Looking for a Volunteering Position?
Start by registering on our online database. If you would simply prefer to talk through current volunteer options available, we can meet with you. Telephone us to make an appointment.
Latest News & Events
Keep up to date with what we are doing at Volunteering Mid & South Canterbury.
We are living in unusual times just at present.
Remember we can't control some of the things happening at present.
Stay safe, stay at home and ask for help if you need it.
If you or someone you know needs help and doesn't have anyone who can help and support them phone 0800 24 24 11
For all those people that need help in Mid & South Canterbury0800 24 24 11 has been set up for those in our community struggling to get food, groceries, medication or other household items and have no alternative options.
The service is available 7am-7pm daily and is for those facing hardship, at risk groups, people with disabilities and people without access to transport. Please pass this info on to anyone you think may benefit from this service.
Stay home, stay safe Timaru District.
COVID 19 WE NEED YOUR HELP, PLEASE READ!!! - mailchi.mp/64fdf6f916b2/covid-19-we-need-your-help-please-read
Volunteering Mid & South Canterbury and the Community Accounts Service are still operating. We are working remotely from our homes.
If you need to contact us please email us
Mid Canterbury office - Dellwyn - volmidcant@gmail.com
South Canterbury office - Lou - timaru@volunteering-msc.org.nz
Community Accounts Service - Robyn - VolMSCOffice@xtra.co.nz
Take care, stay safe, look after yourselves and each other
Stay at home and save lives
Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser for the Australian Fire Fighters. We had tremendous support and nearly $600 was raised for the Fire Fighters in New South Walse and Victoria.
Our Services
We work with volunteers and with community organisations.
For Volunteers
Volunteering is any activity that involves giving your unpaid time, energy and skills for the greater good.
Volunteers create positive changes in many areas.
Human rights, faith communities, health, education, sports and recreation, social services, arts and culture, emergency services, the environment and conservation, animal welfare, and community support development – and that’s just the beginning.
For Community Organisations
Volunteering Mid & South Canterbury offers support in all things volunteering.
We are here to support volunteers and voluntary organisations. We provide training, information, advocacy, recruitment, placement, recognition and promotion of volunteering.
Community Accounts Service
Bookkeeping assistance for not-for-profit groups.
Groups who are FINANCIAL MEMBERS of Volunteering Mid & South Canterbury, can benefit from FREE ADVICE, and SUPPORT with all matters FINANCIAL / ADMINISTRATION.
We also provide a FULL BOOKKEEPING SERVICE to members.