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Helping others to cook for good health

Frederick Wihongi got into teaching others to cook because he wanted to improve his own health. Now he’s won recognition from SociaLink’s Volunteering Services for his contribution for International Volunteer Day on December 5. He’s down at St John’s Church in Ōtumoetai on a Friday helping a group of

Under the Stars: Plastic table to a community lifeline

In the heart of Tauranga's city centre, something remarkable happens every week.  Under the Stars began in late 2014 with a plastic table set up outside the Tauranga City Library serving meals for the homeless.  Liz Kite, inspired by a need she saw in the community, decided to take

Volunteering makes a Tauranga migrant feel at home

It’s Welcoming Week, and Jason Rigon is a prime example of a migrant who has helped make his new home in Tauranga a more friendly place for other newcomers. Filipino Jason is President of Club Filipino Tauranga Inc. (CFTI), and settled here with his family, wife Joy and three

Volunteering Services helps with a successful breast cancer fund-raiser

The Breast Cancer Support Trust Papamoa Hills Night Walk, held in July 2024, was a resounding success, thanks in large part to the dedication and support of volunteers who signed up through Volunteering Services, and the promotion they did to attract volunteers. The event drew approximately 400 participants, who

Top 10 Star Volunteer: Margaret Harper

Introducing Margaret Harper, one of the Top 10 Star Volunteers! If you have heard the beautiful sound of the harp while visiting Tauranga Hospital you have encountered Margaret and her gifted playing. "Margaret provides music therapy to 'soothe the soul' of patients, whānau and staff at Tauranga Hospital. Margaret's

Top 10 Star Volunteer: Lindsay Goodin

Introducing Lindsay Goodin, volunteer at Waipuna Hospice depot and one of the Top 10 Star Volunteers! Lindsay brings his 'A' game every week when he volunteers at the @Waipuna Hospice Fraser St depot, using his specialist skills to sort valuable jewellery and metals from the assortment of donations received.

Top 10 Star Volunteer: Jean Walters

Introducing Jean Walters, a volunteer with Age Concern Tauranga Inc and one of the Top 10 Star Volunteers! In 2009, Jean began volunteering with Age Concern Tauranga's visiting service. Motivated by her mother's experience with loneliness, she started visiting a new friend weekly, providing companionship for 15 years. Throughout

Making a friendly space for elders in Waihī Beach

Trudy Van Stee is in her happy place - behind the drums at a music afternoon with about 20 members of A Friends Place. She’s surprised to be Volunteering Services’ Volunteer of the Month, but the many older people living at the beach aren’t. They know about the many activities

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