2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.

nz 1
July /August 2014 Issue 50
Volunteer News
Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community
The Recipients of the 2014 Gisborne Youth Awards
In the newsleters the frst half of this year I have been mainly focussing on the recruitment of volun-
teers we have looked at codes of practce ,responsibilites and identfying need, realistc volunteer posi-
tons and expectatons. All of these we at the volunteer centre can assist organisatons with.
But did you know we can also support the volunteer managers/ coordinators of our registered organisa-
tons. We have a variety of resources to share, policies, templates and connectons with many things
and people volunteering.
I also really enjoy getng out of the ofce and visitng organisatons and services not only does this con-
nect me more with each registered organisaton by seeing both the volunteers and service users (where
applicable) in acton,but gives me a chance to chat with volunteer managers about the volunteer pro-
gramme, address any issues and support them with identfying ways to manage any challenges.
Because we work with so many local organisatons it is possible to Link managers up with others who are
experiencing similar issues. I am also available should Managers wish to have some personal mentoring
tme, this can be done in or out of the work environment casual or formal.
So please feel free to get in touch should you wish to catch up with me and dont forget volunteer man-
agers meet once a month at the Poverty Bay Caf for a catch up, cofee and support networking.
Jane Says,
Just for a change
I get front page!

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 2
2
Jane Says continued

Team Building Ideas
You may have seen some of the team building coffee
break teasers that I have been running on our Face-
book page .Just for fun activities are a great team
building resource especially if your team members
work shifts, different days or share areas. In the colder
months we all seem to spend more time inside and of-
ten the place you sit and share morning tea can be
cramped and dingy.
Allowing the just for fun to be available all week enables all to take part and can create unity
within the group, is great for mixing new and longer serving team members and the subject
matter can be for all ages. It is not expensive, takes little time to set up and can be great fun for
the team. If you want to be competitive you could challenge teams or departments too.
All that is required is a small white board or scrap paper which can been pinned up and all
sorts of quests can take place!
Here are a few suggestions.
Words made out of a key theme word, you could use your organisation name, special relevant
words to your organisation, important days or local events.
Hang man--- Anagrams-----Cross words-----word search----Quiz questions---Brain teasers
Many of these can be found on line to create so you dont have to be a whizz at making up
questions.
Another option if you have the space would be a jigsaw puzzle, many op shops have puzzles for
sale or you could offer to complete one which requires checking before the puzzle can be sold.
Your team is then also collectively helping another organisation and is linking you and the op
shop teams.
Happy Team Building!
Police Vetting Changes
Changes to the New Zealand Police Vetting Service has been happening over the last six months
and will continue to be developed and implemented during 2014-2015.
Police vetting allows organisations to check the background of potential and existing workers to
influence further decisions. The service helps to keep most vulnerable members of society safe.
Changes include a new combined form for requests and consents which should be available
soon on the Police website Everybody using the vetting service will be required to sign up to a
new agreement in order to continue to access the Service. If youre already registered youll get
a copy of the new Agreement for signing soon. Theres also to be a new service which will offer
Australian criminal history checks
The Vetting Service will communicate changes and improvements as they are implemented. For
more information see: http://www.police.govt.nz./advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting.
Thank you to volunteering Canterbury for this update.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 3

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a
stone across the waters to create many ripples.
Mother Teresa-

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 4
Community Notices
3 3
72
Connecting,
Inspiring &
Supporting...

Activities & workshop programme

MONDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Drop-in activities, events calendar & TEC news
Healing Arts Therapy & Carer's studio support
Poetry & Arts Access social club:
Elder's community involvement support
Moon Gardening & Courtyard volunteer project

TUESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea: rehab workshop & learning skills support
Te Reo - Easy access multi-cultural group
Waiata / Community choir & Shared Lunch
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Fitness & recovery trainer: advice & support

WEDNESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea programme:sketching & portrait drawing
Trea programme: Ng Toi Mori workshop
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Mori Disability & Whanau:community support
Service User Management Committee group
Contact Us:
Email: tcatnz@gmail.com



Tna ttou, he mihi maioha ki ng hpori o Te
Tairwhit.
Greetngs to all our communites and organisatons in
the Gisborne region.
Never doubt that a small group of concerned cit-
zens can change the world. Indeed its the only thing
that ever has. Margaret Mead
Tairwhit Community Voice (TCV) is the new name
for the organisaton previously known as Gisborne
East Coast Council of Social Services (GISCOSS).
The reason for changing our name was to beter ex-
press what we want the organisaton to be and do
we want to include more than just social and health
services and we want to provide an opportunity for
groups, organisatons and communites to have a col-
lectve voice to express our aspiratons and concerns.
Many voices expressing the same thing are usually
more efectve than a single voice.
The TCV vision is that communites, organisatons and
groups of people across Tairawhit have a strong
voice to infuence positve change. We need your in-
put so that together we can make Gisborne a healthi-
er, happier and more connected place to live.
In additon to advocacy, research and training actvi-
tes, we provide a network of member organisatons
and groups who gather monthly to share informaton,
raise concerns, make plans and provide support. Net-
work meetngs are held on the second Monday of
every month at the BNZ Partnership Building, First
Floor, Customhouse St startng at 12.30pm.
Come along ,our next meetng is 14
th
July, wed love
to see someone from your group there! You can fnd
out more about TCV on our website:
www.tcvhub.co.nz
Ng mihi mahana, warm regards,
Gillian Creach
Chairperson

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 5
Volunteer Positions
GVC Notices
Volunteer Drivers and Transport Workshop
31st July 11am12oclock
Red Cross Rooms Palmerston Road
Covering health and safety and legal implicatons for
both organisatons and volunteers.
Free Workshop but Register atendance
For more informaton on any of the above contact info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
For all current volunteer positons available check out the website www.gisbornevolunteer centre.org.nz
Volunteer coordinators support group
Remaining- Dates for 2014- All at Poverty Bay Caf -
Tuesdays at 1.30pm
July 29
th-
August 26
th-
September 30
th
, October/
November 5
th
Internatonal Volunteer
Managers Day
All leaders, managers, coordinators of
volunteers are welcome



We welcome new organisatons:
The Longbush Ecological Trust
And
Whangawehi Catchment Management Board.
If you belong to a community group and would
like to join the Gisborne Volunteer Centre,
please let us know.
Registraton forms for organisatons and people
wantng to volunteer are available on our web-
site: www.gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
To join a team of staf in providing a friendly and safe
environment for people who have a disability and
enjoy craf actvites, tasks include socialising,
preparing morning tea, lunch and assistng with various
craf actvites.
Seeking an Administrator for
Girl Guiding, Happy to job share.
Work can be done from home

Prepare and serve morning tea
Assist with program actvites, join in with
actvites and trips Talk to those who
atend the programme and socialise with
the group

Assistng RDA clients & horses.
Inducton & Safety procedures around
horses & clients explained & demonstrated.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 6

GROWING THROUGH GRIEF is an Anglican social service which provides peer support programmes for
children and young people who are missing someone important from their daily life. This could be
through the death or major illness of a loved one, divorce or separaton of their parents, imprisonment
of a family member or other major change in family life.
GROWING THROUGH GRIEF uses the widely recognised Seasons programme to support children and
young people who are grieving.
Seasons is a child-centred and actvity based programme. The sessions may include stories,
artwork, music and games to suit each age group.
The Seasons programme respects all cultural and spiritual beliefs, providing an opportunity to
explore and express experiences with others in a safe and confdental environment.
Seasons groups are available for children aged from 5 years old and for young people up to 18
years old.
Adults may also have the opportunity to partcipate in their own group, while the children atend
theirs.
Programmes run afer school for an hour a week for nine weeks, during the school term.
A koha is appreciated to help cover costs.
Seasons provides a place for each child or young person to tell their story, to be heard and sup-
ported, as the group explore together the natural and ever-changing seasons of grief.
Become Involved
Become a Seasons Companion.
Good at listening? Enjoy working with children? Training is ofered to suitable people who may like to
become volunteer facilitators, working with small groups of children as Seasons Companions.
The next training weekend is on 30
th
and 31
st
August 2014.
For any enquiries please contact the Coordinator Or Gisborne volunteer centre
Gillian Cowperthwaite
06 868 4233 or 021 814 810
gtgeastland@seasons.org.nz
Highlighting
Jane Kibble
06 8684522
info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 7
5


Abercorn Charitable Trust
Our Mission is to:
Strengthen our community by
providing a climate that encourages volunteering

Board Members
Fleur Paenga Chairman Tim Marshall Deputy Chair
Brian Cochrane Treasurer Dawn Gretton Secretary
Hans Eijdenberg

Office Staff
Jenny Greaves -Manager Kay ClarkeOffice Support
Jane Kibble Recruitment coordinator Sophia KellyOffice Support

Office hours: 9:00 2.00 pm Week days

Street Address: Level 2, River Oaks Mews, 74 Grey St

Postal Address: P O Box 105, Gisborne Phone: (06) 8684522
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz Website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz



J N Williams Memorial Trust
Gisborne Volunteer Centre thanks our
Funders and Supporters

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 8

P O Box 105
GISBORNE 4040
Core Functons of a Volunteer Centre

Raise the profle and promote volunteering
Facilitate community connectons
Provide informaton, advice and support on volunteering
Work with volunteering organisatons to develop volunteering opportunites
Promote and advocate for the interests of volunteers
Work with organisatons to develop volunteer opportunites
Work with organisatons to develop and maintain standards
Promote management of volunteers as a profession
Honour the Treaty of Waitangi
Please let us know .
If your details have changed.
If you have changed your address,
If you dont want to continue receiving our news letter:
Phone 8684522 or
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
Thank you

Happy Volunteering! E noho r

Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community...



2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 1
July /August 2014 Issue 50
Volunteer News
Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community
The Recipients of the 2014 Gisborne Youth Awards
In the newsleters the frst half of this year I have been mainly focussing on the recruitment of volun-
teers we have looked at codes of practce ,responsibilites and identfying need, realistc volunteer posi-
tons and expectatons. All of these we at the volunteer centre can assist organisatons with.
But did you know we can also support the volunteer managers/ coordinators of our registered organisa-
tons. We have a variety of resources to share, policies, templates and connectons with many things
and people volunteering.
I also really enjoy getng out of the ofce and visitng organisatons and services not only does this con-
nect me more with each registered organisaton by seeing both the volunteers and service users (where
applicable) in acton,but gives me a chance to chat with volunteer managers about the volunteer pro-
gramme, address any issues and support them with identfying ways to manage any challenges.
Because we work with so many local organisatons it is possible to Link managers up with others who are
experiencing similar issues. I am also available should Managers wish to have some personal mentoring
tme, this can be done in or out of the work environment casual or formal.
So please feel free to get in touch should you wish to catch up with me and dont forget volunteer man-
agers meet once a month at the Poverty Bay Caf for a catch up, cofee and support networking.
Jane Says,
Just for a change
I get front page!

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 2
2
Jane Says continued

Team Building Ideas
You may have seen some of the team building coffee
break teasers that I have been running on our Face-
book page .Just for fun activities are a great team
building resource especially if your team members
work shifts, different days or share areas. In the colder
months we all seem to spend more time inside and of-
ten the place you sit and share morning tea can be
cramped and dingy.
Allowing the just for fun to be available all week enables all to take part and can create unity
within the group, is great for mixing new and longer serving team members and the subject
matter can be for all ages. It is not expensive, takes little time to set up and can be great fun for
the team. If you want to be competitive you could challenge teams or departments too.
All that is required is a small white board or scrap paper which can been pinned up and all
sorts of quests can take place!
Here are a few suggestions.
Words made out of a key theme word, you could use your organisation name, special relevant
words to your organisation, important days or local events.
Hang man--- Anagrams-----Cross words-----word search----Quiz questions---Brain teasers
Many of these can be found on line to create so you dont have to be a whizz at making up
questions.
Another option if you have the space would be a jigsaw puzzle, many op shops have puzzles for
sale or you could offer to complete one which requires checking before the puzzle can be sold.
Your team is then also collectively helping another organisation and is linking you and the op
shop teams.
Happy Team Building!
Police Vetting Changes
Changes to the New Zealand Police Vetting Service has been happening over the last six months
and will continue to be developed and implemented during 2014-2015.
Police vetting allows organisations to check the background of potential and existing workers to
influence further decisions. The service helps to keep most vulnerable members of society safe.
Changes include a new combined form for requests and consents which should be available
soon on the Police website Everybody using the vetting service will be required to sign up to a
new agreement in order to continue to access the Service. If youre already registered youll get
a copy of the new Agreement for signing soon. Theres also to be a new service which will offer
Australian criminal history checks
The Vetting Service will communicate changes and improvements as they are implemented. For
more information see: http://www.police.govt.nz./advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting.
Thank you to volunteering Canterbury for this update.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 3

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a
stone across the waters to create many ripples.
Mother Teresa-

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 4
Community Notices
3 3
72
Connecting,
Inspiring &
Supporting...

Activities & workshop programme

MONDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Drop-in activities, events calendar & TEC news
Healing Arts Therapy & Carer's studio support
Poetry & Arts Access social club:
Elder's community involvement support
Moon Gardening & Courtyard volunteer project

TUESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea: rehab workshop & learning skills support
Te Reo - Easy access multi-cultural group
Waiata / Community choir & Shared Lunch
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Fitness & recovery trainer: advice & support

WEDNESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea programme:sketching & portrait drawing
Trea programme: Ng Toi Mori workshop
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Mori Disability & Whanau:community support
Service User Management Committee group
Contact Us:
Email: tcatnz@gmail.com



Tna ttou, he mihi maioha ki ng hpori o Te
Tairwhit.
Greetngs to all our communites and organisatons in
the Gisborne region.
Never doubt that a small group of concerned cit-
zens can change the world. Indeed its the only thing
that ever has. Margaret Mead
Tairwhit Community Voice (TCV) is the new name
for the organisaton previously known as Gisborne
East Coast Council of Social Services (GISCOSS).
The reason for changing our name was to beter ex-
press what we want the organisaton to be and do
we want to include more than just social and health
services and we want to provide an opportunity for
groups, organisatons and communites to have a col-
lectve voice to express our aspiratons and concerns.
Many voices expressing the same thing are usually
more efectve than a single voice.
The TCV vision is that communites, organisatons and
groups of people across Tairawhit have a strong
voice to infuence positve change. We need your in-
put so that together we can make Gisborne a healthi-
er, happier and more connected place to live.
In additon to advocacy, research and training actvi-
tes, we provide a network of member organisatons
and groups who gather monthly to share informaton,
raise concerns, make plans and provide support. Net-
work meetngs are held on the second Monday of
every month at the BNZ Partnership Building, First
Floor, Customhouse St startng at 12.30pm.
Come along ,our next meetng is 14
th
July, wed love
to see someone from your group there! You can fnd
out more about TCV on our website:
www.tcvhub.co.nz
Ng mihi mahana, warm regards,
Gillian Creach
Chairperson

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 5
Volunteer Positions
GVC Notices
Volunteer Drivers and Transport Workshop
31st July 11am12oclock
Red Cross Rooms Palmerston Road
Covering health and safety and legal implicatons for
both organisatons and volunteers.
Free Workshop but Register atendance
For more informaton on any of the above contact info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
For all current volunteer positons available check out the website www.gisbornevolunteer centre.org.nz
Volunteer coordinators support group
Remaining- Dates for 2014- All at Poverty Bay Caf -
Tuesdays at 1.30pm
July 29
th-
August 26
th-
September 30
th
, October/
November 5
th
Internatonal Volunteer
Managers Day
All leaders, managers, coordinators of
volunteers are welcome



We welcome new organisatons:
The Longbush Ecological Trust
And
Whangawehi Catchment Management Board.
If you belong to a community group and would
like to join the Gisborne Volunteer Centre,
please let us know.
Registraton forms for organisatons and people
wantng to volunteer are available on our web-
site: www.gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
To join a team of staf in providing a friendly and safe
environment for people who have a disability and
enjoy craf actvites, tasks include socialising,
preparing morning tea, lunch and assistng with various
craf actvites.
Seeking an Administrator for
Girl Guiding, Happy to job share.
Work can be done from home

Prepare and serve morning tea
Assist with program actvites, join in with
actvites and trips Talk to those who
atend the programme and socialise with
the group

Assistng RDA clients & horses.
Inducton & Safety procedures around
horses & clients explained & demonstrated.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 6

GROWING THROUGH GRIEF is an Anglican social service which provides peer support programmes for
children and young people who are missing someone important from their daily life. This could be
through the death or major illness of a loved one, divorce or separaton of their parents, imprisonment
of a family member or other major change in family life.
GROWING THROUGH GRIEF uses the widely recognised Seasons programme to support children and
young people who are grieving.
Seasons is a child-centred and actvity based programme. The sessions may include stories,
artwork, music and games to suit each age group.
The Seasons programme respects all cultural and spiritual beliefs, providing an opportunity to
explore and express experiences with others in a safe and confdental environment.
Seasons groups are available for children aged from 5 years old and for young people up to 18
years old.
Adults may also have the opportunity to partcipate in their own group, while the children atend
theirs.
Programmes run afer school for an hour a week for nine weeks, during the school term.
A koha is appreciated to help cover costs.
Seasons provides a place for each child or young person to tell their story, to be heard and sup-
ported, as the group explore together the natural and ever-changing seasons of grief.
Become Involved
Become a Seasons Companion.
Good at listening? Enjoy working with children? Training is ofered to suitable people who may like to
become volunteer facilitators, working with small groups of children as Seasons Companions.
The next training weekend is on 30
th
and 31
st
August 2014.
For any enquiries please contact the Coordinator Or Gisborne volunteer centre
Gillian Cowperthwaite
06 868 4233 or 021 814 810
gtgeastland@seasons.org.nz
Highlighting
Jane Kibble
06 8684522
info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 7
5


Abercorn Charitable Trust
Our Mission is to:
Strengthen our community by
providing a climate that encourages volunteering

Board Members
Fleur Paenga Chairman Tim Marshall Deputy Chair
Brian Cochrane Treasurer Dawn Gretton Secretary
Hans Eijdenberg

Office Staff
Jenny Greaves -Manager Kay ClarkeOffice Support
Jane Kibble Recruitment coordinator Sophia KellyOffice Support

Office hours: 9:00 2.00 pm Week days

Street Address: Level 2, River Oaks Mews, 74 Grey St

Postal Address: P O Box 105, Gisborne Phone: (06) 8684522
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz Website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz



J N Williams Memorial Trust
Gisborne Volunteer Centre thanks our
Funders and Supporters

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 8

P O Box 105
GISBORNE 4040
Core Functons of a Volunteer Centre

Raise the profle and promote volunteering
Facilitate community connectons
Provide informaton, advice and support on volunteering
Work with volunteering organisatons to develop volunteering opportunites
Promote and advocate for the interests of volunteers
Work with organisatons to develop volunteer opportunites
Work with organisatons to develop and maintain standards
Promote management of volunteers as a profession
Honour the Treaty of Waitangi
Please let us know .
If your details have changed.
If you have changed your address,
If you dont want to continue receiving our news letter:
Phone 8684522 or
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
Thank you

Happy Volunteering! E noho r

Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community...



2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 1
July /August 2014 Issue 50
Volunteer News
Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community
The Recipients of the 2014 Gisborne Youth Awards
In the newsleters the frst half of this year I have been mainly focussing on the recruitment of volun-
teers we have looked at codes of practce ,responsibilites and identfying need, realistc volunteer posi-
tons and expectatons. All of these we at the volunteer centre can assist organisatons with.
But did you know we can also support the volunteer managers/ coordinators of our registered organisa-
tons. We have a variety of resources to share, policies, templates and connectons with many things
and people volunteering.
I also really enjoy getng out of the ofce and visitng organisatons and services not only does this con-
nect me more with each registered organisaton by seeing both the volunteers and service users (where
applicable) in acton,but gives me a chance to chat with volunteer managers about the volunteer pro-
gramme, address any issues and support them with identfying ways to manage any challenges.
Because we work with so many local organisatons it is possible to Link managers up with others who are
experiencing similar issues. I am also available should Managers wish to have some personal mentoring
tme, this can be done in or out of the work environment casual or formal.
So please feel free to get in touch should you wish to catch up with me and dont forget volunteer man-
agers meet once a month at the Poverty Bay Caf for a catch up, cofee and support networking.
Jane Says,
Just for a change
I get front page!

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 2
2
Jane Says continued

Team Building Ideas
You may have seen some of the team building coffee
break teasers that I have been running on our Face-
book page .Just for fun activities are a great team
building resource especially if your team members
work shifts, different days or share areas. In the colder
months we all seem to spend more time inside and of-
ten the place you sit and share morning tea can be
cramped and dingy.
Allowing the just for fun to be available all week enables all to take part and can create unity
within the group, is great for mixing new and longer serving team members and the subject
matter can be for all ages. It is not expensive, takes little time to set up and can be great fun for
the team. If you want to be competitive you could challenge teams or departments too.
All that is required is a small white board or scrap paper which can been pinned up and all
sorts of quests can take place!
Here are a few suggestions.
Words made out of a key theme word, you could use your organisation name, special relevant
words to your organisation, important days or local events.
Hang man--- Anagrams-----Cross words-----word search----Quiz questions---Brain teasers
Many of these can be found on line to create so you dont have to be a whizz at making up
questions.
Another option if you have the space would be a jigsaw puzzle, many op shops have puzzles for
sale or you could offer to complete one which requires checking before the puzzle can be sold.
Your team is then also collectively helping another organisation and is linking you and the op
shop teams.
Happy Team Building!
Police Vetting Changes
Changes to the New Zealand Police Vetting Service has been happening over the last six months
and will continue to be developed and implemented during 2014-2015.
Police vetting allows organisations to check the background of potential and existing workers to
influence further decisions. The service helps to keep most vulnerable members of society safe.
Changes include a new combined form for requests and consents which should be available
soon on the Police website Everybody using the vetting service will be required to sign up to a
new agreement in order to continue to access the Service. If youre already registered youll get
a copy of the new Agreement for signing soon. Theres also to be a new service which will offer
Australian criminal history checks
The Vetting Service will communicate changes and improvements as they are implemented. For
more information see: http://www.police.govt.nz./advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting.
Thank you to volunteering Canterbury for this update.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 3

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a
stone across the waters to create many ripples.
Mother Teresa-

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 4
Community Notices
3 3
72
Connecting,
Inspiring &
Supporting...

Activities & workshop programme

MONDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Drop-in activities, events calendar & TEC news
Healing Arts Therapy & Carer's studio support
Poetry & Arts Access social club:
Elder's community involvement support
Moon Gardening & Courtyard volunteer project

TUESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea: rehab workshop & learning skills support
Te Reo - Easy access multi-cultural group
Waiata / Community choir & Shared Lunch
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Fitness & recovery trainer: advice & support

WEDNESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea programme:sketching & portrait drawing
Trea programme: Ng Toi Mori workshop
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Mori Disability & Whanau:community support
Service User Management Committee group
Contact Us:
Email: tcatnz@gmail.com



Tna ttou, he mihi maioha ki ng hpori o Te
Tairwhit.
Greetngs to all our communites and organisatons in
the Gisborne region.
Never doubt that a small group of concerned cit-
zens can change the world. Indeed its the only thing
that ever has. Margaret Mead
Tairwhit Community Voice (TCV) is the new name
for the organisaton previously known as Gisborne
East Coast Council of Social Services (GISCOSS).
The reason for changing our name was to beter ex-
press what we want the organisaton to be and do
we want to include more than just social and health
services and we want to provide an opportunity for
groups, organisatons and communites to have a col-
lectve voice to express our aspiratons and concerns.
Many voices expressing the same thing are usually
more efectve than a single voice.
The TCV vision is that communites, organisatons and
groups of people across Tairawhit have a strong
voice to infuence positve change. We need your in-
put so that together we can make Gisborne a healthi-
er, happier and more connected place to live.
In additon to advocacy, research and training actvi-
tes, we provide a network of member organisatons
and groups who gather monthly to share informaton,
raise concerns, make plans and provide support. Net-
work meetngs are held on the second Monday of
every month at the BNZ Partnership Building, First
Floor, Customhouse St startng at 12.30pm.
Come along ,our next meetng is 14
th
July, wed love
to see someone from your group there! You can fnd
out more about TCV on our website:
www.tcvhub.co.nz
Ng mihi mahana, warm regards,
Gillian Creach
Chairperson

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 5
Volunteer Positions
GVC Notices
Volunteer Drivers and Transport Workshop
31st July 11am12oclock
Red Cross Rooms Palmerston Road
Covering health and safety and legal implicatons for
both organisatons and volunteers.
Free Workshop but Register atendance
For more informaton on any of the above contact info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
For all current volunteer positons available check out the website www.gisbornevolunteer centre.org.nz
Volunteer coordinators support group
Remaining- Dates for 2014- All at Poverty Bay Caf -
Tuesdays at 1.30pm
July 29
th-
August 26
th-
September 30
th
, October/
November 5
th
Internatonal Volunteer
Managers Day
All leaders, managers, coordinators of
volunteers are welcome



We welcome new organisatons:
The Longbush Ecological Trust
And
Whangawehi Catchment Management Board.
If you belong to a community group and would
like to join the Gisborne Volunteer Centre,
please let us know.
Registraton forms for organisatons and people
wantng to volunteer are available on our web-
site: www.gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
To join a team of staf in providing a friendly and safe
environment for people who have a disability and
enjoy craf actvites, tasks include socialising,
preparing morning tea, lunch and assistng with various
craf actvites.
Seeking an Administrator for
Girl Guiding, Happy to job share.
Work can be done from home

Prepare and serve morning tea
Assist with program actvites, join in with
actvites and trips Talk to those who
atend the programme and socialise with
the group

Assistng RDA clients & horses.
Inducton & Safety procedures around
horses & clients explained & demonstrated.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 6

GROWING THROUGH GRIEF is an Anglican social service which provides peer support programmes for
children and young people who are missing someone important from their daily life. This could be
through the death or major illness of a loved one, divorce or separaton of their parents, imprisonment
of a family member or other major change in family life.
GROWING THROUGH GRIEF uses the widely recognised Seasons programme to support children and
young people who are grieving.
Seasons is a child-centred and actvity based programme. The sessions may include stories,
artwork, music and games to suit each age group.
The Seasons programme respects all cultural and spiritual beliefs, providing an opportunity to
explore and express experiences with others in a safe and confdental environment.
Seasons groups are available for children aged from 5 years old and for young people up to 18
years old.
Adults may also have the opportunity to partcipate in their own group, while the children atend
theirs.
Programmes run afer school for an hour a week for nine weeks, during the school term.
A koha is appreciated to help cover costs.
Seasons provides a place for each child or young person to tell their story, to be heard and sup-
ported, as the group explore together the natural and ever-changing seasons of grief.
Become Involved
Become a Seasons Companion.
Good at listening? Enjoy working with children? Training is ofered to suitable people who may like to
become volunteer facilitators, working with small groups of children as Seasons Companions.
The next training weekend is on 30
th
and 31
st
August 2014.
For any enquiries please contact the Coordinator Or Gisborne volunteer centre
Gillian Cowperthwaite
06 868 4233 or 021 814 810
gtgeastland@seasons.org.nz
Highlighting
Jane Kibble
06 8684522
info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 7
5


Abercorn Charitable Trust
Our Mission is to:
Strengthen our community by
providing a climate that encourages volunteering

Board Members
Fleur Paenga Chairman Tim Marshall Deputy Chair
Brian Cochrane Treasurer Dawn Gretton Secretary
Hans Eijdenberg

Office Staff
Jenny Greaves -Manager Kay ClarkeOffice Support
Jane Kibble Recruitment coordinator Sophia KellyOffice Support

Office hours: 9:00 2.00 pm Week days

Street Address: Level 2, River Oaks Mews, 74 Grey St

Postal Address: P O Box 105, Gisborne Phone: (06) 8684522
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz Website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz



J N Williams Memorial Trust
Gisborne Volunteer Centre thanks our
Funders and Supporters

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 8

P O Box 105
GISBORNE 4040
Core Functons of a Volunteer Centre

Raise the profle and promote volunteering
Facilitate community connectons
Provide informaton, advice and support on volunteering
Work with volunteering organisatons to develop volunteering opportunites
Promote and advocate for the interests of volunteers
Work with organisatons to develop volunteer opportunites
Work with organisatons to develop and maintain standards
Promote management of volunteers as a profession
Honour the Treaty of Waitangi
Please let us know .
If your details have changed.
If you have changed your address,
If you dont want to continue receiving our news letter:
Phone 8684522 or
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
Thank you

Happy Volunteering! E noho r

Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community...



2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 1
July /August 2014 Issue 50
Volunteer News
Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community
The Recipients of the 2014 Gisborne Youth Awards
In the newsleters the frst half of this year I have been mainly focussing on the recruitment of volun-
teers we have looked at codes of practce ,responsibilites and identfying need, realistc volunteer posi-
tons and expectatons. All of these we at the volunteer centre can assist organisatons with.
But did you know we can also support the volunteer managers/ coordinators of our registered organisa-
tons. We have a variety of resources to share, policies, templates and connectons with many things
and people volunteering.
I also really enjoy getng out of the ofce and visitng organisatons and services not only does this con-
nect me more with each registered organisaton by seeing both the volunteers and service users (where
applicable) in acton,but gives me a chance to chat with volunteer managers about the volunteer pro-
gramme, address any issues and support them with identfying ways to manage any challenges.
Because we work with so many local organisatons it is possible to Link managers up with others who are
experiencing similar issues. I am also available should Managers wish to have some personal mentoring
tme, this can be done in or out of the work environment casual or formal.
So please feel free to get in touch should you wish to catch up with me and dont forget volunteer man-
agers meet once a month at the Poverty Bay Caf for a catch up, cofee and support networking.
Jane Says,
Just for a change
I get front page!

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 2
2
Jane Says continued

Team Building Ideas
You may have seen some of the team building coffee
break teasers that I have been running on our Face-
book page .Just for fun activities are a great team
building resource especially if your team members
work shifts, different days or share areas. In the colder
months we all seem to spend more time inside and of-
ten the place you sit and share morning tea can be
cramped and dingy.
Allowing the just for fun to be available all week enables all to take part and can create unity
within the group, is great for mixing new and longer serving team members and the subject
matter can be for all ages. It is not expensive, takes little time to set up and can be great fun for
the team. If you want to be competitive you could challenge teams or departments too.
All that is required is a small white board or scrap paper which can been pinned up and all
sorts of quests can take place!
Here are a few suggestions.
Words made out of a key theme word, you could use your organisation name, special relevant
words to your organisation, important days or local events.
Hang man--- Anagrams-----Cross words-----word search----Quiz questions---Brain teasers
Many of these can be found on line to create so you dont have to be a whizz at making up
questions.
Another option if you have the space would be a jigsaw puzzle, many op shops have puzzles for
sale or you could offer to complete one which requires checking before the puzzle can be sold.
Your team is then also collectively helping another organisation and is linking you and the op
shop teams.
Happy Team Building!
Police Vetting Changes
Changes to the New Zealand Police Vetting Service has been happening over the last six months
and will continue to be developed and implemented during 2014-2015.
Police vetting allows organisations to check the background of potential and existing workers to
influence further decisions. The service helps to keep most vulnerable members of society safe.
Changes include a new combined form for requests and consents which should be available
soon on the Police website Everybody using the vetting service will be required to sign up to a
new agreement in order to continue to access the Service. If youre already registered youll get
a copy of the new Agreement for signing soon. Theres also to be a new service which will offer
Australian criminal history checks
The Vetting Service will communicate changes and improvements as they are implemented. For
more information see: http://www.police.govt.nz./advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting.
Thank you to volunteering Canterbury for this update.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 3

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a
stone across the waters to create many ripples.
Mother Teresa-

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 4
Community Notices
3 3
72
Connecting,
Inspiring &
Supporting...

Activities & workshop programme

MONDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Drop-in activities, events calendar & TEC news
Healing Arts Therapy & Carer's studio support
Poetry & Arts Access social club:
Elder's community involvement support
Moon Gardening & Courtyard volunteer project

TUESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea: rehab workshop & learning skills support
Te Reo - Easy access multi-cultural group
Waiata / Community choir & Shared Lunch
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Fitness & recovery trainer: advice & support

WEDNESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea programme:sketching & portrait drawing
Trea programme: Ng Toi Mori workshop
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Mori Disability & Whanau:community support
Service User Management Committee group
Contact Us:
Email: tcatnz@gmail.com



Tna ttou, he mihi maioha ki ng hpori o Te
Tairwhit.
Greetngs to all our communites and organisatons in
the Gisborne region.
Never doubt that a small group of concerned cit-
zens can change the world. Indeed its the only thing
that ever has. Margaret Mead
Tairwhit Community Voice (TCV) is the new name
for the organisaton previously known as Gisborne
East Coast Council of Social Services (GISCOSS).
The reason for changing our name was to beter ex-
press what we want the organisaton to be and do
we want to include more than just social and health
services and we want to provide an opportunity for
groups, organisatons and communites to have a col-
lectve voice to express our aspiratons and concerns.
Many voices expressing the same thing are usually
more efectve than a single voice.
The TCV vision is that communites, organisatons and
groups of people across Tairawhit have a strong
voice to infuence positve change. We need your in-
put so that together we can make Gisborne a healthi-
er, happier and more connected place to live.
In additon to advocacy, research and training actvi-
tes, we provide a network of member organisatons
and groups who gather monthly to share informaton,
raise concerns, make plans and provide support. Net-
work meetngs are held on the second Monday of
every month at the BNZ Partnership Building, First
Floor, Customhouse St startng at 12.30pm.
Come along ,our next meetng is 14
th
July, wed love
to see someone from your group there! You can fnd
out more about TCV on our website:
www.tcvhub.co.nz
Ng mihi mahana, warm regards,
Gillian Creach
Chairperson

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 5
Volunteer Positions
GVC Notices
Volunteer Drivers and Transport Workshop
31st July 11am12oclock
Red Cross Rooms Palmerston Road
Covering health and safety and legal implicatons for
both organisatons and volunteers.
Free Workshop but Register atendance
For more informaton on any of the above contact info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
For all current volunteer positons available check out the website www.gisbornevolunteer centre.org.nz
Volunteer coordinators support group
Remaining- Dates for 2014- All at Poverty Bay Caf -
Tuesdays at 1.30pm
July 29
th-
August 26
th-
September 30
th
, October/
November 5
th
Internatonal Volunteer
Managers Day
All leaders, managers, coordinators of
volunteers are welcome



We welcome new organisatons:
The Longbush Ecological Trust
And
Whangawehi Catchment Management Board.
If you belong to a community group and would
like to join the Gisborne Volunteer Centre,
please let us know.
Registraton forms for organisatons and people
wantng to volunteer are available on our web-
site: www.gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
To join a team of staf in providing a friendly and safe
environment for people who have a disability and
enjoy craf actvites, tasks include socialising,
preparing morning tea, lunch and assistng with various
craf actvites.
Seeking an Administrator for
Girl Guiding, Happy to job share.
Work can be done from home

Prepare and serve morning tea
Assist with program actvites, join in with
actvites and trips Talk to those who
atend the programme and socialise with
the group

Assistng RDA clients & horses.
Inducton & Safety procedures around
horses & clients explained & demonstrated.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 6

GROWING THROUGH GRIEF is an Anglican social service which provides peer support programmes for
children and young people who are missing someone important from their daily life. This could be
through the death or major illness of a loved one, divorce or separaton of their parents, imprisonment
of a family member or other major change in family life.
GROWING THROUGH GRIEF uses the widely recognised Seasons programme to support children and
young people who are grieving.
Seasons is a child-centred and actvity based programme. The sessions may include stories,
artwork, music and games to suit each age group.
The Seasons programme respects all cultural and spiritual beliefs, providing an opportunity to
explore and express experiences with others in a safe and confdental environment.
Seasons groups are available for children aged from 5 years old and for young people up to 18
years old.
Adults may also have the opportunity to partcipate in their own group, while the children atend
theirs.
Programmes run afer school for an hour a week for nine weeks, during the school term.
A koha is appreciated to help cover costs.
Seasons provides a place for each child or young person to tell their story, to be heard and sup-
ported, as the group explore together the natural and ever-changing seasons of grief.
Become Involved
Become a Seasons Companion.
Good at listening? Enjoy working with children? Training is ofered to suitable people who may like to
become volunteer facilitators, working with small groups of children as Seasons Companions.
The next training weekend is on 30
th
and 31
st
August 2014.
For any enquiries please contact the Coordinator Or Gisborne volunteer centre
Gillian Cowperthwaite
06 868 4233 or 021 814 810
gtgeastland@seasons.org.nz
Highlighting
Jane Kibble
06 8684522
info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 7
5


Abercorn Charitable Trust
Our Mission is to:
Strengthen our community by
providing a climate that encourages volunteering

Board Members
Fleur Paenga Chairman Tim Marshall Deputy Chair
Brian Cochrane Treasurer Dawn Gretton Secretary
Hans Eijdenberg

Office Staff
Jenny Greaves -Manager Kay ClarkeOffice Support
Jane Kibble Recruitment coordinator Sophia KellyOffice Support

Office hours: 9:00 2.00 pm Week days

Street Address: Level 2, River Oaks Mews, 74 Grey St

Postal Address: P O Box 105, Gisborne Phone: (06) 8684522
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz Website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz



J N Williams Memorial Trust
Gisborne Volunteer Centre thanks our
Funders and Supporters

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 8

P O Box 105
GISBORNE 4040
Core Functons of a Volunteer Centre

Raise the profle and promote volunteering
Facilitate community connectons
Provide informaton, advice and support on volunteering
Work with volunteering organisatons to develop volunteering opportunites
Promote and advocate for the interests of volunteers
Work with organisatons to develop volunteer opportunites
Work with organisatons to develop and maintain standards
Promote management of volunteers as a profession
Honour the Treaty of Waitangi
Please let us know .
If your details have changed.
If you have changed your address,
If you dont want to continue receiving our news letter:
Phone 8684522 or
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
Thank you

Happy Volunteering! E noho r

Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community...



2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 1
July /August 2014 Issue 50
Volunteer News
Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community
The Recipients of the 2014 Gisborne Youth Awards
In the newsleters the frst half of this year I have been mainly focussing on the recruitment of volun-
teers we have looked at codes of practce ,responsibilites and identfying need, realistc volunteer posi-
tons and expectatons. All of these we at the volunteer centre can assist organisatons with.
But did you know we can also support the volunteer managers/ coordinators of our registered organisa-
tons. We have a variety of resources to share, policies, templates and connectons with many things
and people volunteering.
I also really enjoy getng out of the ofce and visitng organisatons and services not only does this con-
nect me more with each registered organisaton by seeing both the volunteers and service users (where
applicable) in acton,but gives me a chance to chat with volunteer managers about the volunteer pro-
gramme, address any issues and support them with identfying ways to manage any challenges.
Because we work with so many local organisatons it is possible to Link managers up with others who are
experiencing similar issues. I am also available should Managers wish to have some personal mentoring
tme, this can be done in or out of the work environment casual or formal.
So please feel free to get in touch should you wish to catch up with me and dont forget volunteer man-
agers meet once a month at the Poverty Bay Caf for a catch up, cofee and support networking.
Jane Says,
Just for a change
I get front page!

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 2
2
Jane Says continued

Team Building Ideas
You may have seen some of the team building coffee
break teasers that I have been running on our Face-
book page .Just for fun activities are a great team
building resource especially if your team members
work shifts, different days or share areas. In the colder
months we all seem to spend more time inside and of-
ten the place you sit and share morning tea can be
cramped and dingy.
Allowing the just for fun to be available all week enables all to take part and can create unity
within the group, is great for mixing new and longer serving team members and the subject
matter can be for all ages. It is not expensive, takes little time to set up and can be great fun for
the team. If you want to be competitive you could challenge teams or departments too.
All that is required is a small white board or scrap paper which can been pinned up and all
sorts of quests can take place!
Here are a few suggestions.
Words made out of a key theme word, you could use your organisation name, special relevant
words to your organisation, important days or local events.
Hang man--- Anagrams-----Cross words-----word search----Quiz questions---Brain teasers
Many of these can be found on line to create so you dont have to be a whizz at making up
questions.
Another option if you have the space would be a jigsaw puzzle, many op shops have puzzles for
sale or you could offer to complete one which requires checking before the puzzle can be sold.
Your team is then also collectively helping another organisation and is linking you and the op
shop teams.
Happy Team Building!
Police Vetting Changes
Changes to the New Zealand Police Vetting Service has been happening over the last six months
and will continue to be developed and implemented during 2014-2015.
Police vetting allows organisations to check the background of potential and existing workers to
influence further decisions. The service helps to keep most vulnerable members of society safe.
Changes include a new combined form for requests and consents which should be available
soon on the Police website Everybody using the vetting service will be required to sign up to a
new agreement in order to continue to access the Service. If youre already registered youll get
a copy of the new Agreement for signing soon. Theres also to be a new service which will offer
Australian criminal history checks
The Vetting Service will communicate changes and improvements as they are implemented. For
more information see: http://www.police.govt.nz./advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting.
Thank you to volunteering Canterbury for this update.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 3

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a
stone across the waters to create many ripples.
Mother Teresa-

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 4
Community Notices
3 3
72
Connecting,
Inspiring &
Supporting...

Activities & workshop programme

MONDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Drop-in activities, events calendar & TEC news
Healing Arts Therapy & Carer's studio support
Poetry & Arts Access social club:
Elder's community involvement support
Moon Gardening & Courtyard volunteer project

TUESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea: rehab workshop & learning skills support
Te Reo - Easy access multi-cultural group
Waiata / Community choir & Shared Lunch
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Fitness & recovery trainer: advice & support

WEDNESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea programme:sketching & portrait drawing
Trea programme: Ng Toi Mori workshop
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Mori Disability & Whanau:community support
Service User Management Committee group
Contact Us:
Email: tcatnz@gmail.com



Tna ttou, he mihi maioha ki ng hpori o Te
Tairwhit.
Greetngs to all our communites and organisatons in
the Gisborne region.
Never doubt that a small group of concerned cit-
zens can change the world. Indeed its the only thing
that ever has. Margaret Mead
Tairwhit Community Voice (TCV) is the new name
for the organisaton previously known as Gisborne
East Coast Council of Social Services (GISCOSS).
The reason for changing our name was to beter ex-
press what we want the organisaton to be and do
we want to include more than just social and health
services and we want to provide an opportunity for
groups, organisatons and communites to have a col-
lectve voice to express our aspiratons and concerns.
Many voices expressing the same thing are usually
more efectve than a single voice.
The TCV vision is that communites, organisatons and
groups of people across Tairawhit have a strong
voice to infuence positve change. We need your in-
put so that together we can make Gisborne a healthi-
er, happier and more connected place to live.
In additon to advocacy, research and training actvi-
tes, we provide a network of member organisatons
and groups who gather monthly to share informaton,
raise concerns, make plans and provide support. Net-
work meetngs are held on the second Monday of
every month at the BNZ Partnership Building, First
Floor, Customhouse St startng at 12.30pm.
Come along ,our next meetng is 14
th
July, wed love
to see someone from your group there! You can fnd
out more about TCV on our website:
www.tcvhub.co.nz
Ng mihi mahana, warm regards,
Gillian Creach
Chairperson

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 5
Volunteer Positions
GVC Notices
Volunteer Drivers and Transport Workshop
31st July 11am12oclock
Red Cross Rooms Palmerston Road
Covering health and safety and legal implicatons for
both organisatons and volunteers.
Free Workshop but Register atendance
For more informaton on any of the above contact info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
For all current volunteer positons available check out the website www.gisbornevolunteer centre.org.nz
Volunteer coordinators support group
Remaining- Dates for 2014- All at Poverty Bay Caf -
Tuesdays at 1.30pm
July 29
th-
August 26
th-
September 30
th
, October/
November 5
th
Internatonal Volunteer
Managers Day
All leaders, managers, coordinators of
volunteers are welcome



We welcome new organisatons:
The Longbush Ecological Trust
And
Whangawehi Catchment Management Board.
If you belong to a community group and would
like to join the Gisborne Volunteer Centre,
please let us know.
Registraton forms for organisatons and people
wantng to volunteer are available on our web-
site: www.gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
To join a team of staf in providing a friendly and safe
environment for people who have a disability and
enjoy craf actvites, tasks include socialising,
preparing morning tea, lunch and assistng with various
craf actvites.
Seeking an Administrator for
Girl Guiding, Happy to job share.
Work can be done from home

Prepare and serve morning tea
Assist with program actvites, join in with
actvites and trips Talk to those who
atend the programme and socialise with
the group

Assistng RDA clients & horses.
Inducton & Safety procedures around
horses & clients explained & demonstrated.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 6

GROWING THROUGH GRIEF is an Anglican social service which provides peer support programmes for
children and young people who are missing someone important from their daily life. This could be
through the death or major illness of a loved one, divorce or separaton of their parents, imprisonment
of a family member or other major change in family life.
GROWING THROUGH GRIEF uses the widely recognised Seasons programme to support children and
young people who are grieving.
Seasons is a child-centred and actvity based programme. The sessions may include stories,
artwork, music and games to suit each age group.
The Seasons programme respects all cultural and spiritual beliefs, providing an opportunity to
explore and express experiences with others in a safe and confdental environment.
Seasons groups are available for children aged from 5 years old and for young people up to 18
years old.
Adults may also have the opportunity to partcipate in their own group, while the children atend
theirs.
Programmes run afer school for an hour a week for nine weeks, during the school term.
A koha is appreciated to help cover costs.
Seasons provides a place for each child or young person to tell their story, to be heard and sup-
ported, as the group explore together the natural and ever-changing seasons of grief.
Become Involved
Become a Seasons Companion.
Good at listening? Enjoy working with children? Training is ofered to suitable people who may like to
become volunteer facilitators, working with small groups of children as Seasons Companions.
The next training weekend is on 30
th
and 31
st
August 2014.
For any enquiries please contact the Coordinator Or Gisborne volunteer centre
Gillian Cowperthwaite
06 868 4233 or 021 814 810
gtgeastland@seasons.org.nz
Highlighting
Jane Kibble
06 8684522
info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 7
5


Abercorn Charitable Trust
Our Mission is to:
Strengthen our community by
providing a climate that encourages volunteering

Board Members
Fleur Paenga Chairman Tim Marshall Deputy Chair
Brian Cochrane Treasurer Dawn Gretton Secretary
Hans Eijdenberg

Office Staff
Jenny Greaves -Manager Kay ClarkeOffice Support
Jane Kibble Recruitment coordinator Sophia KellyOffice Support

Office hours: 9:00 2.00 pm Week days

Street Address: Level 2, River Oaks Mews, 74 Grey St

Postal Address: P O Box 105, Gisborne Phone: (06) 8684522
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz Website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz



J N Williams Memorial Trust
Gisborne Volunteer Centre thanks our
Funders and Supporters

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 8

P O Box 105
GISBORNE 4040
Core Functons of a Volunteer Centre

Raise the profle and promote volunteering
Facilitate community connectons
Provide informaton, advice and support on volunteering
Work with volunteering organisatons to develop volunteering opportunites
Promote and advocate for the interests of volunteers
Work with organisatons to develop volunteer opportunites
Work with organisatons to develop and maintain standards
Promote management of volunteers as a profession
Honour the Treaty of Waitangi
Please let us know .
If your details have changed.
If you have changed your address,
If you dont want to continue receiving our news letter:
Phone 8684522 or
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
Thank you

Happy Volunteering! E noho r

Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community...



2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 1
July /August 2014 Issue 50
Volunteer News
Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community
The Recipients of the 2014 Gisborne Youth Awards
In the newsleters the frst half of this year I have been mainly focussing on the recruitment of volun-
teers we have looked at codes of practce ,responsibilites and identfying need, realistc volunteer posi-
tons and expectatons. All of these we at the volunteer centre can assist organisatons with.
But did you know we can also support the volunteer managers/ coordinators of our registered organisa-
tons. We have a variety of resources to share, policies, templates and connectons with many things
and people volunteering.
I also really enjoy getng out of the ofce and visitng organisatons and services not only does this con-
nect me more with each registered organisaton by seeing both the volunteers and service users (where
applicable) in acton,but gives me a chance to chat with volunteer managers about the volunteer pro-
gramme, address any issues and support them with identfying ways to manage any challenges.
Because we work with so many local organisatons it is possible to Link managers up with others who are
experiencing similar issues. I am also available should Managers wish to have some personal mentoring
tme, this can be done in or out of the work environment casual or formal.
So please feel free to get in touch should you wish to catch up with me and dont forget volunteer man-
agers meet once a month at the Poverty Bay Caf for a catch up, cofee and support networking.
Jane Says,
Just for a change
I get front page!

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 2
2
Jane Says continued

Team Building Ideas
You may have seen some of the team building coffee
break teasers that I have been running on our Face-
book page .Just for fun activities are a great team
building resource especially if your team members
work shifts, different days or share areas. In the colder
months we all seem to spend more time inside and of-
ten the place you sit and share morning tea can be
cramped and dingy.
Allowing the just for fun to be available all week enables all to take part and can create unity
within the group, is great for mixing new and longer serving team members and the subject
matter can be for all ages. It is not expensive, takes little time to set up and can be great fun for
the team. If you want to be competitive you could challenge teams or departments too.
All that is required is a small white board or scrap paper which can been pinned up and all
sorts of quests can take place!
Here are a few suggestions.
Words made out of a key theme word, you could use your organisation name, special relevant
words to your organisation, important days or local events.
Hang man--- Anagrams-----Cross words-----word search----Quiz questions---Brain teasers
Many of these can be found on line to create so you dont have to be a whizz at making up
questions.
Another option if you have the space would be a jigsaw puzzle, many op shops have puzzles for
sale or you could offer to complete one which requires checking before the puzzle can be sold.
Your team is then also collectively helping another organisation and is linking you and the op
shop teams.
Happy Team Building!
Police Vetting Changes
Changes to the New Zealand Police Vetting Service has been happening over the last six months
and will continue to be developed and implemented during 2014-2015.
Police vetting allows organisations to check the background of potential and existing workers to
influence further decisions. The service helps to keep most vulnerable members of society safe.
Changes include a new combined form for requests and consents which should be available
soon on the Police website Everybody using the vetting service will be required to sign up to a
new agreement in order to continue to access the Service. If youre already registered youll get
a copy of the new Agreement for signing soon. Theres also to be a new service which will offer
Australian criminal history checks
The Vetting Service will communicate changes and improvements as they are implemented. For
more information see: http://www.police.govt.nz./advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting.
Thank you to volunteering Canterbury for this update.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 3

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a
stone across the waters to create many ripples.
Mother Teresa-

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 4
Community Notices
3 3
72
Connecting,
Inspiring &
Supporting...

Activities & workshop programme

MONDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Drop-in activities, events calendar & TEC news
Healing Arts Therapy & Carer's studio support
Poetry & Arts Access social club:
Elder's community involvement support
Moon Gardening & Courtyard volunteer project

TUESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea: rehab workshop & learning skills support
Te Reo - Easy access multi-cultural group
Waiata / Community choir & Shared Lunch
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Fitness & recovery trainer: advice & support

WEDNESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea programme:sketching & portrait drawing
Trea programme: Ng Toi Mori workshop
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Mori Disability & Whanau:community support
Service User Management Committee group
Contact Us:
Email: tcatnz@gmail.com



Tna ttou, he mihi maioha ki ng hpori o Te
Tairwhit.
Greetngs to all our communites and organisatons in
the Gisborne region.
Never doubt that a small group of concerned cit-
zens can change the world. Indeed its the only thing
that ever has. Margaret Mead
Tairwhit Community Voice (TCV) is the new name
for the organisaton previously known as Gisborne
East Coast Council of Social Services (GISCOSS).
The reason for changing our name was to beter ex-
press what we want the organisaton to be and do
we want to include more than just social and health
services and we want to provide an opportunity for
groups, organisatons and communites to have a col-
lectve voice to express our aspiratons and concerns.
Many voices expressing the same thing are usually
more efectve than a single voice.
The TCV vision is that communites, organisatons and
groups of people across Tairawhit have a strong
voice to infuence positve change. We need your in-
put so that together we can make Gisborne a healthi-
er, happier and more connected place to live.
In additon to advocacy, research and training actvi-
tes, we provide a network of member organisatons
and groups who gather monthly to share informaton,
raise concerns, make plans and provide support. Net-
work meetngs are held on the second Monday of
every month at the BNZ Partnership Building, First
Floor, Customhouse St startng at 12.30pm.
Come along ,our next meetng is 14
th
July, wed love
to see someone from your group there! You can fnd
out more about TCV on our website:
www.tcvhub.co.nz
Ng mihi mahana, warm regards,
Gillian Creach
Chairperson

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 5
Volunteer Positions
GVC Notices
Volunteer Drivers and Transport Workshop
31st July 11am12oclock
Red Cross Rooms Palmerston Road
Covering health and safety and legal implicatons for
both organisatons and volunteers.
Free Workshop but Register atendance
For more informaton on any of the above contact info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
For all current volunteer positons available check out the website www.gisbornevolunteer centre.org.nz
Volunteer coordinators support group
Remaining- Dates for 2014- All at Poverty Bay Caf -
Tuesdays at 1.30pm
July 29
th-
August 26
th-
September 30
th
, October/
November 5
th
Internatonal Volunteer
Managers Day
All leaders, managers, coordinators of
volunteers are welcome



We welcome new organisatons:
The Longbush Ecological Trust
And
Whangawehi Catchment Management Board.
If you belong to a community group and would
like to join the Gisborne Volunteer Centre,
please let us know.
Registraton forms for organisatons and people
wantng to volunteer are available on our web-
site: www.gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
To join a team of staf in providing a friendly and safe
environment for people who have a disability and
enjoy craf actvites, tasks include socialising,
preparing morning tea, lunch and assistng with various
craf actvites.
Seeking an Administrator for
Girl Guiding, Happy to job share.
Work can be done from home

Prepare and serve morning tea
Assist with program actvites, join in with
actvites and trips Talk to those who
atend the programme and socialise with
the group

Assistng RDA clients & horses.
Inducton & Safety procedures around
horses & clients explained & demonstrated.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 6

GROWING THROUGH GRIEF is an Anglican social service which provides peer support programmes for
children and young people who are missing someone important from their daily life. This could be
through the death or major illness of a loved one, divorce or separaton of their parents, imprisonment
of a family member or other major change in family life.
GROWING THROUGH GRIEF uses the widely recognised Seasons programme to support children and
young people who are grieving.
Seasons is a child-centred and actvity based programme. The sessions may include stories,
artwork, music and games to suit each age group.
The Seasons programme respects all cultural and spiritual beliefs, providing an opportunity to
explore and express experiences with others in a safe and confdental environment.
Seasons groups are available for children aged from 5 years old and for young people up to 18
years old.
Adults may also have the opportunity to partcipate in their own group, while the children atend
theirs.
Programmes run afer school for an hour a week for nine weeks, during the school term.
A koha is appreciated to help cover costs.
Seasons provides a place for each child or young person to tell their story, to be heard and sup-
ported, as the group explore together the natural and ever-changing seasons of grief.
Become Involved
Become a Seasons Companion.
Good at listening? Enjoy working with children? Training is ofered to suitable people who may like to
become volunteer facilitators, working with small groups of children as Seasons Companions.
The next training weekend is on 30
th
and 31
st
August 2014.
For any enquiries please contact the Coordinator Or Gisborne volunteer centre
Gillian Cowperthwaite
06 868 4233 or 021 814 810
gtgeastland@seasons.org.nz
Highlighting
Jane Kibble
06 8684522
info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 7
5


Abercorn Charitable Trust
Our Mission is to:
Strengthen our community by
providing a climate that encourages volunteering

Board Members
Fleur Paenga Chairman Tim Marshall Deputy Chair
Brian Cochrane Treasurer Dawn Gretton Secretary
Hans Eijdenberg

Office Staff
Jenny Greaves -Manager Kay ClarkeOffice Support
Jane Kibble Recruitment coordinator Sophia KellyOffice Support

Office hours: 9:00 2.00 pm Week days

Street Address: Level 2, River Oaks Mews, 74 Grey St

Postal Address: P O Box 105, Gisborne Phone: (06) 8684522
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz Website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz



J N Williams Memorial Trust
Gisborne Volunteer Centre thanks our
Funders and Supporters

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 8

P O Box 105
GISBORNE 4040
Core Functons of a Volunteer Centre

Raise the profle and promote volunteering
Facilitate community connectons
Provide informaton, advice and support on volunteering
Work with volunteering organisatons to develop volunteering opportunites
Promote and advocate for the interests of volunteers
Work with organisatons to develop volunteer opportunites
Work with organisatons to develop and maintain standards
Promote management of volunteers as a profession
Honour the Treaty of Waitangi
Please let us know .
If your details have changed.
If you have changed your address,
If you dont want to continue receiving our news letter:
Phone 8684522 or
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
Thank you

Happy Volunteering! E noho r

Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community...



2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 1
July /August 2014 Issue 50
Volunteer News
Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community
The Recipients of the 2014 Gisborne Youth Awards
In the newsleters the frst half of this year I have been mainly focussing on the recruitment of volun-
teers we have looked at codes of practce ,responsibilites and identfying need, realistc volunteer posi-
tons and expectatons. All of these we at the volunteer centre can assist organisatons with.
But did you know we can also support the volunteer managers/ coordinators of our registered organisa-
tons. We have a variety of resources to share, policies, templates and connectons with many things
and people volunteering.
I also really enjoy getng out of the ofce and visitng organisatons and services not only does this con-
nect me more with each registered organisaton by seeing both the volunteers and service users (where
applicable) in acton,but gives me a chance to chat with volunteer managers about the volunteer pro-
gramme, address any issues and support them with identfying ways to manage any challenges.
Because we work with so many local organisatons it is possible to Link managers up with others who are
experiencing similar issues. I am also available should Managers wish to have some personal mentoring
tme, this can be done in or out of the work environment casual or formal.
So please feel free to get in touch should you wish to catch up with me and dont forget volunteer man-
agers meet once a month at the Poverty Bay Caf for a catch up, cofee and support networking.
Jane Says,
Just for a change
I get front page!

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 2
2
Jane Says continued

Team Building Ideas
You may have seen some of the team building coffee
break teasers that I have been running on our Face-
book page .Just for fun activities are a great team
building resource especially if your team members
work shifts, different days or share areas. In the colder
months we all seem to spend more time inside and of-
ten the place you sit and share morning tea can be
cramped and dingy.
Allowing the just for fun to be available all week enables all to take part and can create unity
within the group, is great for mixing new and longer serving team members and the subject
matter can be for all ages. It is not expensive, takes little time to set up and can be great fun for
the team. If you want to be competitive you could challenge teams or departments too.
All that is required is a small white board or scrap paper which can been pinned up and all
sorts of quests can take place!
Here are a few suggestions.
Words made out of a key theme word, you could use your organisation name, special relevant
words to your organisation, important days or local events.
Hang man--- Anagrams-----Cross words-----word search----Quiz questions---Brain teasers
Many of these can be found on line to create so you dont have to be a whizz at making up
questions.
Another option if you have the space would be a jigsaw puzzle, many op shops have puzzles for
sale or you could offer to complete one which requires checking before the puzzle can be sold.
Your team is then also collectively helping another organisation and is linking you and the op
shop teams.
Happy Team Building!
Police Vetting Changes
Changes to the New Zealand Police Vetting Service has been happening over the last six months
and will continue to be developed and implemented during 2014-2015.
Police vetting allows organisations to check the background of potential and existing workers to
influence further decisions. The service helps to keep most vulnerable members of society safe.
Changes include a new combined form for requests and consents which should be available
soon on the Police website Everybody using the vetting service will be required to sign up to a
new agreement in order to continue to access the Service. If youre already registered youll get
a copy of the new Agreement for signing soon. Theres also to be a new service which will offer
Australian criminal history checks
The Vetting Service will communicate changes and improvements as they are implemented. For
more information see: http://www.police.govt.nz./advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting.
Thank you to volunteering Canterbury for this update.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 3

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a
stone across the waters to create many ripples.
Mother Teresa-

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 4
Community Notices
3 3
72
Connecting,
Inspiring &
Supporting...

Activities & workshop programme

MONDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Drop-in activities, events calendar & TEC news
Healing Arts Therapy & Carer's studio support
Poetry & Arts Access social club:
Elder's community involvement support
Moon Gardening & Courtyard volunteer project

TUESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea: rehab workshop & learning skills support
Te Reo - Easy access multi-cultural group
Waiata / Community choir & Shared Lunch
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Fitness & recovery trainer: advice & support

WEDNESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea programme:sketching & portrait drawing
Trea programme: Ng Toi Mori workshop
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Mori Disability & Whanau:community support
Service User Management Committee group
Contact Us:
Email: tcatnz@gmail.com



Tna ttou, he mihi maioha ki ng hpori o Te
Tairwhit.
Greetngs to all our communites and organisatons in
the Gisborne region.
Never doubt that a small group of concerned cit-
zens can change the world. Indeed its the only thing
that ever has. Margaret Mead
Tairwhit Community Voice (TCV) is the new name
for the organisaton previously known as Gisborne
East Coast Council of Social Services (GISCOSS).
The reason for changing our name was to beter ex-
press what we want the organisaton to be and do
we want to include more than just social and health
services and we want to provide an opportunity for
groups, organisatons and communites to have a col-
lectve voice to express our aspiratons and concerns.
Many voices expressing the same thing are usually
more efectve than a single voice.
The TCV vision is that communites, organisatons and
groups of people across Tairawhit have a strong
voice to infuence positve change. We need your in-
put so that together we can make Gisborne a healthi-
er, happier and more connected place to live.
In additon to advocacy, research and training actvi-
tes, we provide a network of member organisatons
and groups who gather monthly to share informaton,
raise concerns, make plans and provide support. Net-
work meetngs are held on the second Monday of
every month at the BNZ Partnership Building, First
Floor, Customhouse St startng at 12.30pm.
Come along ,our next meetng is 14
th
July, wed love
to see someone from your group there! You can fnd
out more about TCV on our website:
www.tcvhub.co.nz
Ng mihi mahana, warm regards,
Gillian Creach
Chairperson

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 5
Volunteer Positions
GVC Notices
Volunteer Drivers and Transport Workshop
31st July 11am12oclock
Red Cross Rooms Palmerston Road
Covering health and safety and legal implicatons for
both organisatons and volunteers.
Free Workshop but Register atendance
For more informaton on any of the above contact info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
For all current volunteer positons available check out the website www.gisbornevolunteer centre.org.nz
Volunteer coordinators support group
Remaining- Dates for 2014- All at Poverty Bay Caf -
Tuesdays at 1.30pm
July 29
th-
August 26
th-
September 30
th
, October/
November 5
th
Internatonal Volunteer
Managers Day
All leaders, managers, coordinators of
volunteers are welcome



We welcome new organisatons:
The Longbush Ecological Trust
And
Whangawehi Catchment Management Board.
If you belong to a community group and would
like to join the Gisborne Volunteer Centre,
please let us know.
Registraton forms for organisatons and people
wantng to volunteer are available on our web-
site: www.gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
To join a team of staf in providing a friendly and safe
environment for people who have a disability and
enjoy craf actvites, tasks include socialising,
preparing morning tea, lunch and assistng with various
craf actvites.
Seeking an Administrator for
Girl Guiding, Happy to job share.
Work can be done from home

Prepare and serve morning tea
Assist with program actvites, join in with
actvites and trips Talk to those who
atend the programme and socialise with
the group

Assistng RDA clients & horses.
Inducton & Safety procedures around
horses & clients explained & demonstrated.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 6

GROWING THROUGH GRIEF is an Anglican social service which provides peer support programmes for
children and young people who are missing someone important from their daily life. This could be
through the death or major illness of a loved one, divorce or separaton of their parents, imprisonment
of a family member or other major change in family life.
GROWING THROUGH GRIEF uses the widely recognised Seasons programme to support children and
young people who are grieving.
Seasons is a child-centred and actvity based programme. The sessions may include stories,
artwork, music and games to suit each age group.
The Seasons programme respects all cultural and spiritual beliefs, providing an opportunity to
explore and express experiences with others in a safe and confdental environment.
Seasons groups are available for children aged from 5 years old and for young people up to 18
years old.
Adults may also have the opportunity to partcipate in their own group, while the children atend
theirs.
Programmes run afer school for an hour a week for nine weeks, during the school term.
A koha is appreciated to help cover costs.
Seasons provides a place for each child or young person to tell their story, to be heard and sup-
ported, as the group explore together the natural and ever-changing seasons of grief.
Become Involved
Become a Seasons Companion.
Good at listening? Enjoy working with children? Training is ofered to suitable people who may like to
become volunteer facilitators, working with small groups of children as Seasons Companions.
The next training weekend is on 30
th
and 31
st
August 2014.
For any enquiries please contact the Coordinator Or Gisborne volunteer centre
Gillian Cowperthwaite
06 868 4233 or 021 814 810
gtgeastland@seasons.org.nz
Highlighting
Jane Kibble
06 8684522
info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 7
5


Abercorn Charitable Trust
Our Mission is to:
Strengthen our community by
providing a climate that encourages volunteering

Board Members
Fleur Paenga Chairman Tim Marshall Deputy Chair
Brian Cochrane Treasurer Dawn Gretton Secretary
Hans Eijdenberg

Office Staff
Jenny Greaves -Manager Kay ClarkeOffice Support
Jane Kibble Recruitment coordinator Sophia KellyOffice Support

Office hours: 9:00 2.00 pm Week days

Street Address: Level 2, River Oaks Mews, 74 Grey St

Postal Address: P O Box 105, Gisborne Phone: (06) 8684522
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz Website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz



J N Williams Memorial Trust
Gisborne Volunteer Centre thanks our
Funders and Supporters

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 8

P O Box 105
GISBORNE 4040
Core Functons of a Volunteer Centre

Raise the profle and promote volunteering
Facilitate community connectons
Provide informaton, advice and support on volunteering
Work with volunteering organisatons to develop volunteering opportunites
Promote and advocate for the interests of volunteers
Work with organisatons to develop volunteer opportunites
Work with organisatons to develop and maintain standards
Promote management of volunteers as a profession
Honour the Treaty of Waitangi
Please let us know .
If your details have changed.
If you have changed your address,
If you dont want to continue receiving our news letter:
Phone 8684522 or
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
Thank you

Happy Volunteering! E noho r

Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community...



2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 1
July /August 2014 Issue 50
Volunteer News
Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community
The Recipients of the 2014 Gisborne Youth Awards
In the newsleters the frst half of this year I have been mainly focussing on the recruitment of volun-
teers we have looked at codes of practce ,responsibilites and identfying need, realistc volunteer posi-
tons and expectatons. All of these we at the volunteer centre can assist organisatons with.
But did you know we can also support the volunteer managers/ coordinators of our registered organisa-
tons. We have a variety of resources to share, policies, templates and connectons with many things
and people volunteering.
I also really enjoy getng out of the ofce and visitng organisatons and services not only does this con-
nect me more with each registered organisaton by seeing both the volunteers and service users (where
applicable) in acton,but gives me a chance to chat with volunteer managers about the volunteer pro-
gramme, address any issues and support them with identfying ways to manage any challenges.
Because we work with so many local organisatons it is possible to Link managers up with others who are
experiencing similar issues. I am also available should Managers wish to have some personal mentoring
tme, this can be done in or out of the work environment casual or formal.
So please feel free to get in touch should you wish to catch up with me and dont forget volunteer man-
agers meet once a month at the Poverty Bay Caf for a catch up, cofee and support networking.
Jane Says,
Just for a change
I get front page!

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 2
2
Jane Says continued

Team Building Ideas
You may have seen some of the team building coffee
break teasers that I have been running on our Face-
book page .Just for fun activities are a great team
building resource especially if your team members
work shifts, different days or share areas. In the colder
months we all seem to spend more time inside and of-
ten the place you sit and share morning tea can be
cramped and dingy.
Allowing the just for fun to be available all week enables all to take part and can create unity
within the group, is great for mixing new and longer serving team members and the subject
matter can be for all ages. It is not expensive, takes little time to set up and can be great fun for
the team. If you want to be competitive you could challenge teams or departments too.
All that is required is a small white board or scrap paper which can been pinned up and all
sorts of quests can take place!
Here are a few suggestions.
Words made out of a key theme word, you could use your organisation name, special relevant
words to your organisation, important days or local events.
Hang man--- Anagrams-----Cross words-----word search----Quiz questions---Brain teasers
Many of these can be found on line to create so you dont have to be a whizz at making up
questions.
Another option if you have the space would be a jigsaw puzzle, many op shops have puzzles for
sale or you could offer to complete one which requires checking before the puzzle can be sold.
Your team is then also collectively helping another organisation and is linking you and the op
shop teams.
Happy Team Building!
Police Vetting Changes
Changes to the New Zealand Police Vetting Service has been happening over the last six months
and will continue to be developed and implemented during 2014-2015.
Police vetting allows organisations to check the background of potential and existing workers to
influence further decisions. The service helps to keep most vulnerable members of society safe.
Changes include a new combined form for requests and consents which should be available
soon on the Police website Everybody using the vetting service will be required to sign up to a
new agreement in order to continue to access the Service. If youre already registered youll get
a copy of the new Agreement for signing soon. Theres also to be a new service which will offer
Australian criminal history checks
The Vetting Service will communicate changes and improvements as they are implemented. For
more information see: http://www.police.govt.nz./advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting.
Thank you to volunteering Canterbury for this update.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 3

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a
stone across the waters to create many ripples.
Mother Teresa-

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 4
Community Notices
3 3
72
Connecting,
Inspiring &
Supporting...

Activities & workshop programme

MONDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Drop-in activities, events calendar & TEC news
Healing Arts Therapy & Carer's studio support
Poetry & Arts Access social club:
Elder's community involvement support
Moon Gardening & Courtyard volunteer project

TUESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea: rehab workshop & learning skills support
Te Reo - Easy access multi-cultural group
Waiata / Community choir & Shared Lunch
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Fitness & recovery trainer: advice & support

WEDNESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea programme:sketching & portrait drawing
Trea programme: Ng Toi Mori workshop
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Mori Disability & Whanau:community support
Service User Management Committee group
Contact Us:
Email: tcatnz@gmail.com



Tna ttou, he mihi maioha ki ng hpori o Te
Tairwhit.
Greetngs to all our communites and organisatons in
the Gisborne region.
Never doubt that a small group of concerned cit-
zens can change the world. Indeed its the only thing
that ever has. Margaret Mead
Tairwhit Community Voice (TCV) is the new name
for the organisaton previously known as Gisborne
East Coast Council of Social Services (GISCOSS).
The reason for changing our name was to beter ex-
press what we want the organisaton to be and do
we want to include more than just social and health
services and we want to provide an opportunity for
groups, organisatons and communites to have a col-
lectve voice to express our aspiratons and concerns.
Many voices expressing the same thing are usually
more efectve than a single voice.
The TCV vision is that communites, organisatons and
groups of people across Tairawhit have a strong
voice to infuence positve change. We need your in-
put so that together we can make Gisborne a healthi-
er, happier and more connected place to live.
In additon to advocacy, research and training actvi-
tes, we provide a network of member organisatons
and groups who gather monthly to share informaton,
raise concerns, make plans and provide support. Net-
work meetngs are held on the second Monday of
every month at the BNZ Partnership Building, First
Floor, Customhouse St startng at 12.30pm.
Come along ,our next meetng is 14
th
July, wed love
to see someone from your group there! You can fnd
out more about TCV on our website:
www.tcvhub.co.nz
Ng mihi mahana, warm regards,
Gillian Creach
Chairperson

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 5
Volunteer Positions
GVC Notices
Volunteer Drivers and Transport Workshop
31st July 11am12oclock
Red Cross Rooms Palmerston Road
Covering health and safety and legal implicatons for
both organisatons and volunteers.
Free Workshop but Register atendance
For more informaton on any of the above contact info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
For all current volunteer positons available check out the website www.gisbornevolunteer centre.org.nz
Volunteer coordinators support group
Remaining- Dates for 2014- All at Poverty Bay Caf -
Tuesdays at 1.30pm
July 29
th-
August 26
th-
September 30
th
, October/
November 5
th
Internatonal Volunteer
Managers Day
All leaders, managers, coordinators of
volunteers are welcome



We welcome new organisatons:
The Longbush Ecological Trust
And
Whangawehi Catchment Management Board.
If you belong to a community group and would
like to join the Gisborne Volunteer Centre,
please let us know.
Registraton forms for organisatons and people
wantng to volunteer are available on our web-
site: www.gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
To join a team of staf in providing a friendly and safe
environment for people who have a disability and
enjoy craf actvites, tasks include socialising,
preparing morning tea, lunch and assistng with various
craf actvites.
Seeking an Administrator for
Girl Guiding, Happy to job share.
Work can be done from home

Prepare and serve morning tea
Assist with program actvites, join in with
actvites and trips Talk to those who
atend the programme and socialise with
the group

Assistng RDA clients & horses.
Inducton & Safety procedures around
horses & clients explained & demonstrated.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 6

GROWING THROUGH GRIEF is an Anglican social service which provides peer support programmes for
children and young people who are missing someone important from their daily life. This could be
through the death or major illness of a loved one, divorce or separaton of their parents, imprisonment
of a family member or other major change in family life.
GROWING THROUGH GRIEF uses the widely recognised Seasons programme to support children and
young people who are grieving.
Seasons is a child-centred and actvity based programme. The sessions may include stories,
artwork, music and games to suit each age group.
The Seasons programme respects all cultural and spiritual beliefs, providing an opportunity to
explore and express experiences with others in a safe and confdental environment.
Seasons groups are available for children aged from 5 years old and for young people up to 18
years old.
Adults may also have the opportunity to partcipate in their own group, while the children atend
theirs.
Programmes run afer school for an hour a week for nine weeks, during the school term.
A koha is appreciated to help cover costs.
Seasons provides a place for each child or young person to tell their story, to be heard and sup-
ported, as the group explore together the natural and ever-changing seasons of grief.
Become Involved
Become a Seasons Companion.
Good at listening? Enjoy working with children? Training is ofered to suitable people who may like to
become volunteer facilitators, working with small groups of children as Seasons Companions.
The next training weekend is on 30
th
and 31
st
August 2014.
For any enquiries please contact the Coordinator Or Gisborne volunteer centre
Gillian Cowperthwaite
06 868 4233 or 021 814 810
gtgeastland@seasons.org.nz
Highlighting
Jane Kibble
06 8684522
info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 7
5


Abercorn Charitable Trust
Our Mission is to:
Strengthen our community by
providing a climate that encourages volunteering

Board Members
Fleur Paenga Chairman Tim Marshall Deputy Chair
Brian Cochrane Treasurer Dawn Gretton Secretary
Hans Eijdenberg

Office Staff
Jenny Greaves -Manager Kay ClarkeOffice Support
Jane Kibble Recruitment coordinator Sophia KellyOffice Support

Office hours: 9:00 2.00 pm Week days

Street Address: Level 2, River Oaks Mews, 74 Grey St

Postal Address: P O Box 105, Gisborne Phone: (06) 8684522
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz Website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz



J N Williams Memorial Trust
Gisborne Volunteer Centre thanks our
Funders and Supporters

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 8

P O Box 105
GISBORNE 4040
Core Functons of a Volunteer Centre

Raise the profle and promote volunteering
Facilitate community connectons
Provide informaton, advice and support on volunteering
Work with volunteering organisatons to develop volunteering opportunites
Promote and advocate for the interests of volunteers
Work with organisatons to develop volunteer opportunites
Work with organisatons to develop and maintain standards
Promote management of volunteers as a profession
Honour the Treaty of Waitangi
Please let us know .
If your details have changed.
If you have changed your address,
If you dont want to continue receiving our news letter:
Phone 8684522 or
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
Thank you

Happy Volunteering! E noho r

Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community...



2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 1
July /August 2014 Issue 50
Volunteer News
Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community
The Recipients of the 2014 Gisborne Youth Awards
In the newsleters the frst half of this year I have been mainly focussing on the recruitment of volun-
teers we have looked at codes of practce ,responsibilites and identfying need, realistc volunteer posi-
tons and expectatons. All of these we at the volunteer centre can assist organisatons with.
But did you know we can also support the volunteer managers/ coordinators of our registered organisa-
tons. We have a variety of resources to share, policies, templates and connectons with many things
and people volunteering.
I also really enjoy getng out of the ofce and visitng organisatons and services not only does this con-
nect me more with each registered organisaton by seeing both the volunteers and service users (where
applicable) in acton,but gives me a chance to chat with volunteer managers about the volunteer pro-
gramme, address any issues and support them with identfying ways to manage any challenges.
Because we work with so many local organisatons it is possible to Link managers up with others who are
experiencing similar issues. I am also available should Managers wish to have some personal mentoring
tme, this can be done in or out of the work environment casual or formal.
So please feel free to get in touch should you wish to catch up with me and dont forget volunteer man-
agers meet once a month at the Poverty Bay Caf for a catch up, cofee and support networking.
Jane Says,
Just for a change
I get front page!

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 2
2
Jane Says continued

Team Building Ideas
You may have seen some of the team building coffee
break teasers that I have been running on our Face-
book page .Just for fun activities are a great team
building resource especially if your team members
work shifts, different days or share areas. In the colder
months we all seem to spend more time inside and of-
ten the place you sit and share morning tea can be
cramped and dingy.
Allowing the just for fun to be available all week enables all to take part and can create unity
within the group, is great for mixing new and longer serving team members and the subject
matter can be for all ages. It is not expensive, takes little time to set up and can be great fun for
the team. If you want to be competitive you could challenge teams or departments too.
All that is required is a small white board or scrap paper which can been pinned up and all
sorts of quests can take place!
Here are a few suggestions.
Words made out of a key theme word, you could use your organisation name, special relevant
words to your organisation, important days or local events.
Hang man--- Anagrams-----Cross words-----word search----Quiz questions---Brain teasers
Many of these can be found on line to create so you dont have to be a whizz at making up
questions.
Another option if you have the space would be a jigsaw puzzle, many op shops have puzzles for
sale or you could offer to complete one which requires checking before the puzzle can be sold.
Your team is then also collectively helping another organisation and is linking you and the op
shop teams.
Happy Team Building!
Police Vetting Changes
Changes to the New Zealand Police Vetting Service has been happening over the last six months
and will continue to be developed and implemented during 2014-2015.
Police vetting allows organisations to check the background of potential and existing workers to
influence further decisions. The service helps to keep most vulnerable members of society safe.
Changes include a new combined form for requests and consents which should be available
soon on the Police website Everybody using the vetting service will be required to sign up to a
new agreement in order to continue to access the Service. If youre already registered youll get
a copy of the new Agreement for signing soon. Theres also to be a new service which will offer
Australian criminal history checks
The Vetting Service will communicate changes and improvements as they are implemented. For
more information see: http://www.police.govt.nz./advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting.
Thank you to volunteering Canterbury for this update.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 3

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a
stone across the waters to create many ripples.
Mother Teresa-

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 4
Community Notices
3 3
72
Connecting,
Inspiring &
Supporting...

Activities & workshop programme

MONDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Drop-in activities, events calendar & TEC news
Healing Arts Therapy & Carer's studio support
Poetry & Arts Access social club:
Elder's community involvement support
Moon Gardening & Courtyard volunteer project

TUESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea: rehab workshop & learning skills support
Te Reo - Easy access multi-cultural group
Waiata / Community choir & Shared Lunch
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Fitness & recovery trainer: advice & support

WEDNESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea programme:sketching & portrait drawing
Trea programme: Ng Toi Mori workshop
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Mori Disability & Whanau:community support
Service User Management Committee group
Contact Us:
Email: tcatnz@gmail.com



Tna ttou, he mihi maioha ki ng hpori o Te
Tairwhit.
Greetngs to all our communites and organisatons in
the Gisborne region.
Never doubt that a small group of concerned cit-
zens can change the world. Indeed its the only thing
that ever has. Margaret Mead
Tairwhit Community Voice (TCV) is the new name
for the organisaton previously known as Gisborne
East Coast Council of Social Services (GISCOSS).
The reason for changing our name was to beter ex-
press what we want the organisaton to be and do
we want to include more than just social and health
services and we want to provide an opportunity for
groups, organisatons and communites to have a col-
lectve voice to express our aspiratons and concerns.
Many voices expressing the same thing are usually
more efectve than a single voice.
The TCV vision is that communites, organisatons and
groups of people across Tairawhit have a strong
voice to infuence positve change. We need your in-
put so that together we can make Gisborne a healthi-
er, happier and more connected place to live.
In additon to advocacy, research and training actvi-
tes, we provide a network of member organisatons
and groups who gather monthly to share informaton,
raise concerns, make plans and provide support. Net-
work meetngs are held on the second Monday of
every month at the BNZ Partnership Building, First
Floor, Customhouse St startng at 12.30pm.
Come along ,our next meetng is 14
th
July, wed love
to see someone from your group there! You can fnd
out more about TCV on our website:
www.tcvhub.co.nz
Ng mihi mahana, warm regards,
Gillian Creach
Chairperson

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 5
Volunteer Positions
GVC Notices
Volunteer Drivers and Transport Workshop
31st July 11am12oclock
Red Cross Rooms Palmerston Road
Covering health and safety and legal implicatons for
both organisatons and volunteers.
Free Workshop but Register atendance
For more informaton on any of the above contact info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
For all current volunteer positons available check out the website www.gisbornevolunteer centre.org.nz
Volunteer coordinators support group
Remaining- Dates for 2014- All at Poverty Bay Caf -
Tuesdays at 1.30pm
July 29
th-
August 26
th-
September 30
th
, October/
November 5
th
Internatonal Volunteer
Managers Day
All leaders, managers, coordinators of
volunteers are welcome



We welcome new organisatons:
The Longbush Ecological Trust
And
Whangawehi Catchment Management Board.
If you belong to a community group and would
like to join the Gisborne Volunteer Centre,
please let us know.
Registraton forms for organisatons and people
wantng to volunteer are available on our web-
site: www.gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
To join a team of staf in providing a friendly and safe
environment for people who have a disability and
enjoy craf actvites, tasks include socialising,
preparing morning tea, lunch and assistng with various
craf actvites.
Seeking an Administrator for
Girl Guiding, Happy to job share.
Work can be done from home

Prepare and serve morning tea
Assist with program actvites, join in with
actvites and trips Talk to those who
atend the programme and socialise with
the group

Assistng RDA clients & horses.
Inducton & Safety procedures around
horses & clients explained & demonstrated.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 6

GROWING THROUGH GRIEF is an Anglican social service which provides peer support programmes for
children and young people who are missing someone important from their daily life. This could be
through the death or major illness of a loved one, divorce or separaton of their parents, imprisonment
of a family member or other major change in family life.
GROWING THROUGH GRIEF uses the widely recognised Seasons programme to support children and
young people who are grieving.
Seasons is a child-centred and actvity based programme. The sessions may include stories,
artwork, music and games to suit each age group.
The Seasons programme respects all cultural and spiritual beliefs, providing an opportunity to
explore and express experiences with others in a safe and confdental environment.
Seasons groups are available for children aged from 5 years old and for young people up to 18
years old.
Adults may also have the opportunity to partcipate in their own group, while the children atend
theirs.
Programmes run afer school for an hour a week for nine weeks, during the school term.
A koha is appreciated to help cover costs.
Seasons provides a place for each child or young person to tell their story, to be heard and sup-
ported, as the group explore together the natural and ever-changing seasons of grief.
Become Involved
Become a Seasons Companion.
Good at listening? Enjoy working with children? Training is ofered to suitable people who may like to
become volunteer facilitators, working with small groups of children as Seasons Companions.
The next training weekend is on 30
th
and 31
st
August 2014.
For any enquiries please contact the Coordinator Or Gisborne volunteer centre
Gillian Cowperthwaite
06 868 4233 or 021 814 810
gtgeastland@seasons.org.nz
Highlighting
Jane Kibble
06 8684522
info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 7
5


Abercorn Charitable Trust
Our Mission is to:
Strengthen our community by
providing a climate that encourages volunteering

Board Members
Fleur Paenga Chairman Tim Marshall Deputy Chair
Brian Cochrane Treasurer Dawn Gretton Secretary
Hans Eijdenberg

Office Staff
Jenny Greaves -Manager Kay ClarkeOffice Support
Jane Kibble Recruitment coordinator Sophia KellyOffice Support

Office hours: 9:00 2.00 pm Week days

Street Address: Level 2, River Oaks Mews, 74 Grey St

Postal Address: P O Box 105, Gisborne Phone: (06) 8684522
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz Website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz



J N Williams Memorial Trust
Gisborne Volunteer Centre thanks our
Funders and Supporters

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 8

P O Box 105
GISBORNE 4040
Core Functons of a Volunteer Centre

Raise the profle and promote volunteering
Facilitate community connectons
Provide informaton, advice and support on volunteering
Work with volunteering organisatons to develop volunteering opportunites
Promote and advocate for the interests of volunteers
Work with organisatons to develop volunteer opportunites
Work with organisatons to develop and maintain standards
Promote management of volunteers as a profession
Honour the Treaty of Waitangi
Please let us know .
If your details have changed.
If you have changed your address,
If you dont want to continue receiving our news letter:
Phone 8684522 or
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
Thank you

Happy Volunteering! E noho r

Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community...



2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 1
July /August 2014 Issue 50
Volunteer News
Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community
The Recipients of the 2014 Gisborne Youth Awards
In the newsleters the frst half of this year I have been mainly focussing on the recruitment of volun-
teers we have looked at codes of practce ,responsibilites and identfying need, realistc volunteer posi-
tons and expectatons. All of these we at the volunteer centre can assist organisatons with.
But did you know we can also support the volunteer managers/ coordinators of our registered organisa-
tons. We have a variety of resources to share, policies, templates and connectons with many things
and people volunteering.
I also really enjoy getng out of the ofce and visitng organisatons and services not only does this con-
nect me more with each registered organisaton by seeing both the volunteers and service users (where
applicable) in acton,but gives me a chance to chat with volunteer managers about the volunteer pro-
gramme, address any issues and support them with identfying ways to manage any challenges.
Because we work with so many local organisatons it is possible to Link managers up with others who are
experiencing similar issues. I am also available should Managers wish to have some personal mentoring
tme, this can be done in or out of the work environment casual or formal.
So please feel free to get in touch should you wish to catch up with me and dont forget volunteer man-
agers meet once a month at the Poverty Bay Caf for a catch up, cofee and support networking.
Jane Says,
Just for a change
I get front page!

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 2
2
Jane Says continued

Team Building Ideas
You may have seen some of the team building coffee
break teasers that I have been running on our Face-
book page .Just for fun activities are a great team
building resource especially if your team members
work shifts, different days or share areas. In the colder
months we all seem to spend more time inside and of-
ten the place you sit and share morning tea can be
cramped and dingy.
Allowing the just for fun to be available all week enables all to take part and can create unity
within the group, is great for mixing new and longer serving team members and the subject
matter can be for all ages. It is not expensive, takes little time to set up and can be great fun for
the team. If you want to be competitive you could challenge teams or departments too.
All that is required is a small white board or scrap paper which can been pinned up and all
sorts of quests can take place!
Here are a few suggestions.
Words made out of a key theme word, you could use your organisation name, special relevant
words to your organisation, important days or local events.
Hang man--- Anagrams-----Cross words-----word search----Quiz questions---Brain teasers
Many of these can be found on line to create so you dont have to be a whizz at making up
questions.
Another option if you have the space would be a jigsaw puzzle, many op shops have puzzles for
sale or you could offer to complete one which requires checking before the puzzle can be sold.
Your team is then also collectively helping another organisation and is linking you and the op
shop teams.
Happy Team Building!
Police Vetting Changes
Changes to the New Zealand Police Vetting Service has been happening over the last six months
and will continue to be developed and implemented during 2014-2015.
Police vetting allows organisations to check the background of potential and existing workers to
influence further decisions. The service helps to keep most vulnerable members of society safe.
Changes include a new combined form for requests and consents which should be available
soon on the Police website Everybody using the vetting service will be required to sign up to a
new agreement in order to continue to access the Service. If youre already registered youll get
a copy of the new Agreement for signing soon. Theres also to be a new service which will offer
Australian criminal history checks
The Vetting Service will communicate changes and improvements as they are implemented. For
more information see: http://www.police.govt.nz./advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting.
Thank you to volunteering Canterbury for this update.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 3

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a
stone across the waters to create many ripples.
Mother Teresa-

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 4
Community Notices
3 3
72
Connecting,
Inspiring &
Supporting...

Activities & workshop programme

MONDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Drop-in activities, events calendar & TEC news
Healing Arts Therapy & Carer's studio support
Poetry & Arts Access social club:
Elder's community involvement support
Moon Gardening & Courtyard volunteer project

TUESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea: rehab workshop & learning skills support
Te Reo - Easy access multi-cultural group
Waiata / Community choir & Shared Lunch
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Fitness & recovery trainer: advice & support

WEDNESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea programme:sketching & portrait drawing
Trea programme: Ng Toi Mori workshop
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Mori Disability & Whanau:community support
Service User Management Committee group
Contact Us:
Email: tcatnz@gmail.com



Tna ttou, he mihi maioha ki ng hpori o Te
Tairwhit.
Greetngs to all our communites and organisatons in
the Gisborne region.
Never doubt that a small group of concerned cit-
zens can change the world. Indeed its the only thing
that ever has. Margaret Mead
Tairwhit Community Voice (TCV) is the new name
for the organisaton previously known as Gisborne
East Coast Council of Social Services (GISCOSS).
The reason for changing our name was to beter ex-
press what we want the organisaton to be and do
we want to include more than just social and health
services and we want to provide an opportunity for
groups, organisatons and communites to have a col-
lectve voice to express our aspiratons and concerns.
Many voices expressing the same thing are usually
more efectve than a single voice.
The TCV vision is that communites, organisatons and
groups of people across Tairawhit have a strong
voice to infuence positve change. We need your in-
put so that together we can make Gisborne a healthi-
er, happier and more connected place to live.
In additon to advocacy, research and training actvi-
tes, we provide a network of member organisatons
and groups who gather monthly to share informaton,
raise concerns, make plans and provide support. Net-
work meetngs are held on the second Monday of
every month at the BNZ Partnership Building, First
Floor, Customhouse St startng at 12.30pm.
Come along ,our next meetng is 14
th
July, wed love
to see someone from your group there! You can fnd
out more about TCV on our website:
www.tcvhub.co.nz
Ng mihi mahana, warm regards,
Gillian Creach
Chairperson

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 5
Volunteer Positions
GVC Notices
Volunteer Drivers and Transport Workshop
31st July 11am12oclock
Red Cross Rooms Palmerston Road
Covering health and safety and legal implicatons for
both organisatons and volunteers.
Free Workshop but Register atendance
For more informaton on any of the above contact info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
For all current volunteer positons available check out the website www.gisbornevolunteer centre.org.nz
Volunteer coordinators support group
Remaining- Dates for 2014- All at Poverty Bay Caf -
Tuesdays at 1.30pm
July 29
th-
August 26
th-
September 30
th
, October/
November 5
th
Internatonal Volunteer
Managers Day
All leaders, managers, coordinators of
volunteers are welcome



We welcome new organisatons:
The Longbush Ecological Trust
And
Whangawehi Catchment Management Board.
If you belong to a community group and would
like to join the Gisborne Volunteer Centre,
please let us know.
Registraton forms for organisatons and people
wantng to volunteer are available on our web-
site: www.gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
To join a team of staf in providing a friendly and safe
environment for people who have a disability and
enjoy craf actvites, tasks include socialising,
preparing morning tea, lunch and assistng with various
craf actvites.
Seeking an Administrator for
Girl Guiding, Happy to job share.
Work can be done from home

Prepare and serve morning tea
Assist with program actvites, join in with
actvites and trips Talk to those who
atend the programme and socialise with
the group

Assistng RDA clients & horses.
Inducton & Safety procedures around
horses & clients explained & demonstrated.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 6

GROWING THROUGH GRIEF is an Anglican social service which provides peer support programmes for
children and young people who are missing someone important from their daily life. This could be
through the death or major illness of a loved one, divorce or separaton of their parents, imprisonment
of a family member or other major change in family life.
GROWING THROUGH GRIEF uses the widely recognised Seasons programme to support children and
young people who are grieving.
Seasons is a child-centred and actvity based programme. The sessions may include stories,
artwork, music and games to suit each age group.
The Seasons programme respects all cultural and spiritual beliefs, providing an opportunity to
explore and express experiences with others in a safe and confdental environment.
Seasons groups are available for children aged from 5 years old and for young people up to 18
years old.
Adults may also have the opportunity to partcipate in their own group, while the children atend
theirs.
Programmes run afer school for an hour a week for nine weeks, during the school term.
A koha is appreciated to help cover costs.
Seasons provides a place for each child or young person to tell their story, to be heard and sup-
ported, as the group explore together the natural and ever-changing seasons of grief.
Become Involved
Become a Seasons Companion.
Good at listening? Enjoy working with children? Training is ofered to suitable people who may like to
become volunteer facilitators, working with small groups of children as Seasons Companions.
The next training weekend is on 30
th
and 31
st
August 2014.
For any enquiries please contact the Coordinator Or Gisborne volunteer centre
Gillian Cowperthwaite
06 868 4233 or 021 814 810
gtgeastland@seasons.org.nz
Highlighting
Jane Kibble
06 8684522
info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 7
5


Abercorn Charitable Trust
Our Mission is to:
Strengthen our community by
providing a climate that encourages volunteering

Board Members
Fleur Paenga Chairman Tim Marshall Deputy Chair
Brian Cochrane Treasurer Dawn Gretton Secretary
Hans Eijdenberg

Office Staff
Jenny Greaves -Manager Kay ClarkeOffice Support
Jane Kibble Recruitment coordinator Sophia KellyOffice Support

Office hours: 9:00 2.00 pm Week days

Street Address: Level 2, River Oaks Mews, 74 Grey St

Postal Address: P O Box 105, Gisborne Phone: (06) 8684522
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz Website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz



J N Williams Memorial Trust
Gisborne Volunteer Centre thanks our
Funders and Supporters

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 8

P O Box 105
GISBORNE 4040
Core Functons of a Volunteer Centre

Raise the profle and promote volunteering
Facilitate community connectons
Provide informaton, advice and support on volunteering
Work with volunteering organisatons to develop volunteering opportunites
Promote and advocate for the interests of volunteers
Work with organisatons to develop volunteer opportunites
Work with organisatons to develop and maintain standards
Promote management of volunteers as a profession
Honour the Treaty of Waitangi
Please let us know .
If your details have changed.
If you have changed your address,
If you dont want to continue receiving our news letter:
Phone 8684522 or
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
Thank you

Happy Volunteering! E noho r

Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community...



2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 1
July /August 2014 Issue 50
Volunteer News
Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community
The Recipients of the 2014 Gisborne Youth Awards
In the newsleters the frst half of this year I have been mainly focussing on the recruitment of volun-
teers we have looked at codes of practce ,responsibilites and identfying need, realistc volunteer posi-
tons and expectatons. All of these we at the volunteer centre can assist organisatons with.
But did you know we can also support the volunteer managers/ coordinators of our registered organisa-
tons. We have a variety of resources to share, policies, templates and connectons with many things
and people volunteering.
I also really enjoy getng out of the ofce and visitng organisatons and services not only does this con-
nect me more with each registered organisaton by seeing both the volunteers and service users (where
applicable) in acton,but gives me a chance to chat with volunteer managers about the volunteer pro-
gramme, address any issues and support them with identfying ways to manage any challenges.
Because we work with so many local organisatons it is possible to Link managers up with others who are
experiencing similar issues. I am also available should Managers wish to have some personal mentoring
tme, this can be done in or out of the work environment casual or formal.
So please feel free to get in touch should you wish to catch up with me and dont forget volunteer man-
agers meet once a month at the Poverty Bay Caf for a catch up, cofee and support networking.
Jane Says,
Just for a change
I get front page!

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 2
2
Jane Says continued

Team Building Ideas
You may have seen some of the team building coffee
break teasers that I have been running on our Face-
book page .Just for fun activities are a great team
building resource especially if your team members
work shifts, different days or share areas. In the colder
months we all seem to spend more time inside and of-
ten the place you sit and share morning tea can be
cramped and dingy.
Allowing the just for fun to be available all week enables all to take part and can create unity
within the group, is great for mixing new and longer serving team members and the subject
matter can be for all ages. It is not expensive, takes little time to set up and can be great fun for
the team. If you want to be competitive you could challenge teams or departments too.
All that is required is a small white board or scrap paper which can been pinned up and all
sorts of quests can take place!
Here are a few suggestions.
Words made out of a key theme word, you could use your organisation name, special relevant
words to your organisation, important days or local events.
Hang man--- Anagrams-----Cross words-----word search----Quiz questions---Brain teasers
Many of these can be found on line to create so you dont have to be a whizz at making up
questions.
Another option if you have the space would be a jigsaw puzzle, many op shops have puzzles for
sale or you could offer to complete one which requires checking before the puzzle can be sold.
Your team is then also collectively helping another organisation and is linking you and the op
shop teams.
Happy Team Building!
Police Vetting Changes
Changes to the New Zealand Police Vetting Service has been happening over the last six months
and will continue to be developed and implemented during 2014-2015.
Police vetting allows organisations to check the background of potential and existing workers to
influence further decisions. The service helps to keep most vulnerable members of society safe.
Changes include a new combined form for requests and consents which should be available
soon on the Police website Everybody using the vetting service will be required to sign up to a
new agreement in order to continue to access the Service. If youre already registered youll get
a copy of the new Agreement for signing soon. Theres also to be a new service which will offer
Australian criminal history checks
The Vetting Service will communicate changes and improvements as they are implemented. For
more information see: http://www.police.govt.nz./advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting.
Thank you to volunteering Canterbury for this update.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 3

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a
stone across the waters to create many ripples.
Mother Teresa-

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 4
Community Notices
3 3
72
Connecting,
Inspiring &
Supporting...

Activities & workshop programme

MONDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Drop-in activities, events calendar & TEC news
Healing Arts Therapy & Carer's studio support
Poetry & Arts Access social club:
Elder's community involvement support
Moon Gardening & Courtyard volunteer project

TUESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea: rehab workshop & learning skills support
Te Reo - Easy access multi-cultural group
Waiata / Community choir & Shared Lunch
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Fitness & recovery trainer: advice & support

WEDNESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea programme:sketching & portrait drawing
Trea programme: Ng Toi Mori workshop
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Mori Disability & Whanau:community support
Service User Management Committee group
Contact Us:
Email: tcatnz@gmail.com



Tna ttou, he mihi maioha ki ng hpori o Te
Tairwhit.
Greetngs to all our communites and organisatons in
the Gisborne region.
Never doubt that a small group of concerned cit-
zens can change the world. Indeed its the only thing
that ever has. Margaret Mead
Tairwhit Community Voice (TCV) is the new name
for the organisaton previously known as Gisborne
East Coast Council of Social Services (GISCOSS).
The reason for changing our name was to beter ex-
press what we want the organisaton to be and do
we want to include more than just social and health
services and we want to provide an opportunity for
groups, organisatons and communites to have a col-
lectve voice to express our aspiratons and concerns.
Many voices expressing the same thing are usually
more efectve than a single voice.
The TCV vision is that communites, organisatons and
groups of people across Tairawhit have a strong
voice to infuence positve change. We need your in-
put so that together we can make Gisborne a healthi-
er, happier and more connected place to live.
In additon to advocacy, research and training actvi-
tes, we provide a network of member organisatons
and groups who gather monthly to share informaton,
raise concerns, make plans and provide support. Net-
work meetngs are held on the second Monday of
every month at the BNZ Partnership Building, First
Floor, Customhouse St startng at 12.30pm.
Come along ,our next meetng is 14
th
July, wed love
to see someone from your group there! You can fnd
out more about TCV on our website:
www.tcvhub.co.nz
Ng mihi mahana, warm regards,
Gillian Creach
Chairperson

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 5
Volunteer Positions
GVC Notices
Volunteer Drivers and Transport Workshop
31st July 11am12oclock
Red Cross Rooms Palmerston Road
Covering health and safety and legal implicatons for
both organisatons and volunteers.
Free Workshop but Register atendance
For more informaton on any of the above contact info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
For all current volunteer positons available check out the website www.gisbornevolunteer centre.org.nz
Volunteer coordinators support group
Remaining- Dates for 2014- All at Poverty Bay Caf -
Tuesdays at 1.30pm
July 29
th-
August 26
th-
September 30
th
, October/
November 5
th
Internatonal Volunteer
Managers Day
All leaders, managers, coordinators of
volunteers are welcome



We welcome new organisatons:
The Longbush Ecological Trust
And
Whangawehi Catchment Management Board.
If you belong to a community group and would
like to join the Gisborne Volunteer Centre,
please let us know.
Registraton forms for organisatons and people
wantng to volunteer are available on our web-
site: www.gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
To join a team of staf in providing a friendly and safe
environment for people who have a disability and
enjoy craf actvites, tasks include socialising,
preparing morning tea, lunch and assistng with various
craf actvites.
Seeking an Administrator for
Girl Guiding, Happy to job share.
Work can be done from home

Prepare and serve morning tea
Assist with program actvites, join in with
actvites and trips Talk to those who
atend the programme and socialise with
the group

Assistng RDA clients & horses.
Inducton & Safety procedures around
horses & clients explained & demonstrated.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 6

GROWING THROUGH GRIEF is an Anglican social service which provides peer support programmes for
children and young people who are missing someone important from their daily life. This could be
through the death or major illness of a loved one, divorce or separaton of their parents, imprisonment
of a family member or other major change in family life.
GROWING THROUGH GRIEF uses the widely recognised Seasons programme to support children and
young people who are grieving.
Seasons is a child-centred and actvity based programme. The sessions may include stories,
artwork, music and games to suit each age group.
The Seasons programme respects all cultural and spiritual beliefs, providing an opportunity to
explore and express experiences with others in a safe and confdental environment.
Seasons groups are available for children aged from 5 years old and for young people up to 18
years old.
Adults may also have the opportunity to partcipate in their own group, while the children atend
theirs.
Programmes run afer school for an hour a week for nine weeks, during the school term.
A koha is appreciated to help cover costs.
Seasons provides a place for each child or young person to tell their story, to be heard and sup-
ported, as the group explore together the natural and ever-changing seasons of grief.
Become Involved
Become a Seasons Companion.
Good at listening? Enjoy working with children? Training is ofered to suitable people who may like to
become volunteer facilitators, working with small groups of children as Seasons Companions.
The next training weekend is on 30
th
and 31
st
August 2014.
For any enquiries please contact the Coordinator Or Gisborne volunteer centre
Gillian Cowperthwaite
06 868 4233 or 021 814 810
gtgeastland@seasons.org.nz
Highlighting
Jane Kibble
06 8684522
info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 7
5


Abercorn Charitable Trust
Our Mission is to:
Strengthen our community by
providing a climate that encourages volunteering

Board Members
Fleur Paenga Chairman Tim Marshall Deputy Chair
Brian Cochrane Treasurer Dawn Gretton Secretary
Hans Eijdenberg

Office Staff
Jenny Greaves -Manager Kay ClarkeOffice Support
Jane Kibble Recruitment coordinator Sophia KellyOffice Support

Office hours: 9:00 2.00 pm Week days

Street Address: Level 2, River Oaks Mews, 74 Grey St

Postal Address: P O Box 105, Gisborne Phone: (06) 8684522
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz Website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz



J N Williams Memorial Trust
Gisborne Volunteer Centre thanks our
Funders and Supporters

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 8

P O Box 105
GISBORNE 4040
Core Functons of a Volunteer Centre

Raise the profle and promote volunteering
Facilitate community connectons
Provide informaton, advice and support on volunteering
Work with volunteering organisatons to develop volunteering opportunites
Promote and advocate for the interests of volunteers
Work with organisatons to develop volunteer opportunites
Work with organisatons to develop and maintain standards
Promote management of volunteers as a profession
Honour the Treaty of Waitangi
Please let us know .
If your details have changed.
If you have changed your address,
If you dont want to continue receiving our news letter:
Phone 8684522 or
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
Thank you

Happy Volunteering! E noho r

Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community...



2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 1
July /August 2014 Issue 50
Volunteer News
Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community
The Recipients of the 2014 Gisborne Youth Awards
In the newsleters the frst half of this year I have been mainly focussing on the recruitment of volun-
teers we have looked at codes of practce ,responsibilites and identfying need, realistc volunteer posi-
tons and expectatons. All of these we at the volunteer centre can assist organisatons with.
But did you know we can also support the volunteer managers/ coordinators of our registered organisa-
tons. We have a variety of resources to share, policies, templates and connectons with many things
and people volunteering.
I also really enjoy getng out of the ofce and visitng organisatons and services not only does this con-
nect me more with each registered organisaton by seeing both the volunteers and service users (where
applicable) in acton,but gives me a chance to chat with volunteer managers about the volunteer pro-
gramme, address any issues and support them with identfying ways to manage any challenges.
Because we work with so many local organisatons it is possible to Link managers up with others who are
experiencing similar issues. I am also available should Managers wish to have some personal mentoring
tme, this can be done in or out of the work environment casual or formal.
So please feel free to get in touch should you wish to catch up with me and dont forget volunteer man-
agers meet once a month at the Poverty Bay Caf for a catch up, cofee and support networking.
Jane Says,
Just for a change
I get front page!

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 2
2
Jane Says continued

Team Building Ideas
You may have seen some of the team building coffee
break teasers that I have been running on our Face-
book page .Just for fun activities are a great team
building resource especially if your team members
work shifts, different days or share areas. In the colder
months we all seem to spend more time inside and of-
ten the place you sit and share morning tea can be
cramped and dingy.
Allowing the just for fun to be available all week enables all to take part and can create unity
within the group, is great for mixing new and longer serving team members and the subject
matter can be for all ages. It is not expensive, takes little time to set up and can be great fun for
the team. If you want to be competitive you could challenge teams or departments too.
All that is required is a small white board or scrap paper which can been pinned up and all
sorts of quests can take place!
Here are a few suggestions.
Words made out of a key theme word, you could use your organisation name, special relevant
words to your organisation, important days or local events.
Hang man--- Anagrams-----Cross words-----word search----Quiz questions---Brain teasers
Many of these can be found on line to create so you dont have to be a whizz at making up
questions.
Another option if you have the space would be a jigsaw puzzle, many op shops have puzzles for
sale or you could offer to complete one which requires checking before the puzzle can be sold.
Your team is then also collectively helping another organisation and is linking you and the op
shop teams.
Happy Team Building!
Police Vetting Changes
Changes to the New Zealand Police Vetting Service has been happening over the last six months
and will continue to be developed and implemented during 2014-2015.
Police vetting allows organisations to check the background of potential and existing workers to
influence further decisions. The service helps to keep most vulnerable members of society safe.
Changes include a new combined form for requests and consents which should be available
soon on the Police website Everybody using the vetting service will be required to sign up to a
new agreement in order to continue to access the Service. If youre already registered youll get
a copy of the new Agreement for signing soon. Theres also to be a new service which will offer
Australian criminal history checks
The Vetting Service will communicate changes and improvements as they are implemented. For
more information see: http://www.police.govt.nz./advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting.
Thank you to volunteering Canterbury for this update.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 3

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a
stone across the waters to create many ripples.
Mother Teresa-

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 4
Community Notices
3 3
72
Connecting,
Inspiring &
Supporting...

Activities & workshop programme

MONDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Drop-in activities, events calendar & TEC news
Healing Arts Therapy & Carer's studio support
Poetry & Arts Access social club:
Elder's community involvement support
Moon Gardening & Courtyard volunteer project

TUESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea: rehab workshop & learning skills support
Te Reo - Easy access multi-cultural group
Waiata / Community choir & Shared Lunch
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Fitness & recovery trainer: advice & support

WEDNESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea programme:sketching & portrait drawing
Trea programme: Ng Toi Mori workshop
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Mori Disability & Whanau:community support
Service User Management Committee group
Contact Us:
Email: tcatnz@gmail.com



Tna ttou, he mihi maioha ki ng hpori o Te
Tairwhit.
Greetngs to all our communites and organisatons in
the Gisborne region.
Never doubt that a small group of concerned cit-
zens can change the world. Indeed its the only thing
that ever has. Margaret Mead
Tairwhit Community Voice (TCV) is the new name
for the organisaton previously known as Gisborne
East Coast Council of Social Services (GISCOSS).
The reason for changing our name was to beter ex-
press what we want the organisaton to be and do
we want to include more than just social and health
services and we want to provide an opportunity for
groups, organisatons and communites to have a col-
lectve voice to express our aspiratons and concerns.
Many voices expressing the same thing are usually
more efectve than a single voice.
The TCV vision is that communites, organisatons and
groups of people across Tairawhit have a strong
voice to infuence positve change. We need your in-
put so that together we can make Gisborne a healthi-
er, happier and more connected place to live.
In additon to advocacy, research and training actvi-
tes, we provide a network of member organisatons
and groups who gather monthly to share informaton,
raise concerns, make plans and provide support. Net-
work meetngs are held on the second Monday of
every month at the BNZ Partnership Building, First
Floor, Customhouse St startng at 12.30pm.
Come along ,our next meetng is 14
th
July, wed love
to see someone from your group there! You can fnd
out more about TCV on our website:
www.tcvhub.co.nz
Ng mihi mahana, warm regards,
Gillian Creach
Chairperson

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 5
Volunteer Positions
GVC Notices
Volunteer Drivers and Transport Workshop
31st July 11am12oclock
Red Cross Rooms Palmerston Road
Covering health and safety and legal implicatons for
both organisatons and volunteers.
Free Workshop but Register atendance
For more informaton on any of the above contact info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
For all current volunteer positons available check out the website www.gisbornevolunteer centre.org.nz
Volunteer coordinators support group
Remaining- Dates for 2014- All at Poverty Bay Caf -
Tuesdays at 1.30pm
July 29
th-
August 26
th-
September 30
th
, October/
November 5
th
Internatonal Volunteer
Managers Day
All leaders, managers, coordinators of
volunteers are welcome



We welcome new organisatons:
The Longbush Ecological Trust
And
Whangawehi Catchment Management Board.
If you belong to a community group and would
like to join the Gisborne Volunteer Centre,
please let us know.
Registraton forms for organisatons and people
wantng to volunteer are available on our web-
site: www.gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
To join a team of staf in providing a friendly and safe
environment for people who have a disability and
enjoy craf actvites, tasks include socialising,
preparing morning tea, lunch and assistng with various
craf actvites.
Seeking an Administrator for
Girl Guiding, Happy to job share.
Work can be done from home

Prepare and serve morning tea
Assist with program actvites, join in with
actvites and trips Talk to those who
atend the programme and socialise with
the group

Assistng RDA clients & horses.
Inducton & Safety procedures around
horses & clients explained & demonstrated.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 6

GROWING THROUGH GRIEF is an Anglican social service which provides peer support programmes for
children and young people who are missing someone important from their daily life. This could be
through the death or major illness of a loved one, divorce or separaton of their parents, imprisonment
of a family member or other major change in family life.
GROWING THROUGH GRIEF uses the widely recognised Seasons programme to support children and
young people who are grieving.
Seasons is a child-centred and actvity based programme. The sessions may include stories,
artwork, music and games to suit each age group.
The Seasons programme respects all cultural and spiritual beliefs, providing an opportunity to
explore and express experiences with others in a safe and confdental environment.
Seasons groups are available for children aged from 5 years old and for young people up to 18
years old.
Adults may also have the opportunity to partcipate in their own group, while the children atend
theirs.
Programmes run afer school for an hour a week for nine weeks, during the school term.
A koha is appreciated to help cover costs.
Seasons provides a place for each child or young person to tell their story, to be heard and sup-
ported, as the group explore together the natural and ever-changing seasons of grief.
Become Involved
Become a Seasons Companion.
Good at listening? Enjoy working with children? Training is ofered to suitable people who may like to
become volunteer facilitators, working with small groups of children as Seasons Companions.
The next training weekend is on 30
th
and 31
st
August 2014.
For any enquiries please contact the Coordinator Or Gisborne volunteer centre
Gillian Cowperthwaite
06 868 4233 or 021 814 810
gtgeastland@seasons.org.nz
Highlighting
Jane Kibble
06 8684522
info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 7
5


Abercorn Charitable Trust
Our Mission is to:
Strengthen our community by
providing a climate that encourages volunteering

Board Members
Fleur Paenga Chairman Tim Marshall Deputy Chair
Brian Cochrane Treasurer Dawn Gretton Secretary
Hans Eijdenberg

Office Staff
Jenny Greaves -Manager Kay ClarkeOffice Support
Jane Kibble Recruitment coordinator Sophia KellyOffice Support

Office hours: 9:00 2.00 pm Week days

Street Address: Level 2, River Oaks Mews, 74 Grey St

Postal Address: P O Box 105, Gisborne Phone: (06) 8684522
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz Website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz



J N Williams Memorial Trust
Gisborne Volunteer Centre thanks our
Funders and Supporters

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 8

P O Box 105
GISBORNE 4040
Core Functons of a Volunteer Centre

Raise the profle and promote volunteering
Facilitate community connectons
Provide informaton, advice and support on volunteering
Work with volunteering organisatons to develop volunteering opportunites
Promote and advocate for the interests of volunteers
Work with organisatons to develop volunteer opportunites
Work with organisatons to develop and maintain standards
Promote management of volunteers as a profession
Honour the Treaty of Waitangi
Please let us know .
If your details have changed.
If you have changed your address,
If you dont want to continue receiving our news letter:
Phone 8684522 or
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
Thank you

Happy Volunteering! E noho r

Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community...



2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 1
July /August 2014 Issue 50
Volunteer News
Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community
The Recipients of the 2014 Gisborne Youth Awards
In the newsleters the frst half of this year I have been mainly focussing on the recruitment of volun-
teers we have looked at codes of practce ,responsibilites and identfying need, realistc volunteer posi-
tons and expectatons. All of these we at the volunteer centre can assist organisatons with.
But did you know we can also support the volunteer managers/ coordinators of our registered organisa-
tons. We have a variety of resources to share, policies, templates and connectons with many things
and people volunteering.
I also really enjoy getng out of the ofce and visitng organisatons and services not only does this con-
nect me more with each registered organisaton by seeing both the volunteers and service users (where
applicable) in acton,but gives me a chance to chat with volunteer managers about the volunteer pro-
gramme, address any issues and support them with identfying ways to manage any challenges.
Because we work with so many local organisatons it is possible to Link managers up with others who are
experiencing similar issues. I am also available should Managers wish to have some personal mentoring
tme, this can be done in or out of the work environment casual or formal.
So please feel free to get in touch should you wish to catch up with me and dont forget volunteer man-
agers meet once a month at the Poverty Bay Caf for a catch up, cofee and support networking.
Jane Says,
Just for a change
I get front page!

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 2
2
Jane Says continued

Team Building Ideas
You may have seen some of the team building coffee
break teasers that I have been running on our Face-
book page .Just for fun activities are a great team
building resource especially if your team members
work shifts, different days or share areas. In the colder
months we all seem to spend more time inside and of-
ten the place you sit and share morning tea can be
cramped and dingy.
Allowing the just for fun to be available all week enables all to take part and can create unity
within the group, is great for mixing new and longer serving team members and the subject
matter can be for all ages. It is not expensive, takes little time to set up and can be great fun for
the team. If you want to be competitive you could challenge teams or departments too.
All that is required is a small white board or scrap paper which can been pinned up and all
sorts of quests can take place!
Here are a few suggestions.
Words made out of a key theme word, you could use your organisation name, special relevant
words to your organisation, important days or local events.
Hang man--- Anagrams-----Cross words-----word search----Quiz questions---Brain teasers
Many of these can be found on line to create so you dont have to be a whizz at making up
questions.
Another option if you have the space would be a jigsaw puzzle, many op shops have puzzles for
sale or you could offer to complete one which requires checking before the puzzle can be sold.
Your team is then also collectively helping another organisation and is linking you and the op
shop teams.
Happy Team Building!
Police Vetting Changes
Changes to the New Zealand Police Vetting Service has been happening over the last six months
and will continue to be developed and implemented during 2014-2015.
Police vetting allows organisations to check the background of potential and existing workers to
influence further decisions. The service helps to keep most vulnerable members of society safe.
Changes include a new combined form for requests and consents which should be available
soon on the Police website Everybody using the vetting service will be required to sign up to a
new agreement in order to continue to access the Service. If youre already registered youll get
a copy of the new Agreement for signing soon. Theres also to be a new service which will offer
Australian criminal history checks
The Vetting Service will communicate changes and improvements as they are implemented. For
more information see: http://www.police.govt.nz./advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting.
Thank you to volunteering Canterbury for this update.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 3

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a
stone across the waters to create many ripples.
Mother Teresa-

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 4
Community Notices
3 3
72
Connecting,
Inspiring &
Supporting...

Activities & workshop programme

MONDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Drop-in activities, events calendar & TEC news
Healing Arts Therapy & Carer's studio support
Poetry & Arts Access social club:
Elder's community involvement support
Moon Gardening & Courtyard volunteer project

TUESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea: rehab workshop & learning skills support
Te Reo - Easy access multi-cultural group
Waiata / Community choir & Shared Lunch
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Fitness & recovery trainer: advice & support

WEDNESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea programme:sketching & portrait drawing
Trea programme: Ng Toi Mori workshop
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Mori Disability & Whanau:community support
Service User Management Committee group
Contact Us:
Email: tcatnz@gmail.com



Tna ttou, he mihi maioha ki ng hpori o Te
Tairwhit.
Greetngs to all our communites and organisatons in
the Gisborne region.
Never doubt that a small group of concerned cit-
zens can change the world. Indeed its the only thing
that ever has. Margaret Mead
Tairwhit Community Voice (TCV) is the new name
for the organisaton previously known as Gisborne
East Coast Council of Social Services (GISCOSS).
The reason for changing our name was to beter ex-
press what we want the organisaton to be and do
we want to include more than just social and health
services and we want to provide an opportunity for
groups, organisatons and communites to have a col-
lectve voice to express our aspiratons and concerns.
Many voices expressing the same thing are usually
more efectve than a single voice.
The TCV vision is that communites, organisatons and
groups of people across Tairawhit have a strong
voice to infuence positve change. We need your in-
put so that together we can make Gisborne a healthi-
er, happier and more connected place to live.
In additon to advocacy, research and training actvi-
tes, we provide a network of member organisatons
and groups who gather monthly to share informaton,
raise concerns, make plans and provide support. Net-
work meetngs are held on the second Monday of
every month at the BNZ Partnership Building, First
Floor, Customhouse St startng at 12.30pm.
Come along ,our next meetng is 14
th
July, wed love
to see someone from your group there! You can fnd
out more about TCV on our website:
www.tcvhub.co.nz
Ng mihi mahana, warm regards,
Gillian Creach
Chairperson

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 5
Volunteer Positions
GVC Notices
Volunteer Drivers and Transport Workshop
31st July 11am12oclock
Red Cross Rooms Palmerston Road
Covering health and safety and legal implicatons for
both organisatons and volunteers.
Free Workshop but Register atendance
For more informaton on any of the above contact info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
For all current volunteer positons available check out the website www.gisbornevolunteer centre.org.nz
Volunteer coordinators support group
Remaining- Dates for 2014- All at Poverty Bay Caf -
Tuesdays at 1.30pm
July 29
th-
August 26
th-
September 30
th
, October/
November 5
th
Internatonal Volunteer
Managers Day
All leaders, managers, coordinators of
volunteers are welcome



We welcome new organisatons:
The Longbush Ecological Trust
And
Whangawehi Catchment Management Board.
If you belong to a community group and would
like to join the Gisborne Volunteer Centre,
please let us know.
Registraton forms for organisatons and people
wantng to volunteer are available on our web-
site: www.gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
To join a team of staf in providing a friendly and safe
environment for people who have a disability and
enjoy craf actvites, tasks include socialising,
preparing morning tea, lunch and assistng with various
craf actvites.
Seeking an Administrator for
Girl Guiding, Happy to job share.
Work can be done from home

Prepare and serve morning tea
Assist with program actvites, join in with
actvites and trips Talk to those who
atend the programme and socialise with
the group

Assistng RDA clients & horses.
Inducton & Safety procedures around
horses & clients explained & demonstrated.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 6

GROWING THROUGH GRIEF is an Anglican social service which provides peer support programmes for
children and young people who are missing someone important from their daily life. This could be
through the death or major illness of a loved one, divorce or separaton of their parents, imprisonment
of a family member or other major change in family life.
GROWING THROUGH GRIEF uses the widely recognised Seasons programme to support children and
young people who are grieving.
Seasons is a child-centred and actvity based programme. The sessions may include stories,
artwork, music and games to suit each age group.
The Seasons programme respects all cultural and spiritual beliefs, providing an opportunity to
explore and express experiences with others in a safe and confdental environment.
Seasons groups are available for children aged from 5 years old and for young people up to 18
years old.
Adults may also have the opportunity to partcipate in their own group, while the children atend
theirs.
Programmes run afer school for an hour a week for nine weeks, during the school term.
A koha is appreciated to help cover costs.
Seasons provides a place for each child or young person to tell their story, to be heard and sup-
ported, as the group explore together the natural and ever-changing seasons of grief.
Become Involved
Become a Seasons Companion.
Good at listening? Enjoy working with children? Training is ofered to suitable people who may like to
become volunteer facilitators, working with small groups of children as Seasons Companions.
The next training weekend is on 30
th
and 31
st
August 2014.
For any enquiries please contact the Coordinator Or Gisborne volunteer centre
Gillian Cowperthwaite
06 868 4233 or 021 814 810
gtgeastland@seasons.org.nz
Highlighting
Jane Kibble
06 8684522
info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 7
5


Abercorn Charitable Trust
Our Mission is to:
Strengthen our community by
providing a climate that encourages volunteering

Board Members
Fleur Paenga Chairman Tim Marshall Deputy Chair
Brian Cochrane Treasurer Dawn Gretton Secretary
Hans Eijdenberg

Office Staff
Jenny Greaves -Manager Kay ClarkeOffice Support
Jane Kibble Recruitment coordinator Sophia KellyOffice Support

Office hours: 9:00 2.00 pm Week days

Street Address: Level 2, River Oaks Mews, 74 Grey St

Postal Address: P O Box 105, Gisborne Phone: (06) 8684522
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz Website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz



J N Williams Memorial Trust
Gisborne Volunteer Centre thanks our
Funders and Supporters

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 8

P O Box 105
GISBORNE 4040
Core Functons of a Volunteer Centre

Raise the profle and promote volunteering
Facilitate community connectons
Provide informaton, advice and support on volunteering
Work with volunteering organisatons to develop volunteering opportunites
Promote and advocate for the interests of volunteers
Work with organisatons to develop volunteer opportunites
Work with organisatons to develop and maintain standards
Promote management of volunteers as a profession
Honour the Treaty of Waitangi
Please let us know .
If your details have changed.
If you have changed your address,
If you dont want to continue receiving our news letter:
Phone 8684522 or
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
Thank you

Happy Volunteering! E noho r

Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community...



2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 1
July /August 2014 Issue 50
Volunteer News
Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community
The Recipients of the 2014 Gisborne Youth Awards
In the newsleters the frst half of this year I have been mainly focussing on the recruitment of volun-
teers we have looked at codes of practce ,responsibilites and identfying need, realistc volunteer posi-
tons and expectatons. All of these we at the volunteer centre can assist organisatons with.
But did you know we can also support the volunteer managers/ coordinators of our registered organisa-
tons. We have a variety of resources to share, policies, templates and connectons with many things
and people volunteering.
I also really enjoy getng out of the ofce and visitng organisatons and services not only does this con-
nect me more with each registered organisaton by seeing both the volunteers and service users (where
applicable) in acton,but gives me a chance to chat with volunteer managers about the volunteer pro-
gramme, address any issues and support them with identfying ways to manage any challenges.
Because we work with so many local organisatons it is possible to Link managers up with others who are
experiencing similar issues. I am also available should Managers wish to have some personal mentoring
tme, this can be done in or out of the work environment casual or formal.
So please feel free to get in touch should you wish to catch up with me and dont forget volunteer man-
agers meet once a month at the Poverty Bay Caf for a catch up, cofee and support networking.
Jane Says,
Just for a change
I get front page!

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 2
2
Jane Says continued

Team Building Ideas
You may have seen some of the team building coffee
break teasers that I have been running on our Face-
book page .Just for fun activities are a great team
building resource especially if your team members
work shifts, different days or share areas. In the colder
months we all seem to spend more time inside and of-
ten the place you sit and share morning tea can be
cramped and dingy.
Allowing the just for fun to be available all week enables all to take part and can create unity
within the group, is great for mixing new and longer serving team members and the subject
matter can be for all ages. It is not expensive, takes little time to set up and can be great fun for
the team. If you want to be competitive you could challenge teams or departments too.
All that is required is a small white board or scrap paper which can been pinned up and all
sorts of quests can take place!
Here are a few suggestions.
Words made out of a key theme word, you could use your organisation name, special relevant
words to your organisation, important days or local events.
Hang man--- Anagrams-----Cross words-----word search----Quiz questions---Brain teasers
Many of these can be found on line to create so you dont have to be a whizz at making up
questions.
Another option if you have the space would be a jigsaw puzzle, many op shops have puzzles for
sale or you could offer to complete one which requires checking before the puzzle can be sold.
Your team is then also collectively helping another organisation and is linking you and the op
shop teams.
Happy Team Building!
Police Vetting Changes
Changes to the New Zealand Police Vetting Service has been happening over the last six months
and will continue to be developed and implemented during 2014-2015.
Police vetting allows organisations to check the background of potential and existing workers to
influence further decisions. The service helps to keep most vulnerable members of society safe.
Changes include a new combined form for requests and consents which should be available
soon on the Police website Everybody using the vetting service will be required to sign up to a
new agreement in order to continue to access the Service. If youre already registered youll get
a copy of the new Agreement for signing soon. Theres also to be a new service which will offer
Australian criminal history checks
The Vetting Service will communicate changes and improvements as they are implemented. For
more information see: http://www.police.govt.nz./advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting.
Thank you to volunteering Canterbury for this update.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 3

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a
stone across the waters to create many ripples.
Mother Teresa-

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 4
Community Notices
3 3
72
Connecting,
Inspiring &
Supporting...

Activities & workshop programme

MONDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Drop-in activities, events calendar & TEC news
Healing Arts Therapy & Carer's studio support
Poetry & Arts Access social club:
Elder's community involvement support
Moon Gardening & Courtyard volunteer project

TUESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea: rehab workshop & learning skills support
Te Reo - Easy access multi-cultural group
Waiata / Community choir & Shared Lunch
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Fitness & recovery trainer: advice & support

WEDNESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea programme:sketching & portrait drawing
Trea programme: Ng Toi Mori workshop
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Mori Disability & Whanau:community support
Service User Management Committee group
Contact Us:
Email: tcatnz@gmail.com



Tna ttou, he mihi maioha ki ng hpori o Te
Tairwhit.
Greetngs to all our communites and organisatons in
the Gisborne region.
Never doubt that a small group of concerned cit-
zens can change the world. Indeed its the only thing
that ever has. Margaret Mead
Tairwhit Community Voice (TCV) is the new name
for the organisaton previously known as Gisborne
East Coast Council of Social Services (GISCOSS).
The reason for changing our name was to beter ex-
press what we want the organisaton to be and do
we want to include more than just social and health
services and we want to provide an opportunity for
groups, organisatons and communites to have a col-
lectve voice to express our aspiratons and concerns.
Many voices expressing the same thing are usually
more efectve than a single voice.
The TCV vision is that communites, organisatons and
groups of people across Tairawhit have a strong
voice to infuence positve change. We need your in-
put so that together we can make Gisborne a healthi-
er, happier and more connected place to live.
In additon to advocacy, research and training actvi-
tes, we provide a network of member organisatons
and groups who gather monthly to share informaton,
raise concerns, make plans and provide support. Net-
work meetngs are held on the second Monday of
every month at the BNZ Partnership Building, First
Floor, Customhouse St startng at 12.30pm.
Come along ,our next meetng is 14
th
July, wed love
to see someone from your group there! You can fnd
out more about TCV on our website:
www.tcvhub.co.nz
Ng mihi mahana, warm regards,
Gillian Creach
Chairperson

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 5
Volunteer Positions
GVC Notices
Volunteer Drivers and Transport Workshop
31st July 11am12oclock
Red Cross Rooms Palmerston Road
Covering health and safety and legal implicatons for
both organisatons and volunteers.
Free Workshop but Register atendance
For more informaton on any of the above contact info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
For all current volunteer positons available check out the website www.gisbornevolunteer centre.org.nz
Volunteer coordinators support group
Remaining- Dates for 2014- All at Poverty Bay Caf -
Tuesdays at 1.30pm
July 29
th-
August 26
th-
September 30
th
, October/
November 5
th
Internatonal Volunteer
Managers Day
All leaders, managers, coordinators of
volunteers are welcome



We welcome new organisatons:
The Longbush Ecological Trust
And
Whangawehi Catchment Management Board.
If you belong to a community group and would
like to join the Gisborne Volunteer Centre,
please let us know.
Registraton forms for organisatons and people
wantng to volunteer are available on our web-
site: www.gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
To join a team of staf in providing a friendly and safe
environment for people who have a disability and
enjoy craf actvites, tasks include socialising,
preparing morning tea, lunch and assistng with various
craf actvites.
Seeking an Administrator for
Girl Guiding, Happy to job share.
Work can be done from home

Prepare and serve morning tea
Assist with program actvites, join in with
actvites and trips Talk to those who
atend the programme and socialise with
the group

Assistng RDA clients & horses.
Inducton & Safety procedures around
horses & clients explained & demonstrated.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 6

GROWING THROUGH GRIEF is an Anglican social service which provides peer support programmes for
children and young people who are missing someone important from their daily life. This could be
through the death or major illness of a loved one, divorce or separaton of their parents, imprisonment
of a family member or other major change in family life.
GROWING THROUGH GRIEF uses the widely recognised Seasons programme to support children and
young people who are grieving.
Seasons is a child-centred and actvity based programme. The sessions may include stories,
artwork, music and games to suit each age group.
The Seasons programme respects all cultural and spiritual beliefs, providing an opportunity to
explore and express experiences with others in a safe and confdental environment.
Seasons groups are available for children aged from 5 years old and for young people up to 18
years old.
Adults may also have the opportunity to partcipate in their own group, while the children atend
theirs.
Programmes run afer school for an hour a week for nine weeks, during the school term.
A koha is appreciated to help cover costs.
Seasons provides a place for each child or young person to tell their story, to be heard and sup-
ported, as the group explore together the natural and ever-changing seasons of grief.
Become Involved
Become a Seasons Companion.
Good at listening? Enjoy working with children? Training is ofered to suitable people who may like to
become volunteer facilitators, working with small groups of children as Seasons Companions.
The next training weekend is on 30
th
and 31
st
August 2014.
For any enquiries please contact the Coordinator Or Gisborne volunteer centre
Gillian Cowperthwaite
06 868 4233 or 021 814 810
gtgeastland@seasons.org.nz
Highlighting
Jane Kibble
06 8684522
info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 7
5


Abercorn Charitable Trust
Our Mission is to:
Strengthen our community by
providing a climate that encourages volunteering

Board Members
Fleur Paenga Chairman Tim Marshall Deputy Chair
Brian Cochrane Treasurer Dawn Gretton Secretary
Hans Eijdenberg

Office Staff
Jenny Greaves -Manager Kay ClarkeOffice Support
Jane Kibble Recruitment coordinator Sophia KellyOffice Support

Office hours: 9:00 2.00 pm Week days

Street Address: Level 2, River Oaks Mews, 74 Grey St

Postal Address: P O Box 105, Gisborne Phone: (06) 8684522
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz Website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz



J N Williams Memorial Trust
Gisborne Volunteer Centre thanks our
Funders and Supporters

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 8

P O Box 105
GISBORNE 4040
Core Functons of a Volunteer Centre

Raise the profle and promote volunteering
Facilitate community connectons
Provide informaton, advice and support on volunteering
Work with volunteering organisatons to develop volunteering opportunites
Promote and advocate for the interests of volunteers
Work with organisatons to develop volunteer opportunites
Work with organisatons to develop and maintain standards
Promote management of volunteers as a profession
Honour the Treaty of Waitangi
Please let us know .
If your details have changed.
If you have changed your address,
If you dont want to continue receiving our news letter:
Phone 8684522 or
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
Thank you

Happy Volunteering! E noho r

Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community...



2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 1
July /August 2014 Issue 50
Volunteer News
Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community
The Recipients of the 2014 Gisborne Youth Awards
In the newsleters the frst half of this year I have been mainly focussing on the recruitment of volun-
teers we have looked at codes of practce ,responsibilites and identfying need, realistc volunteer posi-
tons and expectatons. All of these we at the volunteer centre can assist organisatons with.
But did you know we can also support the volunteer managers/ coordinators of our registered organisa-
tons. We have a variety of resources to share, policies, templates and connectons with many things
and people volunteering.
I also really enjoy getng out of the ofce and visitng organisatons and services not only does this con-
nect me more with each registered organisaton by seeing both the volunteers and service users (where
applicable) in acton,but gives me a chance to chat with volunteer managers about the volunteer pro-
gramme, address any issues and support them with identfying ways to manage any challenges.
Because we work with so many local organisatons it is possible to Link managers up with others who are
experiencing similar issues. I am also available should Managers wish to have some personal mentoring
tme, this can be done in or out of the work environment casual or formal.
So please feel free to get in touch should you wish to catch up with me and dont forget volunteer man-
agers meet once a month at the Poverty Bay Caf for a catch up, cofee and support networking.
Jane Says,
Just for a change
I get front page!

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 2
2
Jane Says continued

Team Building Ideas
You may have seen some of the team building coffee
break teasers that I have been running on our Face-
book page .Just for fun activities are a great team
building resource especially if your team members
work shifts, different days or share areas. In the colder
months we all seem to spend more time inside and of-
ten the place you sit and share morning tea can be
cramped and dingy.
Allowing the just for fun to be available all week enables all to take part and can create unity
within the group, is great for mixing new and longer serving team members and the subject
matter can be for all ages. It is not expensive, takes little time to set up and can be great fun for
the team. If you want to be competitive you could challenge teams or departments too.
All that is required is a small white board or scrap paper which can been pinned up and all
sorts of quests can take place!
Here are a few suggestions.
Words made out of a key theme word, you could use your organisation name, special relevant
words to your organisation, important days or local events.
Hang man--- Anagrams-----Cross words-----word search----Quiz questions---Brain teasers
Many of these can be found on line to create so you dont have to be a whizz at making up
questions.
Another option if you have the space would be a jigsaw puzzle, many op shops have puzzles for
sale or you could offer to complete one which requires checking before the puzzle can be sold.
Your team is then also collectively helping another organisation and is linking you and the op
shop teams.
Happy Team Building!
Police Vetting Changes
Changes to the New Zealand Police Vetting Service has been happening over the last six months
and will continue to be developed and implemented during 2014-2015.
Police vetting allows organisations to check the background of potential and existing workers to
influence further decisions. The service helps to keep most vulnerable members of society safe.
Changes include a new combined form for requests and consents which should be available
soon on the Police website Everybody using the vetting service will be required to sign up to a
new agreement in order to continue to access the Service. If youre already registered youll get
a copy of the new Agreement for signing soon. Theres also to be a new service which will offer
Australian criminal history checks
The Vetting Service will communicate changes and improvements as they are implemented. For
more information see: http://www.police.govt.nz./advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting.
Thank you to volunteering Canterbury for this update.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 3

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a
stone across the waters to create many ripples.
Mother Teresa-

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 4
Community Notices
3 3
72
Connecting,
Inspiring &
Supporting...

Activities & workshop programme

MONDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Drop-in activities, events calendar & TEC news
Healing Arts Therapy & Carer's studio support
Poetry & Arts Access social club:
Elder's community involvement support
Moon Gardening & Courtyard volunteer project

TUESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea: rehab workshop & learning skills support
Te Reo - Easy access multi-cultural group
Waiata / Community choir & Shared Lunch
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Fitness & recovery trainer: advice & support

WEDNESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea programme:sketching & portrait drawing
Trea programme: Ng Toi Mori workshop
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Mori Disability & Whanau:community support
Service User Management Committee group
Contact Us:
Email: tcatnz@gmail.com



Tna ttou, he mihi maioha ki ng hpori o Te
Tairwhit.
Greetngs to all our communites and organisatons in
the Gisborne region.
Never doubt that a small group of concerned cit-
zens can change the world. Indeed its the only thing
that ever has. Margaret Mead
Tairwhit Community Voice (TCV) is the new name
for the organisaton previously known as Gisborne
East Coast Council of Social Services (GISCOSS).
The reason for changing our name was to beter ex-
press what we want the organisaton to be and do
we want to include more than just social and health
services and we want to provide an opportunity for
groups, organisatons and communites to have a col-
lectve voice to express our aspiratons and concerns.
Many voices expressing the same thing are usually
more efectve than a single voice.
The TCV vision is that communites, organisatons and
groups of people across Tairawhit have a strong
voice to infuence positve change. We need your in-
put so that together we can make Gisborne a healthi-
er, happier and more connected place to live.
In additon to advocacy, research and training actvi-
tes, we provide a network of member organisatons
and groups who gather monthly to share informaton,
raise concerns, make plans and provide support. Net-
work meetngs are held on the second Monday of
every month at the BNZ Partnership Building, First
Floor, Customhouse St startng at 12.30pm.
Come along ,our next meetng is 14
th
July, wed love
to see someone from your group there! You can fnd
out more about TCV on our website:
www.tcvhub.co.nz
Ng mihi mahana, warm regards,
Gillian Creach
Chairperson

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 5
Volunteer Positions
GVC Notices
Volunteer Drivers and Transport Workshop
31st July 11am12oclock
Red Cross Rooms Palmerston Road
Covering health and safety and legal implicatons for
both organisatons and volunteers.
Free Workshop but Register atendance
For more informaton on any of the above contact info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
For all current volunteer positons available check out the website www.gisbornevolunteer centre.org.nz
Volunteer coordinators support group
Remaining- Dates for 2014- All at Poverty Bay Caf -
Tuesdays at 1.30pm
July 29
th-
August 26
th-
September 30
th
, October/
November 5
th
Internatonal Volunteer
Managers Day
All leaders, managers, coordinators of
volunteers are welcome



We welcome new organisatons:
The Longbush Ecological Trust
And
Whangawehi Catchment Management Board.
If you belong to a community group and would
like to join the Gisborne Volunteer Centre,
please let us know.
Registraton forms for organisatons and people
wantng to volunteer are available on our web-
site: www.gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
To join a team of staf in providing a friendly and safe
environment for people who have a disability and
enjoy craf actvites, tasks include socialising,
preparing morning tea, lunch and assistng with various
craf actvites.
Seeking an Administrator for
Girl Guiding, Happy to job share.
Work can be done from home

Prepare and serve morning tea
Assist with program actvites, join in with
actvites and trips Talk to those who
atend the programme and socialise with
the group

Assistng RDA clients & horses.
Inducton & Safety procedures around
horses & clients explained & demonstrated.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 6

GROWING THROUGH GRIEF is an Anglican social service which provides peer support programmes for
children and young people who are missing someone important from their daily life. This could be
through the death or major illness of a loved one, divorce or separaton of their parents, imprisonment
of a family member or other major change in family life.
GROWING THROUGH GRIEF uses the widely recognised Seasons programme to support children and
young people who are grieving.
Seasons is a child-centred and actvity based programme. The sessions may include stories,
artwork, music and games to suit each age group.
The Seasons programme respects all cultural and spiritual beliefs, providing an opportunity to
explore and express experiences with others in a safe and confdental environment.
Seasons groups are available for children aged from 5 years old and for young people up to 18
years old.
Adults may also have the opportunity to partcipate in their own group, while the children atend
theirs.
Programmes run afer school for an hour a week for nine weeks, during the school term.
A koha is appreciated to help cover costs.
Seasons provides a place for each child or young person to tell their story, to be heard and sup-
ported, as the group explore together the natural and ever-changing seasons of grief.
Become Involved
Become a Seasons Companion.
Good at listening? Enjoy working with children? Training is ofered to suitable people who may like to
become volunteer facilitators, working with small groups of children as Seasons Companions.
The next training weekend is on 30
th
and 31
st
August 2014.
For any enquiries please contact the Coordinator Or Gisborne volunteer centre
Gillian Cowperthwaite
06 868 4233 or 021 814 810
gtgeastland@seasons.org.nz
Highlighting
Jane Kibble
06 8684522
info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 7
5


Abercorn Charitable Trust
Our Mission is to:
Strengthen our community by
providing a climate that encourages volunteering

Board Members
Fleur Paenga Chairman Tim Marshall Deputy Chair
Brian Cochrane Treasurer Dawn Gretton Secretary
Hans Eijdenberg

Office Staff
Jenny Greaves -Manager Kay ClarkeOffice Support
Jane Kibble Recruitment coordinator Sophia KellyOffice Support

Office hours: 9:00 2.00 pm Week days

Street Address: Level 2, River Oaks Mews, 74 Grey St

Postal Address: P O Box 105, Gisborne Phone: (06) 8684522
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz Website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz



J N Williams Memorial Trust
Gisborne Volunteer Centre thanks our
Funders and Supporters

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 8

P O Box 105
GISBORNE 4040
Core Functons of a Volunteer Centre

Raise the profle and promote volunteering
Facilitate community connectons
Provide informaton, advice and support on volunteering
Work with volunteering organisatons to develop volunteering opportunites
Promote and advocate for the interests of volunteers
Work with organisatons to develop volunteer opportunites
Work with organisatons to develop and maintain standards
Promote management of volunteers as a profession
Honour the Treaty of Waitangi
Please let us know .
If your details have changed.
If you have changed your address,
If you dont want to continue receiving our news letter:
Phone 8684522 or
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
Thank you

Happy Volunteering! E noho r

Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community...



2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 1
July /August 2014 Issue 50
Volunteer News
Growing Vitality in a Volunteering Community
The Recipients of the 2014 Gisborne Youth Awards
In the newsleters the frst half of this year I have been mainly focussing on the recruitment of volun-
teers we have looked at codes of practce ,responsibilites and identfying need, realistc volunteer posi-
tons and expectatons. All of these we at the volunteer centre can assist organisatons with.
But did you know we can also support the volunteer managers/ coordinators of our registered organisa-
tons. We have a variety of resources to share, policies, templates and connectons with many things
and people volunteering.
I also really enjoy getng out of the ofce and visitng organisatons and services not only does this con-
nect me more with each registered organisaton by seeing both the volunteers and service users (where
applicable) in acton,but gives me a chance to chat with volunteer managers about the volunteer pro-
gramme, address any issues and support them with identfying ways to manage any challenges.
Because we work with so many local organisatons it is possible to Link managers up with others who are
experiencing similar issues. I am also available should Managers wish to have some personal mentoring
tme, this can be done in or out of the work environment casual or formal.
So please feel free to get in touch should you wish to catch up with me and dont forget volunteer man-
agers meet once a month at the Poverty Bay Caf for a catch up, cofee and support networking.
Jane Says,
Just for a change
I get front page!

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 2
2
Jane Says continued

Team Building Ideas
You may have seen some of the team building coffee
break teasers that I have been running on our Face-
book page .Just for fun activities are a great team
building resource especially if your team members
work shifts, different days or share areas. In the colder
months we all seem to spend more time inside and of-
ten the place you sit and share morning tea can be
cramped and dingy.
Allowing the just for fun to be available all week enables all to take part and can create unity
within the group, is great for mixing new and longer serving team members and the subject
matter can be for all ages. It is not expensive, takes little time to set up and can be great fun for
the team. If you want to be competitive you could challenge teams or departments too.
All that is required is a small white board or scrap paper which can been pinned up and all
sorts of quests can take place!
Here are a few suggestions.
Words made out of a key theme word, you could use your organisation name, special relevant
words to your organisation, important days or local events.
Hang man--- Anagrams-----Cross words-----word search----Quiz questions---Brain teasers
Many of these can be found on line to create so you dont have to be a whizz at making up
questions.
Another option if you have the space would be a jigsaw puzzle, many op shops have puzzles for
sale or you could offer to complete one which requires checking before the puzzle can be sold.
Your team is then also collectively helping another organisation and is linking you and the op
shop teams.
Happy Team Building!
Police Vetting Changes
Changes to the New Zealand Police Vetting Service has been happening over the last six months
and will continue to be developed and implemented during 2014-2015.
Police vetting allows organisations to check the background of potential and existing workers to
influence further decisions. The service helps to keep most vulnerable members of society safe.
Changes include a new combined form for requests and consents which should be available
soon on the Police website Everybody using the vetting service will be required to sign up to a
new agreement in order to continue to access the Service. If youre already registered youll get
a copy of the new Agreement for signing soon. Theres also to be a new service which will offer
Australian criminal history checks
The Vetting Service will communicate changes and improvements as they are implemented. For
more information see: http://www.police.govt.nz./advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting.
Thank you to volunteering Canterbury for this update.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 3

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a
stone across the waters to create many ripples.
Mother Teresa-

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 4
Community Notices
3 3
72
Connecting,
Inspiring &
Supporting...

Activities & workshop programme

MONDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Drop-in activities, events calendar & TEC news
Healing Arts Therapy & Carer's studio support
Poetry & Arts Access social club:
Elder's community involvement support
Moon Gardening & Courtyard volunteer project

TUESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea: rehab workshop & learning skills support
Te Reo - Easy access multi-cultural group
Waiata / Community choir & Shared Lunch
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Fitness & recovery trainer: advice & support

WEDNESDAY 9.00am - 2.30pm
Trea programme:sketching & portrait drawing
Trea programme: Ng Toi Mori workshop
Community Arts: Mata Riki Journeys project
Mori Disability & Whanau:community support
Service User Management Committee group
Contact Us:
Email: tcatnz@gmail.com



Tna ttou, he mihi maioha ki ng hpori o Te
Tairwhit.
Greetngs to all our communites and organisatons in
the Gisborne region.
Never doubt that a small group of concerned cit-
zens can change the world. Indeed its the only thing
that ever has. Margaret Mead
Tairwhit Community Voice (TCV) is the new name
for the organisaton previously known as Gisborne
East Coast Council of Social Services (GISCOSS).
The reason for changing our name was to beter ex-
press what we want the organisaton to be and do
we want to include more than just social and health
services and we want to provide an opportunity for
groups, organisatons and communites to have a col-
lectve voice to express our aspiratons and concerns.
Many voices expressing the same thing are usually
more efectve than a single voice.
The TCV vision is that communites, organisatons and
groups of people across Tairawhit have a strong
voice to infuence positve change. We need your in-
put so that together we can make Gisborne a healthi-
er, happier and more connected place to live.
In additon to advocacy, research and training actvi-
tes, we provide a network of member organisatons
and groups who gather monthly to share informaton,
raise concerns, make plans and provide support. Net-
work meetngs are held on the second Monday of
every month at the BNZ Partnership Building, First
Floor, Customhouse St startng at 12.30pm.
Come along ,our next meetng is 14
th
July, wed love
to see someone from your group there! You can fnd
out more about TCV on our website:
www.tcvhub.co.nz
Ng mihi mahana, warm regards,
Gillian Creach
Chairperson

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 5
Volunteer Positions
GVC Notices
Volunteer Drivers and Transport Workshop
31st July 11am12oclock
Red Cross Rooms Palmerston Road
Covering health and safety and legal implicatons for
both organisatons and volunteers.
Free Workshop but Register atendance
For more informaton on any of the above contact info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
For all current volunteer positons available check out the website www.gisbornevolunteer centre.org.nz
Volunteer coordinators support group
Remaining- Dates for 2014- All at Poverty Bay Caf -
Tuesdays at 1.30pm
July 29
th-
August 26
th-
September 30
th
, October/
November 5
th
Internatonal Volunteer
Managers Day
All leaders, managers, coordinators of
volunteers are welcome



We welcome new organisatons:
The Longbush Ecological Trust
And
Whangawehi Catchment Management Board.
If you belong to a community group and would
like to join the Gisborne Volunteer Centre,
please let us know.
Registraton forms for organisatons and people
wantng to volunteer are available on our web-
site: www.gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
To join a team of staf in providing a friendly and safe
environment for people who have a disability and
enjoy craf actvites, tasks include socialising,
preparing morning tea, lunch and assistng with various
craf actvites.
Seeking an Administrator for
Girl Guiding, Happy to job share.
Work can be done from home

Prepare and serve morning tea
Assist with program actvites, join in with
actvites and trips Talk to those who
atend the programme and socialise with
the group

Assistng RDA clients & horses.
Inducton & Safety procedures around
horses & clients explained & demonstrated.

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 6

GROWING THROUGH GRIEF is an Anglican social service which provides peer support programmes for
children and young people who are missing someone important from their daily life. This could be
through the death or major illness of a loved one, divorce or separaton of their parents, imprisonment
of a family member or other major change in family life.
GROWING THROUGH GRIEF uses the widely recognised Seasons programme to support children and
young people who are grieving.
Seasons is a child-centred and actvity based programme. The sessions may include stories,
artwork, music and games to suit each age group.
The Seasons programme respects all cultural and spiritual beliefs, providing an opportunity to
explore and express experiences with others in a safe and confdental environment.
Seasons groups are available for children aged from 5 years old and for young people up to 18
years old.
Adults may also have the opportunity to partcipate in their own group, while the children atend
theirs.
Programmes run afer school for an hour a week for nine weeks, during the school term.
A koha is appreciated to help cover costs.
Seasons provides a place for each child or young person to tell their story, to be heard and sup-
ported, as the group explore together the natural and ever-changing seasons of grief.
Become Involved
Become a Seasons Companion.
Good at listening? Enjoy working with children? Training is ofered to suitable people who may like to
become volunteer facilitators, working with small groups of children as Seasons Companions.
The next training weekend is on 30
th
and 31
st
August 2014.
For any enquiries please contact the Coordinator Or Gisborne volunteer centre
Gillian Cowperthwaite
06 868 4233 or 021 814 810
gtgeastland@seasons.org.nz
Highlighting
Jane Kibble
06 8684522
info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 7
5


Abercorn Charitable Trust
Our Mission is to:
Strengthen our community by
providing a climate that encourages volunteering

Board Members
Fleur Paenga Chairman Tim Marshall Deputy Chair
Brian Cochrane Treasurer Dawn Gretton Secretary
Hans Eijdenberg

Office Staff
Jenny Greaves -Manager Kay ClarkeOffice Support
Jane Kibble Recruitment coordinator Sophia KellyOffice Support

Office hours: 9:00 2.00 pm Week days

Street Address: Level 2, River Oaks Mews, 74 Grey St

Postal Address: P O Box 105, Gisborne Phone: (06) 8684522
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz Website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz



J N Williams Memorial Trust
Gisborne Volunteer Centre thanks our
Funders and Supporters

2nd level, 74 Grey St., Gisborne, Ph 8684522 ; email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz website: gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz 8

P O Box 105
GISBORNE 4040
Core Functons of a Volunteer Centre

Raise the profle and promote volunteering
Facilitate community connectons
Provide informaton, advice and support on volunteering
Work with volunteering organisatons to develop volunteering opportunites
Promote and advocate for the interests of volunteers
Work with organisatons to develop volunteer opportunites
Work with organisatons to develop and maintain standards
Promote management of volunteers as a profession
Honour the Treaty of Waitangi
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If you have changed your address,
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Phone 8684522 or
Email: info@gisbornevolunteercentre.org.nz
Thank you

Happy Volunteering! E noho r

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