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12nd level, 74 Grey St, Gisborne, Ph 8684522, email: [email protected] website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 1

Volunteer NewsGrowing Vitality in a Volunteering Community

Nov / Dec 2014 Issue 52

Tena Koutou,

With Internaonal Volunteer Managers Day celebrated this week and looking forward to celebrang

Internaonal Volunteer Day on 5th December, we would like to acknowledge the extraordinary contri-

buon of people working in the voluntary sector, it is through your generosity that our community or-

ganisaons connue to provide and support services that enrich and improve the lives of so many oth-

ers. Without your connued support these organisaons would not be able to survive. We are fortunateto live in a city with a strong volunteer ethic, people are prepared to roll up their sleeves and help out in

many ways.

Internaonal Volunteer Day is a mely reminder to recognise volunteers and their contribuon. We en-

courage community groups to nominate someone from their group to receive recognion at the IVD

event we will host on 5th December. This year, we are combining with Tairawhi Community Voice and

will be presenng the Nan Evans Awards for Community Involvement. This award is presented for

strength of spirit and dedicated work in the community. is intended to acknowledge voluntary acon,

teamwork or inspiraonal leadership.

If you would like to nominate someone, forms are available from our oce or via email, please let us

know if you have any one you want to nominate.

I would like to thank Kay, Sophia, Rosemary, Jane P, Alice, Steve, and Marn who have all contributed

their me to the Centre throughout the year either in the oce or at events, and our Board members,

Fleur, Tim, Dawn, Brian, Hans, Stephanie and new members, Diane, Monique and Grant, who have pro-vided good governance and a hand at events. We appreciate the contribuon of you all and realize we

are a richer place because of you.

Nku i roto i ng mihi, n

Jenny

Making the Connecons...

Throughout the year, we have been

connecng volunteers to help or-

ganisaons deliver services, we

have also been connecng groups

to work together. One recent pro-

ject was connecng students from

Gisborne Girls High School andmembers of Cameron Road Nurse-

ry to work on a gardening project

to establish a garden at GGHS.

The groups are busy working to-

gether to clear the secon ready for

planng. We look forward to seeing

the outcome.


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Jane Says

Wesay it every year, around this me how quick the months have own by and we reect on the

highs and lows of the year, by now most of us are ready for the long holiday break and we muster up our

last burst of energy for the nal push to the end goal -a long holiday break, Sounding familiar?

Does it have to be like this every year? How has your health been this year?, were there mes when you

struggled into work ,coughing and sneezing a box of ssues under one arm and a pocket full of throat

sweets, because the thought of taking a few days of sick to recover was more complicated than a year 12

math paper, why is that?

Why is it so hard to take sick leave? As a leader of people you nd it easy to send home sick sta, you

manage the gap they leave, call upon help from others and or get stuck in yourself; the service manages

for a few days, it does not collapse and disasters dont happen. So why is it so dierent when you themanager is unwell? Its because the service falls apart, as there is no one to ll your shoes, no one can

pick up and dy loose ends for a few day whilst you recover aer all no one understands your role, it

cannot be shared nor tasks delegated out amongst the team.

Who are you kidding?

If your organisaon falls down every me you are absent then some serious sustainability planning is re-

quired. You are a manager of people, you can guide, instruct, support and value the contribuon and

skills each of those people that work with you have. Where is the value if you truly feel that they are not

capable of managing in your absence for a few days? No excuses they will know the reason why you are

dragging yourself into work and this will surely aect their willingness to support you and the organisa-

on.

So how about starng the New Year o believing that you are not indispensable, Train up and supportone or two of your sta members on the work topics which keep you awake at night in preparaon for

when the winter cold strikes next year.

Make burn out a thing of the past in your organisaon, accept we all get sick, no one likes a martyr but

team members respect and value an honest and realisc leader.

Enjoy and have a safe and very happy Christmas and holidays .

Regards Jane

Think About It...

Do you appreciate your volunteers?

Comments from volunteers-

Volunteers want to be informed They would like to be included

They would like to learn new skills

They dont want payment, they volunteered !

They want respect.

They would like to be listened to, they have some good ideas.

Dont forget volunteers are the voice of your organisaon, if you arent treang them with respect, they arentgoing to respect you! They may love what they are doing, but if they feel they are not included or not listenedto, they will tell others!


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Highlighting:

The LIFE UNLIMITED STOREGisborne

LIFE Unlimited is a not-for-prot, community focused organisaon founded in Hamilton

32 years ago. LIFE Unlimited works to the vision of Living Independence for Every-

one In keeping with the strategic plan the all new Your local Life Unlimited Store in

Gisborne was launched in June 2012. This new site allows us high visibility and our cen-

tre is more accessible to the wider community for people with either health, disability

or age related impairments, their whanau/family or the general public.

The Gisborne Team invite you to visit : 101 Wainui Road

MJ Bloem and Michelle, together with NASCs Tracy Hewson and Andrea Haisman, and our volunteers, as well as

our Hearing Therapist Cheryl Sco, are all available to assist in any way they can.

So many products and services in one locaon.

Opening hours for Informaon and Equipment for sale or hire: Monday to Friday 9.00am5pm

NASC available by phone from 8.30am

Be assured that you dont need to have a disability to visit our store we have some-

thing for everyone!

Volunteering New Zealand facilitates this celebraon so New Zealands volunteers can be recognised and acknowl-

edged for their invaluable work done in our communies.

The theme for IV Day in 2014 is:

Ma ni ma mano ka rapa te whai.

By many, by thousands, the work will be accomplished.

Without the ongoing support from many volunteers who give their me to their community, the volunteer sector

simply wouldn't be able to provide the services they do.

IV Day is an opportunity for volunteer involving organisaons to promote the work they do at a local, naonal and

internaonal level. Helping to build stronger communies is something that all New Zealanders should be proud

of, especially the thousands of dedicated volunteers who support worthy causes every year.

Help us inspire the next generaon of volunteers. Join in the celebraons and promote the day in your community
http://www.volunteeringnz.org.nz/


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Community Notices

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GISBORNE EVENT

24 hour Walk for Cancer (Fundraiser

Event)

14-15 March 2015 at the Show-

ground

Think about getting your teams together now. Regis-

tration only $20 per person then fundraise to support

locals through their cancer journey. Contact Cancer

Society

Ph 867 1795 for more information

Locals supporting locals.

Sport Gisborne Volunteer of the

Month:

To nominate a star sports volunteer

from your club or team,visit our website: hp://

www.sportgisborne.org.nz/links/VOLUNTEERS/

Volunteer_of_the_Month_Nominaon_Form

Our Volunteer of the Month receives a $25 voucher from Pep-

pers Beachfront, Sport Maker merchandise, and a volunteer dis-

count card.

Loo Volunteer Sports Maker

People can show their appreciaon for sport volunteers who

blow a whistle, coach, balance the books or help cook the sau-

sages for the fundraising BBQ, by sending a thank you e-card at:

loovolunteers.co.nz

People who receive a thank you e-card will then be entered into

a monthly draw to win $500 worth of merchandise for them or

their team, including balls, team medical kits, cones, or cloth-

ing. There are two winners from Gisborne every month.

SGT Prize-giving Presentaons

Sport Gisborne Tairawhi would like to aend your Sports prize

giving and present an award/prize to your Volunteer of the

Year. Please contactCarl Newmanon 06 868 9943 ext. 719 if

you have a special sporng volunteer who deserves to be recog-

nised.

For further informaon please contact:

Carl Newman Community Sport Adviser -Sport Gisborne

Tairawhi

Phone: (06) 8689943 Ext 719

Tairawhi Environment Centre Workshops

Saturday 15th November -

Lets talk about bees and how to set up your own

beehive

12-1pm. 56 Balance Street. Cost: $5.

Saturday 22nd November -Bio-

intensiveCompost Workshop. 12-2pm. Cost: $5.

Please wear suitable footwear and bring gloves.

Saturday 29th November -Companion Planng

with SuperGrans. Cost $5.

Saturday 6th December -Wormfarm Workshop

Cost: Free

For more informaon on any of the above work-

shopsplease contact TEC on 8674708.

Te Ara Tika Trust is a Kaupa-

pa Maori Gamble Free ser-

vice. If you need help, sup-

port or just need to talk to

someone please ring or text Roimata Waihi

027 4545 938 or Mata Lemon 027 4545 934.

Our service is free and condenal.

Never doubt that a small group of con-cerned citizens can change the world.

Indeed, it is the only thing that ever

has.- Margaret Mead
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Volunteer Positions

GVC Notices

For more informaon on any of the above con-

tact : [email protected]

We currently have 60 volunteer posions availa-

ble, check out our website:

www.gisbornevolunteer centre.org.nz

and follow us on Facebook

Volunteer Coordinators Support Group

and the Field Ofcers Network Group

Have nished meeng for this year. The groups

will begin again February 2015 . Dates to follow

We welcome new organisaons:

If you belong to a community group

and would like to join the Gisborne Volunteer Centre,

please let us know.

Registraon forms for organisaons and people

wanng to volunteer are available on our website:

www.gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

The Cancer Society are seeking volunteers to help

with the sorng of the donated goods for their

Garage sales. Sorng takes place Tuesday morn-

ing's can you help?

Relay for Life, March 2015

We are seeking volunteers who would like to help

out at next years Relay for life.

Currently we have a variety of positions for before,

during and after the event in March 2015.

The Blind Foundaon is seeking volunteers to

support many of their acvies and programmes.

Could you help out with serving afternoon tea, be-

friending and socialising with participants.?

If you think you could we would love to hear from

you.

Tairawhi Community Law Centre are looking

for a volunteer person who has the me, skills,

knowledge and experience necessary to prepare

funding applicaons and accountability returns to

assist the Manager.

Christmas Gift Wrappers

Get into the Christmas spirit !

Do you like wrapping gis, meeng

people, and having fun? Join

Gisborne Volunteer Centre with our

Christmas gi wrapping service at The Ware-

house.

Dont forget to get

your gis wrapped

by us !

Funding Sustainability / Community

Fundraising Hot Tips Workshop

26th February, 2015 , me to be conrmed at

the Red Cross Rooms .

This informave workshop will be presented by

James Ausn, FINZ

Put it in your dairy

Growing vitality in a volunteering community


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Thanks

to all the volunteers who have

given their time and collected

for many organisations this year.


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Thanks also to the following businesses who

have kindly helped us and supported us

Our Mission is to:

Strengthen our community by providing aclimate that encourages volunteering

Board MembersFleur PaengaDiane Carter _ SecretaryBrian Cochrane TreasurerMonique CarlyleYouth representativeGrant MacDonald

Office StaffJenny Greaves -ManagerJane Kibble coordinator

Kay ClarkeOffice SupportJane PutnamDesigner

Office hours: 9:00 2.00 pm Week days

Street Address: Level 2, River Oaks Mews,74 Grey St

Postal Address: P O Box 105, Gisborne

Phone: (06) 8684522Email:

[email protected]

Check out our website:

www.gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

Like us on:

Member of Volunteering NZ

J N Williams Memorial Trust

Thank you to the following funders for continuing

to provide funding throughout the year.

Summer is gradually coming, but the fesve season seems to be coming faster.

Before you wind down for the holiday season, remember your volunteers and

think about how your organisaon can acknowledge their contribuon, a per-

fect opportunity will be on Internaonal Volunteer Day coming up on 5th De-cember. Remember also to take care of yourselves and enjoy the season.

Meri Kirihimete ki a koe me te whanau

Merry Christmas to you and your family


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P O Box 105

GISBORNE 4040

Core Funcons of a Volunteer Centre

Raise the prole and promote volunteering

Facilitate community connecons

Provide informaon, advice and support on volunteering

Work with volunteering organisaons to develop volunteering opportunies

Promote and advocate for the interests of volunteers

Work with organisaons to develop volunteer opportunies

Work with organisaons to develop and maintain standards

Promote management of volunteers as a profession

Honour the Treaty of Waitangi

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 orEmail: [email protected]

Thank you

Happy Volunteering! E noho r

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