Photo Gallery

12 May 2021

Group Volunteers - US Embassy Youth Council at Richmond Community Gardens

On 12 May a small group of hardy souls from the US Embassy Youth Council endured the freezing wet conditions, to help out at the Richmond Community Gardens. The team put together a set of woven frames on the garden beds, contributing to the continuous development of the fungi farm. Things are really starting to take shape now!

Two people in the rain, using large sticks to create a screening frame in a community garden Two people in the rain, using large sticks to create a screening frame in a community garden Two teams of people in the rain, using large sticks to create a screening frames in a community garden Two teams of people in the rain, using large sticks to create screening frames in a community garden Multiple people working in the rain, using large sticks to create screen frames in a community garden A completed screening frame made of woven sticks
18 Apr 2021

Family Volunteering Day at Linwood Park

On 18 April, we repeated our popular family volunteering painting event with over 40 participants! We painted the remaining sides of the toilet block walls at Linwood Park, and once again the outcome was most impressive! Thank you to all the families who came along, young and old, you made a real difference! We look forward to seeing many of you again next time.

A group of adults and children painting a wall in a park with bright colours A group of adults and children painting a wall in a park with bright colours A table of paint pots, beside a group of adults and children painting a wall in a park with bright colours A group of adults and children painting a wall in a park with bright colours A table of paint pots, beside a group of adults and children painting a wall in a park with bright colours. The Volunteering Canterbury banner in the foreground A group of children and an adult painting a wall in a park with bright colours A group of adults and children painting a wall in a park with bright colours A brightly coloured, painted wall on a building in a park A brightly coloured, painted wall on a building in a park
20 Mar 2021

Clubs & Societies Day for Older Adults

On 2 March, we attended the second Clubs and Societies Day (for older adults) at Turanga Library. As always, it was an honour to engage with a wide variety of people and represent volunteering. We look forward to helping many more people make a difference through volunteering!

Two women sitting at a table playing ukeleles People in medieval dress, standing in front of a table A man stands beside a display for The Just Dirt Trust A table displaying model rockets and a sign that reads "Christchurch Rocketeers A women sitting at a table. The Christchurch Film Society banner in the background A large, fluffy Chinese Dragon displayed on a table. The Volunteering Canterbury banner in the background
20 Feb 2021

Culture Galore Festival 2021

On 20 February, we took part in the annual Culture Galore festival, celebrating the wonderful multicultural diversity of our city. Thank you to our student volunteers from St Margaret’s College and Catholic Cathedral College for helping us man the stall, engage with visitors and supervise the young painters! #VolunteersRock!

Three high school student volunteers stand near a Volunteering Canterbury flag in a park area. Two gazebos on either side of them Three high school student volunteers stand in front of a blue gazebo holding a red cardboard frame that reads "Are you ready to make a difference? A group of adults and children sit on the ground painting small rocks. People stand at an information table behind them. Crowds of people milling in the background Two children hold up their painted rocks for the camera, as they look through the red cardboard sign that reads "Are you ready to make a difference? A selection of painted rocks on the ground, drying in the sun Five high school student volunteers and a child stand in front of a blue gazebo and look through the red cardboard sign that reads "Are you ready to make a difference?
8 Feb 2021

I Love Brighton

On 8 February, we were delighted to be part of the annual “I Love Brighton” event! There were loads of activities for the young and not so young, crafts, food, and local musicians entertaining throughout the day, including an enthusiastic Kapa Haka team from Rawhiti School. A stunningly hot Summer afternoon brought out the crowds, and we met lots of interesting people! Thanks to everyone to came by our stand to say “hi”!

A display of Volunteering Canterbury information pamphlets on a table, under a blue gazebo, alongside other gazebos and displays A large crowd of people in a park. An inflatable obstacle course in the background and the Christchurch Porthills behind them A group of young people wearing purple shirts, performing in front of a crowd