Volunteering

The heart of our community

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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...

Organisation Spotlight: Age Concern South Canterbury

At Volunteering Mid & South Canterbury (VMSC), we love showcasing the incredible organisations in our region and the difference they make in peopl...

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...

Upcoming Events

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...

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

22 Apr 2026 - 10:30am to 11:30am

Managers' Peer Support Coffee Morning, Ashburton Every month, we have a Coffee & Chat Peer Support meeting for volunteer leaders managing or coord...