Forward 50: September 27, 2018

volunteering/events
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Graffiti Removal – this popular team offering
through Volunteer Canterbury is weather
dependent. Removal of tagging creates safer
communities and it’s a fund group community
service project.
Conservation and the
environment
Both Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
and Orana Park are registered
charities (as are all
organisations to which
we send groups/
teams of volunteers).
Projects at these
sites can include
weeding, clearing of
enclosures, planting.
Avon
otakaro
network:
mahinga kai
This project takes place on land in the
proximity of the Anzac Reserve. Replanting
of this area aims to enhance a return of both
bird and marine life, including whitebait.
This area is ‘red zoned’ and as such requires
recognition of need for care as ground surfaces
are very uneven. It is isolated, and bathroom
facilities are in the form of a chemical toilet
in a portable shelter. Tasks at this site include
weeding, planting, placement of protection
material around new plantings, watering,
mulching.
Avon loop community
cottage
The Avon Loop Community Cottage is a hub
for those in the vicinity. This central city
group welcomes a team to come in during
September on either a Monday, Tuesday or
Wednesday morning to give the gardens a
tidy-up. You will need to bring your own
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Volunteer
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Supporting the Journey
of our Young People
There is a real need for people who are willing
to share their life skills and experiences to
walk alongside some of our young people.
These sorts of mentoring roles are supported
by regular supervision and
training. And the impact
on both the mentee and
the mentor cannot
be underestimated.
Sharing the
excitement of
achievement of a
mentee’s goal and
knowing that your
support was part of
getting there is a huge
privilege. If you want
to help, check out the
listings under the category
‘mentoring’ on the Volunteering
Canterbury database of current
volunteer roles, www.volcanmatch.com.
Helping you to make a difference!
Invest in your
community
Jennifer Beck
volunteer cooridnator
with MP Megan Woods
helping hands painting
over graffiti.
Need help to get your organisation into the
community? Making an impact requires an
investment. Your organisation’s investment
of a gift of time into the community with one
of the community groups which Volunteering
Canterbury can put you in touch with WILL
make an impact that you can talk about with
your stakeholders.
Contact Glenda Martin, Outreach and
Marketing Manager, for all your group
volunteering enquiries, or if you would like a
presentation to your team on the benefits of
volunteering and where volunteering ‘sits and
fits’ in the Kiwi culture! outreach@volcan.org.
nz
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Put some spring in your step
and explore Christchurch from
Saturday 29 September to Sunday 14
October 2018.
The Breeze Walking Festival is back for 2018
and with over 50 walks to choose from there is
something for all ages and abilities.
From child-friendly strolls to energetic treks,
to informative ambles through the central city,
we’ve catered for all interests and ages.
With a wide variety of walks in the beautiful
regions of Christchurch, Waimakariri and
Selwyn, it’s not to be missed. The walks have
been designed to appeal to those wanting
tHE BREEzE
walking festival
After Hours
Counselling Services
We can HELP you with:
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD
Stress, anger, grief
and loss
Relationships
Personal development
and growth
Addictions & health
behaviour change
Preparing for retirement
Future planning
Call Dr Murray Cameron
M.Sc (Distinction), Ph.D, DipMH,
M.Ed Counselling (Hons),
Provisional Member of NZAC
Ph: 027 694 5275
www.afterhours-counsellingservices.co.nz
to embrace nature, culture,
the arts, history and new
developments around our city.
The festival is a chance for all Cantabrians to
explore their city and region, and above all to
enjoy a social outdoor experience to celebrate
the end of winter and the coming of spring.
Make sure to get out and make the most of this
year’s festival programme.
The Breeze Walking Festival is proudly
supported by Christchurch City Council.
https://ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/
events/?programme=7
We offer counselling
and relationship
consultations for
individuals, @ couples
and families.
Available
evenings and
weekends
Home visits
in need
We can
HELP you ‘LIVE
LIFE’ and feel good
about yourself