Stories

Carol, Volunteer Receptionist at the Cancer Society Kāpiti.
Spotlight on a Member - Cancer Society Kāpiti

As you pass under the beautifully carved waharoa and cross the threshold into the reception area, you are sure to receive a very warm welcome from one...

Kāpiti Cottage - Volunteer Story Celebration 2024 Winners

Our team of volunteers drive for us, assist with activities and help with lunches - all go above and beyond what we expect. We run a day activity cent...

St Vincent De Paul Society – Kāpiti Vinnies - Volunteer Story Celebration 2024

They are a group of amazing people from Our lady of Kāpiti Parish that reach out to all people in need. They provide free food hampers incl petrol vou...

Te Raukura ki Kāpiti - Volunteer Story Celebration 2024

When we have a full house, whether it is the Royal New Zealand Ballet, or rowdy local legends Hogsnort Bulldog's Goodtime Band, everyone manages to fi...

Grief Companions - The Loss and Grief Centre Kāpiti - Volunteer Story Celebration 2024

Tell us why the team of volunteers inspired you to nominate them: They touch many lives giving their time to listen to people grieving after losing a...

Kaibosh Kāpiti Horowhenua - Volunteer Story Celebration 2024

Our dedicated group of volunteers plays a crucial role in our vision: Zero Food Poverty, Zero Food Waste. By collecting surplus food, quality controll...

Kāpiti Women's Centre - Volunteer Story Celebration 2024

Our team support women on the Kāpiti Coast, they chat and refer, make them a cuppa, are always there when a women comes into the centre, they register...

Kāpiti Community Foodbank - Volunteer Story Celebration 2024

My volunteers turn up week in and week out to sort our incoming donations, pack parcels for clients and they turn up to major collection events such a...

Nga Manu Nature Reserve Team Volunteer Story Celebration 2024

Nga Manu operates a nature reserve with endangered birds, reptiles, fish, insects and plants in a 15 hectare site. Many of our species are also part o...

Ōtaki Kids Market (Ōtaki Women's Community Club) - Volunteer Story Celebration 2024

I would like to nominate the Volunteers at the Ōtaki Kids Market. They play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and successful operation of this spe...