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

2 April 2026 | Articles

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

25 March 2026 | Articles

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

25 March 2026 | Articles

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

17 March 2026 | Articles

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

3 March 2026 | Articles

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

Volunteer Gets Recognition

25 November 2025 | Articles

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

8 October 2025 | Articles

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

16 September 2025 | Articles

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...

From left: Barbara Rogers, Margaret Finnie and Berly Park while having a morning tea break at 54Church St Hospice Shop
Volunteer of the Month – August Honouring Margaret Finnie

14 August 2025 | Articles

For nearly nine years, Margaret Finnie has been a quiet yet powerful presence at the 54 Church Hospice Shop. Twice a week, without fail, she dedicates...

A Heart for Service: Charles Alsop – Volunteer of the Month of July

21 July 2025 | Articles

Age Concern South Canterbury recognises the incredible impact of one of its most dedicated volunteers. When Charles Alsop first began volunteering wi...