Marie Riordan, manager of Volunteering New Plymouth dives deep into the not-for-profit and for-purpose sector, and talks with representatives from community organisations, groups and clubs. Every second week, Marcia Millard celebrates volunteer stories and talks to people who volunteer within our community.
If you are interested in any of the roles or information you hear on the show, please contact Volunteering New Plymouth on 06 758 8986 or email admin@volunteeringnewplymouth,nz or find our website www.volunteeringnewplymouth.org.nz
Sponsored by Volunteering New Plymouth Trust.
For Shona Glentworth, volunteering has never just been about giving her time – it has been about getting involved, giving back, learning, and making connections. Her journey began with Young Farmers while growing up in Eltham and has since taken her into an incredible variety of roles. These include Big Brothers Big Sisters, Taranaki Hockey, Pioneer Village, Taranaki Netball, Air Ambulance, and helping establish the Hāwera cinema to name but a few! Shona’s long association with the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce saw her serve on the Board, become Chair and a Life Member. She continues to volunteer as a judge for the Taranaki Business Excellence Awards. Today, alongside board roles, Shona supports young children through grief and loss as a volunteer companion on the Seasons for Growth Programme. Shona shares with us how volunteering has helped her develop skills, embrace new opportunities, meet a variety of people and give back to the communities she has called home.
10 Oct 2026
Volly Voices: Volunteering New Plymouth Volunteer Recognition Awards
Marie Riordan, Manager at Volunteering New Plymouth, and Nikki Truman, the organisation’s new Deputy Chair, chat about celebrating the incredible volunteers who make our community tick! 🙌✨ They’re talking about the Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards, why it’s so important to nominate those awesome people who give their time and energy, and why you’d better get those nominations in quickly. Plus, with 2026 being the International Year of Volunteers, this year’s recognition is extra special. ✨ #IVY2026
Marie talks with Jeanette Hinton (a volunteer and Grandparent who has been involved in raising her own grandchild) from Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. They talk about how she became involved in this organisation, and what the organisation does. Jeanette shares how important it is, for not only herself but also the many other grandparents like her, to learn about the support that is available from the national office and how they can help you to navigate the information of MSD and the courts. They also chat about the support Flourish has given to the local group, and when and how often the support group meets.🧓🧑🧒
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