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Volunteer Stories

Read inspiring stories about volunteers who are making a difference in their community. 

Life of caring makes a real difference For 34-year-old Havelock North woman Abbie Montgomery volunteering is in her blood. Ever since she can remember, giving to others has been a part of her life. Even as a teenager, Christmas Day was spent assisting her mother run community dinners. Read More

Volunteering not just for the older generation  It is not everyday you get to see people who are the same age as your grandparent's and older, keeping fit and having fun with modern technology but that what Autumn Ward is getting to do with the residents at Roseanna Resthome. Read More

Age no barrier to exercise with Wii on hand

Jared Sims is bridging the generation gap and  getting into the swing of it.

Jared approached Volunteering Hawkes Bay and was referred to Age Concern to introduce Wii Sport. Members enjoy interacting with games of golf, tennis, baseball and boxing. Jared says that he enjoyed interacting  with the older generation, because they have 'heaps of experience'.Manager Sarah Potter says Age Concern was looking for something more intergenerational to break down misconceptions about older people. With the baby boomers coming through, there will be a greater focus on technology.