part in the Lincoln University Student Expo, chatting to students about what's involved when you volunteer, and how you can give back to your community while gaining valuable skills - for life and your CV! It was great to see so many young people interested in volunteering and making a difference in this way. And, what a beautiful Spring day to top if off!

A woman stands behind a stall, talking to a student about volunteering. Volunteering Canterbury banner in the foreground. Tourettes Association of NZ banner in the background A garden area with daffodil plants, beginning to flower. Trees and buildings in the background
28 Jul 2021

Our annual Student Volunteering Expo

On 28 July, we held our annual Student Volunteering Expo in partnership with University of Canterbury to give students the opportunity to talk volunteering face-to-face with a range of organisations. As always, this event had a great turn out, the Undercroft was buzzing! Special shout out to Jessie, who volunteering to help us man our stall for the occasion. We met Jessie at a recent Employment Seminar for Refugees and Migrants hosted by St Barnabas Church. We were also joined by Kobe, a Hearing Dog who has recently joined the Vounteering Canterbury team, accompanying our Outreach Manager.

A large open room, crowded with people A woman kneels down to hug a dog
13 Jul 2021

Richmond Community Garden opens Fungi Farm

On 13 July, we were delighted to see the opening of the Fungi Farm, at Richmond Community Gardens. Many of our group volunteering teams have given time and effort to this community project, and it's wonderful to see all that come to fruition. What a positive contribution to the local community!

A collage of six images showing a large outdoor area, covered in bark, with wooden sculptures made to look like mushrooms. Children playing. A ribbon being cut to open the gardens
21 Jun 2021

Volunteer Recognition Awards 2021

On 21 June we held our annual Volunteer Recognition Awards for 2021. What an inspiring bunch of individual and group volunteers! Special thanks to our fabulous entertainers from StarJam, Ethan Hawker and Amy Verdellen, and our inspiring guest Speaker, Wendy Thompson of Bellyful. And a huge congratulations to all award recipients - thank you for the exceptionally valuable role you play in making a difference in our community.

A display of framed certificates on a table A large room full of seated people, looking towards the speaker, Glenda Martin, near the front stage A girl dances while the audience looks on A boy stands and sings into a microphone Guest Speaker, Wendy Thompson of Bellyful, stands at the lecturn speaking to the audience The group of Award recipients, standing at and in front of the stage, holding their awards and flowers Robyn Ogle, from Bellyful, with her award Steve Baker, from Big Brothers Big Sisters North Canterbury, with his award Loraine van der Colff, from Birthright, with her award Dot Volovik, from Cancer Society CWC Division, with her award The Gardeners Team, from Canterbury Workers’ Education Assoc, with their Awards The Idea Services Team, from CCC Graffiti Programme, with their Awards Sara Ford, from Christchurch Kidney Society, with her Award Julie Florkowski, from Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, with her Award Barry Doherty, from English Language Partners, with his Award Parisa Binaeizadeh, from Imagination Station, with her Award The Administration Support Team, from Lifeline Aotearoa, with their Awards Glenys Whitelaw, from Literacy Christchurch, with her Award Michaela Morrison, from New Brighton Project, with her Award The PARS Challenger Team, from Prisoners Aid & Reintegration Society, with their Awards Theresa McLennan, from Petersgate Counselling Centre, with her Award Kelynge England, from Recreate NZ, with his Award Julie Gray, from Shirley Community Trust, with her Award The Akaroa Volunteer team, from St John NZ - Akaroa, with their Awards Liz Taylor, from St John NZ - Christchurch, with her Award Ross Purves, from St John of God, with his Award Jessica Shackel, from The Green Lab, with her Award Christos Merentitis, from Yellow Brick Road, with his Award Jordan Moss, from Youthline Central South Island, with his Award The PARS award recipients and their supporters Theresa McLennan, from Petersgate Counselling Centre, with her supporters Julie Gray, from Shirley Community Trust, with her supporters Kelynge England, from Recreate NZ, with his supporters Julie Florkowski, from Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, with her supporter
14 May 2021

Group Volunteers - St Andrews' College Preparatory School at Richmond Community Gardens

On 14 May a team of enthusiastic students from the St Andrew’s College Preparatory School were ‘buzzing’ from their time at Richmond Community Gardens… getting involved in the community is a great way for our young people to experience making a difference, being active citizens, leadership… all while having some fun! Thanks team STAC!!

A group of St Andrews College students, standing together into an outdoor area Five St Andrews College students standing with spades and gumboots Two St Andrews College students with wheelbarrows full of garden mulch Four St Andrews College students kneeling in front a pile of mulch, filling purple buckets A group of St Andrews College students spreading mulch over a garden area St Andrews College students weeding