Volunteering Canterbury

Volunteering Canterbury
Schedule of Events for Volunteer Awareness Week
15-21 June 2008
as at 5 May 2008

9-23 June
Window displays at Christchurch Community House Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi, 141 Hereford Street

Saturday 14 June
Chalked “V”’s on pavements around central city (Chch Central Rotoract)

Monday 16 June
Two page Supplement in the “Press” Also an article about Employee Volunteering in “Press” Business section.

Monday 16 June 2.00 p.m.
Presentation of 2008 Volunteer Recognition Awards by Hon. Ruth Dyson M.P., Minister for the Community & Voluntary Sector. At Cashmere Club, 88 Hunter Terrace, Christchurch. Entertainment from Emeralds and Greenstone whose music combines Maori, Irish, and Scottish traditions. Refreshments provided. All welcome. No charge.

Tuesday 17 June at 1 pm, 7.30 p.m. and 10.30 p.m.
CTV will feature Volunteers on the “Good Living” Programme.

Wednesday 18 June at 10 am.
CTV will feature Volunteers on the “Good Living” Programme.

Wednesday 18 June 11.30 a.m.
Volunteering Canterbury has half hour radio programme on Plains fm 96.9

Wednesday 18 June 2-4 p.m.
Think Global, Act Local – A Get Sustainable Challenge workshop for businesses, on reaping the benefits of becoming more involved in your community. Venue: South Library, Colombo St, Christchurch. Cost: $35 ($25 for members of the Sustainable Business Network). RSVP to: southern@sustainable.org.nz

Wednesday 18 June
Women’s Centre will treat all their volunteers to a game of mini golf with refreshments.

Thursday 19 June
Full day workshop “Understanding your organisation’s finances” (in partnership with Unitec)

Ruth Gardner
Manager
Volunteering Canterbury