Volunteering

The heart of our community

Latest News

Volunteer Gets Recognition

By: Shelley Inon, The Courier Timaru Timaru volunteer Dennis Veal would "rather wear out than rust out". Mr Veal is the Volunteering Mid a...

Shining a Spotlight on Robin Crawford – Volunteer of the Month

Robin Crawford, nominated by the Geraldine Community Vehicle Trust, has been making a difference in the community for over six years. Each week, he vo...

Our 2025 Annual Report 2025 is here

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Annual General Meeting in August. We are delighted to share our Annual Report. The report highlights the in...

Upcoming Events

Celebrating International Volunteers Day in Mid Canterbury, Ashburton
Celebrating International Volunteers Day in Mid Canterbury, Ashburton

5 Dec 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm

It's International Volunteers Day on 5th December and we are celebrating with a special event on that day. Our very own mayor Liz McMillan is the gues...

RESCHEDULED: Coffee & Chats Peer Support - Timaru
RESCHEDULED: Coffee & Chats Peer Support - Timaru

16 Dec 2025 - 10:00am to 10:45am

Every two months, we have a Coffee & Chat Peer Support meeting for volunteer leaders managing or coordinating volunteers in the community. This in...

Managers' Peer Support Coffee Morning - Ashburton
Managers' Peer Support Coffee Morning - Ashburton

28 Jan 2026 - 10:30am to 11:30am

Monthly peer support meetings for managers.