Volunteer Nelson

17/06/2026

Our sincere thanks to Mayor Nick Smith and the Nelson City Council for supporting our volunteer celebration and recognition event held at Founders Heritage Park yesterday - For providing funding towards the morning tea and for taking the time to personally acknowledge and thank the volunteers represented. We thank ALL Volunteers in our Nelson Tasman region who serve all our communities - many more than were able to celebrate with us this week. Mayor Hon Dr Nick Smith seen here with Fifeshire Foundation chair Peter Verstappen and a group photo at Founders Park yesterday!

17/06/2026

Thank you to Blair Kiddey The Breeze NZ for stopping in to see us at Volunteer Nelson today and chatting to our manager, Gordon Oldfield about National Volunteer Week. You are a fantastic champion of community organisations, volunteering and the people living in our Nelson Tasman Region. We are grateful for all you do to support us.

16/06/2026

Love the creativity of your volunteer celebrations, 🥳

💛 Your Year to Volunteer – Tōu tau ki te tūao 💛

National Volunteer Week (Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu) is here, and this year’s theme is a reminder that every act of volunteering has the power to make a real difference.

At Cancer Society Nelson Tasman, our volunteers are at the heart of what we do. They give their time, skills and compassion to support people facing cancer across our region – whether it's driving someone to treatment, offering a listening ear, helping at events, assisting in our offices, or lending a hand wherever it's needed.

No two volunteer journeys are the same, but each one helps ensure that no one has to face cancer alone.

Throughout the week, we’ll be celebrating some of the incredible people who generously give their time to support our community. Their kindness creates comfort, connection and hope for those who need it most.

To all our volunteers, thank you for choosing to make a difference. Your contribution reaches further than you may ever know.

Could this be your year to volunteer?

Ngā mihi nui to every volunteer who helps make our work possible. 💛

Volunteering New Zealand 🙌 Volunteer Nelson

16/06/2026

Thank you wonderful people of Nelson Tasman who give so selflessly to help your neighbours, neighbourhoods and communities! Your mahi is so very much appreciated. Nelson Tasman would not be the community it is without your volunteered support. We know the people who attended Volunteer Nelson's Mayor's Morning Tea for Volunteers today represent 1000s upon 1000s more volunteers quietly going about their service to the community. We can't thank you enough!

16/06/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the Mayor's Morning Tea for Volunteers 2026, hosted by Volunteer Nelson at Founders Park this morning.
The approximately 90 people who joined us represented just the tip of the iceberg of the many volunteers who help make the Nelson Tasman region such a vibrant and caring community.
Thank you for taking time out of your day to attend and represent your organisations. The work you do, and the heart and soul you put into volunteering, make an enormous difference and are deeply appreciated.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Mayor Nick Smith and the Nelson City Council for supporting this event; providing funding towards the morning tea and for taking the time to personally acknowledge and thank the volunteers represented.

Thank you for all that you do!

Volunteer Nelson's Te Tauihu Volunteer Strategy for Nelson Tasman in the Top of the South to help people connect to their community.

09/06/2026

TDC funding drop in information sessions - the last one this afternoon. If you missed yesterday's sessions, try catch the last one today 10 June, 3:30 – 5:30 PM – Tasman District Council, 189 Queen Street, Richmond. see details below

NEED FUNDING?
Find out about funding from Tasman District Council - Te Kaunihera o te tai o Aorere. TDC has organised funding drop-in sessions in conjunction with Rātā Foundation, DIA and Top of the South foundation.
The dates are coming up fast:
👉9 June, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM – Golden Bay Anglican Parish, Takaka, 42 Commercial Street
👉9 June, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM – Motueka Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Road, Motueka
👉10 June, 3:30 – 5:30 PM – Tasman District Council, 189 Queen Street, Richmond

Visit their events pages:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2785653865115477/
https://www.facebook.com/events/2203063087115427/
https://www.facebook.com/events/834430989720993/



Find out more about volunteering or listing your volunteer opportunities if you are an organisation at www.volunteernelson.org.nz

09/06/2026

National Volunteer Week runs 14-21 June! A special thank you from our Volunteer Nelson team to all those amazing volunteers throughout our region doing so much to support the Top of the South and its communities! We appreciate your Aroha Mahi! Your work from the heart! www.volunteernelson.org.nz For fabulous resources to thank your volunteers visit volunteering NZ's campaign page: https://www.volunteeringnz.org.nz/campaigns/national-volunteer-week

Volunteer Nelson's Te Tauihu Volunteer Strategy for Nelson Tasman in the Top of the South to help people connect to their community.