Encouraging volunteering

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Originally published: Mar 10, 2017 (for current news please go to our stories page)

The Gisborne Volunteer Centre promotes and supports the volunteering community.  They used their 2016 grant to promote International Volunteer Day and fund vital resources needed to deliver their service to our community.

Melissa Kingsbeer registered with the Volunteer Centre in May 2015 and was referred to The Tairawhiti Environment Centre, where she has been volunteering ever since, she also helps with appeals.

Volunteer Centre Chair, Fleur Paenga, and Mayor Meng Foon presented a participation certificate to Melissa at International Volunteer Day.