Join us for the Community Advocates exhibition at Cultural Conversations This year, we are excited and grateful to partner once again with the Motueka Family Service Centre to run the Community Advocates campaign in the Nelson region. This public awareness initiative aims to promote positive messages about family safety through the voices of community figures.

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.