Volly Voices

Marie talks with Ovila Juneau (OJ) about the many opportunities that people have to volunteer across The Junction site
He shares the benefits of volunteering which can include learning many new skills and shares information about how one of the volunteers originally came to be involved, how he was very shy & reserved and now has developed in confidence to serve customers and helps them with purchase.
OJ also share the many options to become part of the team and the minimum commitment required of any new volunteer.

Marie talks with Erin Johnston New Plymouth District Council Volunteer Coordinator about the many opportunities that people have to volunteer across the Council – from volunteering at Festival of the Lights, at Stadium Taranaki during Rugby season or Pest Control.
She shares the benefits of volunteering and the many options of being on the list for events and being rostered for specific events or being a regular volunteer and part of the pest control team. There is an opportunity currently to also join the Eco squad.

Marie talks with Charles Thurston about his experience of Lions and all the possibilities that Lions Clubs offer someone who is interested in being involved in their community. This is an International Organisation – however each club operated individually as Charles describes some of the differences and also some of the projects that the various clubs including a new project that involves checking the sight for young children – this is something that Marie is going to write about in her fortnightly article in the Daily News Volly Call on Monday.

Marie talks with Jean Hastie the Secretary, Treasure and Activities Coordinator of New Plymouth Stroke Support Trust about the volunteering she does with the Trust,
Also she shares information about what the Trust offers those who have had a Stroke by:
a) Hosted monthly morning tea meetups, which include lunch and entertainment. Free transport is provided to attendees. There is no entry fee for the monthly Club Day and it is open to individuals aged 30 and over.
b) Organised dedicated Carers Morning on the first Tuesday of each month
Arranged outings, such as bus trips in March & September and this year they are 40 and a special celebration is being arranged.

Graham & Marie talk with Grant Carter General Manager of Taranaki Health Foundation about his role with the Foundation. The Foundation purpose is to support the development of enhanced healthcare services, for all people within Taranaki Dedicated to developing enhanced healthcare services for the region, and responsible for obtaining funds to purchase equipment that is not otherwise funded. He talks about the new East Wing build, the soon to be new home of Emergency Department, Radiology, Maternity, Neonatal and Intensive Care Unit at Taranaki Base Hospital and the possibility of him presenting to those who are interested in learning more. He also introduced the fact that there will soon be a call for additional volunteers to become Wayfinders to help visitors and patients navigate their way to the services / departments.