Volunteering

The heart of our community

Latest News

Volunteer’s extra help recognised

By Shelley Inon, The Courier On top of her day job, a Timaru volunteer has still found the time to help two extra organisations. As part of this year...

Welcome to Allison Ross – Community Connections Coordinator (Mid Canterbury)

Volunteering Mid & South Canterbury is delighted to welcome Allison Ross to the team as our new Community Connections Coordinator for Mid Canterbu...

Volunteer enables others to help

By: Shelly Inon, The Courier One of Timaru volunteer Nicki Curr’s four volunteering roles is finding the perfect role for others. Mrs Curr volunteers...

Upcoming Events

Managers' Peer Support Coffee Morning, Ashburton
Managers' Peer Support Coffee Morning, Ashburton

27 May 2026 - 10:30am to 11:30am

Monthly Managers Peer Support Gathering

Best Practice Area 7: Exit volunteers
Best Practice Area 7: Exit volunteers

27 May 2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm

The Volunteer Best Practice Guidelines provide a framework to consider and review your own volunteer management practice. In this interactive session,...

Coffee & Chats Peer Support - Timaru
Coffee & Chats Peer Support - Timaru

9 Jun 2026 - 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...