by Arthritis NZ | Jun 19, 2020 | News, Volunteers
I first got involved with Arthritis New Zealand after being diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) when I was ten years old. The organisation enabled me to connect with children my own age and to understand that I was not alone – which is the main...
by Arthritis NZ | Jun 19, 2020 | News, Volunteers
Our Fundraising Database Administrator* started off as a volunteer for Arthritis New Zealand, soon after having moved to the country from Mumbai, India, ten years ago. After 2 months living in her new house and new country she needed a new challenge and so she signed...
by Arthritis NZ | Jun 19, 2020 | News, Volunteers
Simon and David noticed a need for lower IT costs in the non-profit sector in New Zealand after they formed GoCloud 4 years ago with the mission to provide great IT services. “We realised early on that non-profits were really trying to make a difference to their...
by Arthritis NZ | Jun 19, 2020 | News, Volunteers
Meet Tessa, Hannah and Laura, the volunteers that help engage with our digital communities. In Hannah’s words, online/digital support is great in that it can provide real-time peer advice or support when needed – even if that is in the middle of the night, which...
by Arthritis NZ | Jun 18, 2020 | News, Volunteers
Regional Arthritis Support Groups have been active since we had regional offices all over New Zealand. Local support groups are wonderful, supportive places to meet others with Arthritis in your local community. Here are some stories from people who volunteer in local...
by Arthritis NZ | Jun 18, 2020 | News, Volunteers
Mahi aroha is the term that most closely translates to the concept of voluntary work. Mahi aroha is the unpaid activity performed out of love and respect for whanau rather than for financial or personal reward. Paula Te Kahika, an employee at Arthritis New Zealand,...