Volunteering

The heart of our community

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Farewell to Muriel & Welcome Allison

We would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank Muriel for her outstanding work as our Ashburton Coordinator. Muriel has been a valued member of the...

Des (left) receiving an award for 35 years from Graeme Mangin, a Commander of the order of St John
International Volunteer Year - February Spotlight on DRIVING

February Volunteering Spotlight - DRIVING MID CANTERBURY A quick look at the Volunteering Mid & South Canterbury website (vmsc.org.nz) shows seven...

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...

Upcoming Events

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

25 Mar 2026 - 10:30am to 11:30am

Monthly Peer Support Meetings for Managers

Best Practice Area 5: Feedback and recognition
Best Practice Area 5: Feedback and recognition

27 Mar 2026 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

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

14 Apr 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...