VOLUNTEER NEWS

Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community

Mahuru/ Whiringa-- nuku September/ October 2013 Issue 45

Gisborne Volunteer Centre

Annual General Meeting

16 September 2013 1.00 Red Cross Hall 336 Palmerston Road
Daffodil Picking at Te Karaka for the Cancer Society Daffodil day

All welcome

Tena Koutou Along with a large group of volunteers, I spent a beautiful morning out in at Te Karaka on Wednesday picking daffodils for the Cancer Societys Daffodil Day. Around the district, people have donated their daffodils to this cause, the patch at Te Karaka is a particularly large one and each year Mrs Cranswick donates them to the Cancer Society. Many hours have been put into establishing and tending this plot for the benefit of others. Volunteering takes place in so many different shapes and forms, and this is one example of how it is the generosity of giving in so many ways that make volunteers a special kind of people. During the past financial year we have made 314 referrals to community groups , people registering to volunteer rose slightly and fourteen new organisations joined the Centre. An increasing number of people are registering via the website. The internet is having an impact on how people become involved in volunteering and they may register directly with groups. Our focus, however, is to provide a holistic volunteering service, promoting, supporting and recognising volunteering in the community, so while people registering may remain static, the Centre is busy strengthening the volunteer sector in the community. We have some exciting and varied positions available at present , from laying trap lines in the bush to showing cruise ship visitors around town. We are looking for around 24 new volunteers to be guides and another 36 to help in a new preloved goods shops opening soon. Check out what is available in the positions available column in this newsletter, on VolunteerNow or by contacting us, if you are interested in any please let us know. Since our last newsletter, Grant has moved onto paid employment at EIT, where he is helping people move into the workforce and Patrick Kaiwai has joined our team. Jane K is back in for a few hours a week and Jane P and Flo are still providing fantastic support in the office. Nku i roto i ng mihi, n
336 Palmerton Rd, Gisborne,

Jenny
Ph 8684522 ; email: [email protected] website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

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Spotlight on
Tairawhiti Events
Mountain Safety Council Kids Colouring Competition Entries close Fri 13 Sept Draw a picture of what you and your family / whanau are doing for Conservation Week. Open to Under 5s to 11 years For entry forms contact Gisborne Mountain Safety Council P: 8685233 [email protected] or visit the Conservation Week website Sunday 8 September Grays Bush trapping training day 9-11am Grays Bush Scenic Reserve, Gisborne Learn how to check and set rodent and stoat traps. Bookings essential as numbers are limited. Contact: Jamie Foxley, Tairawhiti Environment Centre P: 8674708 Saturday 14 September Avian Aversion training East Cape Hunting and Fishing Club, Te Araroa Domain 1-4pm with Hal Hovell All hunting dogs included on hunting permits are required to be trained to avoid native birds. Cost is FREE. Contact DOC (06) 8690 460 Conservation Week Quiz Night 6-8pm Test your quizzical skills about our environment and a range of other topics including fun challenges. Cost $2 pp Winning team wins the pot. Spot prizes Contact: Trudi DOC P: (06) 8690 460 [email protected] Waikanae Stream Clean Up 9am-12pm, Meet at Grey Street Skate Park Join a community effort to tidy up a precious city waterway. Gloves and rubbish bags provided. FREE, SAUSAGE SIZZLE & SPOT PRIZES Contact: Tairawhiti Environment Centre P: 8674708 www.knzb.org.nz Saturday 21 September Browns Beach Clean up 10am-12pm, Meet at Browns Beach end of lagoon. Join a community effort with Te Wherowhero lagoon restoration trust to clean up the beach dunes. FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE & SPOT PRIZES. Contact Tairawhiti Environment Centre P: 8674708 GHSG Beach Clean up Meet at Waipaoa River Mouth Centennial Marine Drive Join Gisborne Home School Group efforts to clean up the Waipaoa River mouth, meet at 10am. www.knzb.org.nz Sunday 22 September 2013 Working Bee at Motu Kiwi Creche, Motu 9.30am Tree planting, Weed removal, Cleaning tin capping on predator fence, Setting up tracking tunnel Phone Fiona (8635809) for more information and to register interest

336 Palmerton Rd, Gisborne,

Ph 8684522 ; email: [email protected]

website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

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Community Notices

The weekly Early Bird Market in Alfred Cox Park is holding a special Spring Fair from 6:30am til 9:30am on September 21st to celebrate the spring solstice. If you are interested in having a stall at this special market please email [email protected] or call 867 2000.
Tairawhiti Environment Centre World Car Free Day/ Spring Fair: 22nd September, 11-3pm, at the Tairawhiti Environment Centre,56 Ballance St. Come join in this community celebration of Spring and the International Car Free Day. Mystery walks and bike rides from the venue. Music, crafts, massage, plants, and EAST (Eastland Alternative System of Trade) stalls. Event is weather permitting, will be postponed to the following Saturday if wet on the day! For details and enquiries, ph the Tairawhiti Environment Centre on 867 4708 or email us on [email protected].

NO YOUNG PERSON SHOULD GO THROUGH CANCER ALONE Buy your $4 Bandanna during 13th 29 September To help make sure they dont.
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All money raised in locally remain in our local branch and supports our local 13 -24 year old patients, siblings and bereaved siblings.

Going Digital - On 29 September 2013 Local Body Elections - Something to consider before you vote, ask candidates how they can support the social sector especially the volunteer sector.
336 Palmerton Rd, Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: [email protected] website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

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GVC Notices
Volunteer Coordinators Support Network Meetings -24th September, 11 o'clock Poverty Bay Caf VNZ Conference, Collaborative Korero , 19th 20th November [email protected] International Volunteer Manager s Day 5th November, International Volunteer Day 5th December

Hospice shop, opening soon.

Hospice Tairawhiti shop will be opening its doors to then Gisborne public soon. After many years of relying on fundraising events, Hospice has decided to open a shop to supplement the much needed funding we need to provide free medical, nursing and emotional support, as well as equipment to the terminally ill patients and their families in the Gisborne region. The Hospice shop will be staffed by 34 volunteers under the expert guidance of a shop manager. Our philosophy of care will be fundamental in the day to day running of the shop. There will be a strong emphasis on the benefits of recycling pre-loved clothes and home wear, to ensure the continuation of the free specialist care, through our slogan turning second hand goods into first class care The Gisborne Volunteer Centre will be advertising positions to cover 4 hourly shifts. Comprehensive training will be given to all volunteers interested in helping Hospice make a success of this great initiative. Please contact Jenny for further information

Volunteer Positions
Experienced bush volunteers to help run trap lines in the Whinray Scenic Reserve one to two days per month. Applicants must be experienced at bush walking and fit as the terrain can be challenging. Trapping experience an advantage but not essential as training will be given. Can you spare 4 hours a week to work in an exciting and vibrant store? Retail or Customer Service experience are a bonus. Trade Aid will provide full training, free parking and a great staff discount (and a guarantee that you will contribute to changing the world : ). Drivers and Assistants are wanted for The Sunshine Service who have three vans and provide transport Monday to Friday for the elderly and disabled in our community. Can you assist for one day every now and again.

Menzshed
Are you or do you know someone who a is retired or unemployed man? Are you sick of sitting at home without being active or having anyone to have a good korero with? Do you love building and tinkering? A Menzshed could be the perfect place for you!

Tauawhi Mens Centre is interested to work in collaboration with the Te Tairawhiti community, social service organizations and businesses towards the development of a Menzshed in our local region. Menzsheds offer a friendly, social and active environment for men of all ages where men are able to participate, engage and Do you have good local knowledge and like show- form connections with other men through constructive ing of your town and , we are looking for vibrant activities. Sheds are a place for men to develop friendpeople to guide cruise ships visitors around town ships, relax and feel safe in an environment where they during the summer months. Training is provided are listened to, valued and not judged.

Retail volunteers wanted for a new preloved clothing and homewear community fundraising shop opening soon. Four hour shifts per day, one day a week. For more information please contact: Gisborne Volunter Centre, phone 8684522 [email protected]

It is important that the development of a shed comes from the grassroots and is responsive to the local community and men. We are holding a Consultative Hui on Tuesday 1st of October 5:30pm at the Gisborne District Council to hear YOUR korero on the development of a Menzshed. Kai and tea and coffee will be provided. For more info or to rsvp, contact us at: 068688278 [email protected] 71 Peel St (upstairs), Gisborne.
website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

336 Palmerton Rd, Gisborne,

Ph 8684522 ; email: [email protected]

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Our Mission is to: Strengthen our community by providing a climate that encourages volunteering Board Members Fleur Paenga Chairman Tim Marshall Deputy Chair Brian Cochrane Treasurer Dawn Gretton Secretary Stephanie LawYouth Representative Office Staff Jenny Greaves -Manager Jane Kibble Volunteer Coordinator Norman Fleming Raffle / Appeals Telephonist Flo Burns Office Support Jane Putnam- Office Support Patrick KaiwaiOffice Support

Gisborne Volunteer Centre thanks our Funders and Supporters:

Office hours: Street Address:

9:00 2.00 pm Weekdays Red Cross Building, 336 Palmerton Rd, Gisborne Postal Address: P O Box 105, Gisborne Phone 06 8684522 Email: [email protected] Website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

Member of Volunteering NZ

Abercorn Charitable Trust (local Masonic Lodge)

Welcome to our new members Te Whare Hauora O Te Aitangi Hauiti

If you are a community organisation and would like to be a member of the Gisborne Volunteer Centre please contact us. We can help with your volunteer recruitment, training, promote your organisation and share information and resources.

Thank you for your donation towards upgrading our computers. Please let us know . If your details have changed. If you have changed your address, If you dont want to continue receiving our news letter Phone 8684522 or Email: [email protected] Thank you

Happy Volunteering!
336 Palmerton Rd, Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: [email protected] website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

The challenge in volunteering is not to aim at doing the things no one else has done, but to keep doing things everyone could do but most never will.

Useful information for volunteering involving organisations: Best Practice Guidelines for Volunteer Involving Organisations, www.volunteeringnz.org.nz Competencies for Managers of Volunteers, www.volunteeringnz.org.nz Essentials of Volunteer Management , http://volunteer.xperts.co.nz

P O Box 105 GISBORNE 4040

Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community

Core Functions of a Volunteer Centre

Raise the profile and promote volunteering Facilitate community connections Provide information, advice and support on volunteering Work with volunteering organisations to develop volunteering opportunities Promote and advocate for the interests of volunteers Work with organisations to develop volunteer opportunities Work with organisations to develop and maintain standards Promote management of volunteers as a profession Honour the Treaty of Waitangi