Volunteering is good for others and it's good for you too!

Next week is National Volunteer Week, and during the week (and in fact throughout June), it’s a chance to celebrate the power of volunteers and the work they do across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Why is volunteering important?

All around the country, community organisations are doing good things - from collecting and distributing food and clothing for those who need it, to providing support for families, to protecting our natural environment.

These organisations not only provide vital services, but they also bring their communities together.

But ar…