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Student Volunteer Week
Student Volunteer week (15-21 March 2021) celebrates student volunteers, and connects young people with opportunities to volunteer.
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants give 32,000 hours of community support
To mark the start of Student Volunteer Week, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hilary Award write about the experiences and valuable contributions of their student volunteers.
Mental Health In Retirement: What You Can Do To Stay Healthy And Happy
A press release from Probus South Pacific suggests focusing on physical health, purpose, connection with others and safety, in order to enjoy mental health in retirement.
New Research Finds Elders Living In Fear Of COVID-19
Tauranga social gerontologist Carole Gordon says New Zealand needs to restore social connectedness for our Elders who are anxiously limiting their lives because they fear COVID-19.
The Citizens Advice Bureau Has Helped People Navigate Through A Period Of Uncertainty – A Tale Of Two Volunteers.
Citizens Advice Bureau is celebrating its 50th year in New Zealand. Two volunteers from different generations tell about their experiences of volunteering for CAB.
The Detail: The impact of loneliness during lockdown
A podcast by Jessie Chiang explores the social and emotional impact of multiple lockdowns in Auckland.