Volunteer Hop launches across the Western Bay

Volunteer Hop launches across the Western Bay

Excitement is building as Volunteering Serviceslaunches the first-ever Volunteer Hop! Photo / Volunteering Services

A brand-new community event is hopping into Te Puke, Katikati, and WaihīBeach, inviting locals of all ages to explore volunteering in a fun, feel-goodway. Walk, bike, or drive between nearby locations, meet volunteer groups inaction, collect stamps along the way, and see the impactful work happening inyour community, with free ice cream for participants!
The Volunteer Hop is a free, self-guided challenge designed to be easy,local, and welcoming. Each event starts at a central hub, whereparticipants receive a map and challenge card before heading off to explore.Complete the hop and go in the draw to win other fantastic prizes while soakingup the buzz of your neighbourhood.

“We know there are so many incredible volunteer groups doing amazing workacross the Western Bay,” says Volunteering Services Manager, Angela Wallace.

A few team faces including VolunteeringService’s international interns, Eva and Luisa, from Germany. Photo /Volunteering Services

“The Volunteer Hop is a friendly, fun event over several locations to seevolunteering firsthand, meet the people behind it, and maybe even find a causethey’d love to be part of.”

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Where to join in on the fun:

●    Te Puke – 21 February: Te Puke War Memorial Hall, 130 Jellicoe St.

●    Katikati – 28 February: Pātuki Manawa (Katikati Library Digital Hub), 21 Main Rd.

●     Waihī Beach – 8 March: Waihī Beach CommunityCentre, 106 Beach Rd.

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Open to all ages andbackgrounds, each Volunteer Hop runs from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Join thefun, connect with your community, and see the impact volunteering can have!Volunteer groups in Te Puke, Katikati, and Waihī Beach are warmly invited toregister for the Volunteer Hop. By opening your doors on the day, you canshowcase your mahi and connect with people curious about volunteering.Keen to learn more or register your group for the Volunteer Hop? Visit www.volunteeringservices.org.nz or call (07) 9870920.