Happy New Year! We hope your 2019 has started with a bang and that you are still sticking to those new year resolutions! Make 2019 your year and start the new year the right way, by volunteering for a start-up.
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Today is International Volunteering Day. This is a day to recognise and connect with the global volunteer movement of which we are all a part. This year’s theme, ‘volunteers build resilient communities,’ acknowledges the vital role that volunteers play in preventing, preparing and responding to inevitable shocks and stresses within our communities, and building resilience to make us stronger. How are you planning on celebrating volunteers today?
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Wellington City Council are running a project to make Wellington more accessible, so today we teamed up with the Wellington Chocolate Factory, taught people New Zealand Sign Language and got Wellingtonians ideas about accessibility.
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Today marks the first day of Mental Health Awareness Week 2018. The theme this year is Let nature in, strengthen your wellbeing – Mā te taiakia whakapakari tōu oranga! So, why not accept the challenge this week and not only let nature in, but get out there, get some vitamin D and volunteer in nature.
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Looking for things to do on a rainy day? Collaborate is the new, fun way to volunteer and features hundreds of volunteer opportunities. With a third of these roles being remote it means you can do them from anywhere in New Zealand, including your warm, snuggly bed.
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Evey volunteers and gives back through many different aspects of her life. She is immersed in the multicultural community in Nelson and has a talent for networking and, connecting and supporting people from a huge variety of backgrounds.
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Mo uses her skills in communication and, digital and social media to give back and enjoys volunteering for organisations with values and goals she really cares for.
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Meet Jessica! Jessica has a passion for the creative arts. She uses her skills in this area to advocate for people and the causes she cares deeply about.
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Collaborate has been built by the community for the community, which is why this is such a special achievement. If you are one of the hundreds of people who has consulted on, co-designed and used Collaborate then this is for you!
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Meet Tyler! Tyler is passionate about photography and videography and has joined the Collaborate team as our videographer/ vlogger. Tyler wants to create impact and connection through video.
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Meet Chantelle! Chantelle is extremely passionate about volunteering and has recently joined the team as a Brand Ambassador. She volunteers to give back, inspire and help make a difference.
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Nick is passionate about empowering people to realise their potential and achieve their goals. Nick is currently completing his Masters in Public Policy and is using his skills and experience to evoke change.
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Lara is passionate about advocacy and giving people a voice. She uses her skills and insight developed as an intensive care nurse and as a law student to volunteer for a number of community organisations in Wellington.
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Meet Ruiteng, a Law and Commerce student at Victoria University. Ruiteng volunteers as a way to not only give back to those who have helped him but also to show gratitude.
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Araina is passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation, design and travel. Araina volunteers for a large number of community organisations and her passions are clearly seen in each role.
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Essentially, social enterprise brings together entrepreneurial skill and genuine concern to make our society a better place.
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After adversity is when community comes together faster than ever.
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We encourage you, in any way possible, to find a way to give back over the holidays. Whether this is something small like gifting an unwanted present to a local charity, or signing up for some volunteer work with friends, you’ll reap the rewards of the warm fuzzies you get when you bring cheer to those doing it tough this Christmas.
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