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Seasons Greetings |
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Volunteering New Zealand wishes all volunteers and our member organisations the very best wishes for the festive season, and a bright and exciting 2012.
Our office will be closing on Friday 23 Decemeber, and Vanisa, Claire, Anna and Tia will be back on Monday 9 January ready to start 2012.
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Governor-General becomes Patron of Volunteering New Zealand |
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MEDIA RELEASE
5 December 2011
Governor-General becomes Patron of Volunteering New Zealand
Volunteering New Zealand is pleased to announce the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, as their Patron.
Volunteering New Zealand’s Chairperson Gillian Peacock says that “Sir Jerry Mateparae has a passion for volunteering in New Zealand and is the ideal patron for our organisation”.
This evening the Governor-General is hosting a reception at Government House Wellington, as part of International Volunteer Day (5 December). Invited guests include volunteers, managers of volunteers and community leaders.
Sir Jerry and Lady Janine Mateparae recognise the value of volunteering, and the commitment and diversity of the thousands of volunteers around the country.
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Celebrating Diverse Volunteers for 10 years |
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MEDIA RELEASE
5 December 2011
International Volunteer Day – Celebrating Diverse Volunteers for 10 years
2011 marks the ten year anniversary of International Year of Volunteers (IYV+10) which ties in with International Volunteer Day this coming Monday.
The Christchurch Earthquake, Rena disaster and Rugby World Cup have all provided numerous and diverse ways for New Zealanders to get involved with volunteering this year.
Executive Director of Volunteering New Zealand, Vanisa Dhiru says that “Volunteers are the foundation of our society, proven throughout 2011 with volunteers building and promoting New Zealand”.
“Volunteering New Zealand calls for the social profit sector to get creative on role planning and development of volunteer jobs, and be sure to explore the skills that potential volunteers can offer for the time they can offer. Get to know your potential volunteer force and use them in the best way possible to achieve your objectives and mission.”
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