The Star: June 15, 2023

24 The Star Thursday June 15 2023
18-24 June 2023 | #NVW2023 #thebigshoutout | www.nationalvolunteerweek.nz
Every life fully
lived at Hōhepa
Sabine Grey became a volunteer because
she wanted to make a positive impact on
her community. As a former student of
neighbouring Cashmere High School,
she was familiar with Hōhepa’s vibrant
community of people with intellectual
disabilities.
Sabine started volunteering with our
Friday Music Group, where she played the
clarinet and shared her passion for music.
Sabine tells us that she loved seeing how
much everyone enjoyed singing and
dancing along to their favourite songs.
When a new job meant she couldn’t
continue with the music group, Sabine
chose to visit Debbie at Hōhepa’s Kaiwara
house on Wednesday nights instead. They
have a great time going for walks, doing
puzzles and working on crafting projects
together. During this one-to-one time,
they’ve developed a close relationship
and Sabine looks forward to chatting with
Debbie each week. Recently they attended
Hōhepa’s annual Variety Show held at
Sabine’s old school, Cashmere High. They
had an amazing time together and loved
seeing all the hidden talents of the people
at Hōhepa.
Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu
national volunteer week
All Hōhepa volunteers have big hearts
and want to give back to their community,
but it’s often surprising how personally
rewarding volunteering can be. Sabine’s
friendship has made a positive difference
to Debbie’s life, but also her own. She’s
learnt new skills and gained a deeper
understanding of how Hōhepa supports
people with intellectual disabilities.
This Volunteer Week we want to share a
heartfelt thank you to Sabine and all our
amazing volunteers. Your dedication is
instrumental in our kaupapa of every life
fully lived, he oranga tu, hei oranga wairoa.
Supplying free
curtains
The CEA Curtain Bank has been proudly
helping families in need since 1995. We
have recently passed the milestone of
10,000 free curtains supplied to homes. If
you want free curtains, visit our website and
complete a measurement form online. Or,
give us a call to have one sent to you.
As winter approaches, now is the time
to think about insulating your home. At
CEA, we also offer subsidised insulation
and heating for eligible households. 80%
subsidised insulation is available through
the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme. As
a charitable trust, we can provide financial
support to cover the rest.
A properly insulated house will keep you
warmer and save money on your power bill.
To check your eligibility, visit our
website at www.cea.co.nz, or call us on
0800 438 9276
June is dedicated to celebrating our
awesome volunteers who make a
difference across Aotearoa.
Everyday people
save lives
NZ Blood Service says a huge thank you
to our wonderful volunteers who help to
look after our donors once they have given
blood and plasma. Their commitment
and generosity ensure the donors are well
cared for post-donation.
We have approximately 30 volunteers
who help us out at the Chch Donor Centre
(based at Lester Lane off Deans Ave).
Throughout Canterbury, we have over 65
volunteers who look after the refreshments
for the donors at the mobile blood drives.
We greatly appreciate the support of
all of our volunteers but for National
Volunteer Week we would like to put the
spotlight on Lyn Bell.
After her retirement from support
services at Chch Public Hospital, Lyn
started working as a volunteer for NZBS
and has been with us for over three years.
Lyn works three shifts each month at
the donor centre and local mobile blood
drives.
Lyn says that becoming a volunteer for
NZBS was an easy transition because she
has been a donor for over 20 years (with
300+ donations under her belt).
And she says that it’s a great place to
volunteer because everyone is happy to be
here and, as a donor and a volunteer, you
know that you’re helping someone in need.
Thank you and aroha
to all our volunteers!
Free high-quality
curtains for
families in need.
Our Curtain Bank has been
running since 1995. Thank
you to our amazing staff
and volunteers who have
made this happen.
www.hohepacanterbury.com
Get in touch for free curtains and
subsidised insulation.
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www.cea.co.nz
0800 438 9276