Kindy Champion – Bruce
Photo by Charles Anderson, Nelson Weekly - thank you Charles! Bruce Murry-Campbell has been volunteering in Kindergartens for the last 27 years after having an accident which left him unable…
30 IHC Volunteers scoop Car Company Community Champion Award
No fewer than 30 IHC Volunteers were The Car Company Community Champions Award winners this past month. Asked to nominate just one volunteer, Jane Peoples, Volunteer Co-ordinator for IHC Nelson…
The Power of Social for Local businesses and Organisations
A chance to familiarise yourself with how to use social media for local businesses and organisations, with a focus on leveraging local events in the community. This will be an intro level event where we will cover the basics of social media marketing together with some practical tips.
Standing up for Volunteers and Volunteering
Original blog by Helga Wientjes, Chairperson, Volunteering NZ, October 2019. Life is about making an impact. Recently I attended the investiture of Prof Karen Smith, previous Chair of Volunteering New Zealand, who was…
Engaging the Older Volunteer
The shocking fact is that volunteering hours have fallen by 42% ** By 2031, 26% of the population will be over 65. This means that as community organisations we will…
Forest School – invitation to child educators
Are you interested in Forest School? If so come and join us on 5th November at The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Nelson. We will be introducing the inspirational Forest School approach, demonstrating…
Filing cabinet
Free to a good home: metal 3-drawer filing cabinet with keys and a number of file packets.
In Crisis? Pause, get help, choose to live!
Story in support of Mental Health Awareness Week | 23 - 29 September 2019 You may have spotted a tattooed semi-colon (;) on someone’s hand or arm and wondered what…
Success of our local charities depends on young people
A group of Nelson Tasman charities are collaborating to enable young people into leadership and governance roles in their communities. With funding from Nelson City Council the joint venture between…
Volunteers needed for Nelson’s 1st Latin American and Spain Film Festival
Volunteers are needed to help with set up each night at the Latin Film Festival starting Saturday 07 September until Sunday 27 October. If you can help, and would like…