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Last week, we held our AGM and released our Annual Report. You can read the full Annual Report for 2019-2020 here: bit.ly... (copy and paste this link or click the 'read more' button below).
Here's a few highlights:
- We celebrated 317 new volunteer seekers registering … View moreLast week, we held our AGM and released our Annual Report. You can read the full Annual Report for 2019-2020 here: bit.ly... (copy and paste this link or click the 'read more' button below).
Here's a few highlights:
- We celebrated 317 new volunteer seekers registering with us, 244 volunteer applications, adding 29 new volunteering opportunities, facilitating five networking meetings and five professional development workshops, and connecting with 22 new community organisations.
- Our Chairperson, Beth Barnes, wrote "This year has been different, challenging, and unlike any we’ve known, but we have learned some new things that we can take into the future and continue the evolution of the organisation, making sure we continue to be relevant in the future."
- Our Manager, Meg Martin wrote "I would like to truly thank our member organisations, our incredible staff and volunteers, as well as our funders and stakeholders for being so engaged in the development of our volunteer programmes and volunteerism. I would also like to thank our past, current, and incoming Board members who sit around the table and give their time, expertise and insights to Volunteer Marlborough. We are very fortunate to have such a diverse and passionate group of people who believe in the important work that we do."
Because helping others, being generous, or acting thoughtfully for the benefit of others will make you feel really good!
What's your why? Tell us in the comments 💬⤵️
Would you like to get involved in a community organisation?
You can see all available roles (and apply … View moreBecause helping others, being generous, or acting thoughtfully for the benefit of others will make you feel really good!
What's your why? Tell us in the comments 💬⤵️
Would you like to get involved in a community organisation?
You can see all available roles (and apply online) on our website (click the read more button below).
Alternatively, send us a message, call 03 577 9388, email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz, or book an appointment online via our main Facebook page.
Reusable coffee cup manufacturer Biopak has issued a recall for some products, due to the possibility of part of the cup detaching when liquid is present.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) issued the recall on September 30, advising people to stop using it immediately … View moreReusable coffee cup manufacturer Biopak has issued a recall for some products, due to the possibility of part of the cup detaching when liquid is present.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) issued the recall on September 30, advising people to stop using it immediately as a user could be burnt or scalded.
What you need to know:
- Contact Biopak or ring 0800 246 725 to get a refund on faulty items.
- The products were sold from January 2013 to September 2020
- All resuable coffee cups (8oz, 12oz, 16oz) in plain green or white should be
returned to Biopak.
- Those with custom names “SexieCoffie”, “Columbit”, “Echo”, “Hedland”, “Crop to Cup” or “Home Grain”. Should be returned immediately.
To find out more about this recall, see the government recall website.
My little cat went outside on the evening of August 31st from Arthur Street in Blenheim and hasn't come home since. I'm desperate to have her back and I'd really appreciate it if you could keep an eye out for her. Her name is Dumpling and she's a tabby. Her tail goes all the way… View moreMy little cat went outside on the evening of August 31st from Arthur Street in Blenheim and hasn't come home since. I'm desperate to have her back and I'd really appreciate it if you could keep an eye out for her. Her name is Dumpling and she's a tabby. Her tail goes all the way over her back when it's up, she's a bit timid and not very bright, but she's my heart.
Dumpling is 18 months old now, she's microchipped and de-sexed. She has a very round sounding meow. She's a kind of yellow possum-coloured tabby cat with spots on her belly. If you've been feeding a cat that sounds like this, who's been around for the last few weeks, I'd really, really appreciate it if you could get in touch, or catch her and take her to a vet or the SPCA.
If you've had a tabby cat pass away on your property in the central Blenheim area I'd really like to be able to put her body to rest in the garden that she loves so much.
Please help me find her. Thank you.
It's spring at Springlands so we're offering a 'GST Free October'. You save 15% on all electrical work done in October, no matter what the job large or small.
Phone Today 027 521 5270
Until the 11th of October, purchase a regional newspaper or the Sunday Star-Times, find the daily code and go into win 1 of 100 medium vegepod and trolley stands.
Hey neighbours,
Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.
Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.
In fact, once … View moreHey neighbours,
Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.
Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.
In fact, once you’ve tacked on the weekends, you’ll end up getting a whopping 25 days off out of those 10 stat days, plus your region’s anniversary day.
To find out how to get the most out of your annual leave next year, click here.
In this week’s issue we say avocados are the fruit we all long to grow. It’s time to plant salad greens in containers, inspire junior gardeners, turn lawns into new garden beds and repot and feed hippeastrums.
We list 10 trees to plant to attract birds to your garden for shelter and a … View moreIn this week’s issue we say avocados are the fruit we all long to grow. It’s time to plant salad greens in containers, inspire junior gardeners, turn lawns into new garden beds and repot and feed hippeastrums.
We list 10 trees to plant to attract birds to your garden for shelter and a year-round food supply. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and there’s another chance to win Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
SNIP ‘N’ CHIP comes to Marlborough and Kaikoura!
SPCA is excited to relaunch their desexing and microchipping campaign, this time in Marlborough and Kaikoura!
For a limited time, owners can get their pets desexed, microchipped and put on the New Zealand Companion Animal Register at the … View moreSNIP ‘N’ CHIP comes to Marlborough and Kaikoura!
SPCA is excited to relaunch their desexing and microchipping campaign, this time in Marlborough and Kaikoura!
For a limited time, owners can get their pets desexed, microchipped and put on the New Zealand Companion Animal Register at the heavily discounted price of only $20!!!!!!!
Springlands Vet is Snip n Chipping cats for only $20 per cat! To book please call the Springlands Vet on 035780661.
Vetcare Kaikoura can do either your cat or your dog for only $20 per pet - For Kaikoura residents only. To book please call Vetcare on 033195693.
There are LIMITED numbers available so GET IN QUICK.
Newsprint end rolls are for sale again at the Marlborough Express office in Blenheim! They're great for arts and crafts, wrapping paper, disposable table cloths... what do you use them for?
NZ Sign Language is unique to our country and is one of New Zealand's three official languages, so those are some great reasons to celebrate it!
Check out the Neighbourly team trying their hand at simple greetings that you could sign in your neighbourhood.
Help us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.
The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these … View moreHelp us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.
The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these new babies than supporting Plunket to support them.
Every qualifying testpot you buy = a $1 donation to Plunket!
Offer applies until 4 October 2020 at Resene owned ColorShops.
Are you short on time but still want to give back? Do you have a hectic family schedule or an unpredictable work roster?
Try casual volunteering!
When you join our 'Single Events Volunteers List', we will let you know about one-time volunteering opportunities (like street appeals, working… View moreAre you short on time but still want to give back? Do you have a hectic family schedule or an unpredictable work roster?
Try casual volunteering!
When you join our 'Single Events Volunteers List', we will let you know about one-time volunteering opportunities (like street appeals, working bees, festivals, expos, etc.) and you let us know if you're available. There is no obligation to say yes to every event, and no long-term commitment!
Interested? Take two minutes and join by clicking the 'read more' link below
At Volunteer Marlborough, we believe volunteering is for everyone. It doesn't matter how old you are, what your abilities are, what skills you have, or what your gender, ethnicity, religion, or culture is; EVERYONE is welcome to engage with our services and we will support you to find a … View moreAt Volunteer Marlborough, we believe volunteering is for everyone. It doesn't matter how old you are, what your abilities are, what skills you have, or what your gender, ethnicity, religion, or culture is; EVERYONE is welcome to engage with our services and we will support you to find a volunteering opportunity!
For people who want a little extra support, we offer a Supported Volunteering program. To find out more about this, you can:
- message us via social media,
- call 03-577-9388 (between 10am and 2pm),
- email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz,
- or book an appointment via our main FB page
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