Volunteer Stories

We have over 750 volunteers working across all of our services, from gardening and administration to working in our retail stores.  We couldn't do what we do without you.  Thank you!

Read stories from some of our volunteers.

Find out why they volunteer, what they do and the wonderful difference they make.

We'd love to tell your story.  Please contact our Volunteer Services department on 09 485 3536.

• “In some small way I am making a difference.”

  Barbara Litherland

• Keith Gillespie - Albany Shop

  Penchant for woodwork shines through

• Chuck & Sophia Ho - Hospice Kitchen

  "I feel honoured”

• Millie Chin - Devonport Shop

  “Hospice is close to my heart”

• Jasmin Cheng - Hospice Kitchen

  “Opportunity to meet different people"

• Paul Hopley - Finally Books

  “The more you look, the more you learn”

• Sue and Murray Picot - Ellice Road

  "Always time for a cuppa...."

• Earline Muir - 25 years of service

  "I love it...."