Volunteer Nelson is now actively promoting the Found Directory (www.found.org.nz/) on Facebook (www.facebook.com/FOUNDdirectory) as part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness and increase visibility for the many valuable organisations listed.

The Te Tauihu Volunteer Strategy has been proudly launched in Nelson at the Community and Whānau Hui. It was developed by community organisations, local Councils, inter-agency staff, and the wider community. Vision Everyone in Te Tauihu has easy access to a broad range of fulfilling volunteer work opportunities –to enrich their lives while contributing and connecting to their community. Goals The community has access to flexible, rewarding volunteer opportunities. Organisations are supported by people who contribute their time and expertise. Barriers to volunteering are identified and addressed. All formal and informal volunteering in our communities is recognised, valued and celebrated.

Many people find it difficult to talk about dying, yet dying is an important stage of life and is inevitable. We plan for the birth of a child, yet when it comes to the end of life, we don’t often want to think about it, or talk about it.