Just because your paid working life is finished doesn’t mean you’ve reached your use-by date – not even your best before date!

Though retired, you can still make a valuable contribution to your community and find a place where your experience and wisdom is needed.

Volunteer Marlborough works with over 150 non-profit, non-governmental organisations who are looking for your help and they have some amazing opportunities.

There are a number of reasons for volunteering. As well as enabling young people to build up a CV, it can provide renewed purpose in retirement, another in that people who retire here to our Marlborough warmth and sunshine need to build networks and meet people.

There are so many organisations you could volunteer with and some you might not have thought about. Positions can include anything from administrative support, environmental conservation, befriending and mentoring, event assistance, animal welfare, governance roles, and more.

Volunteers come from many backgrounds and with all levels of skills and abilities. Whether you have one free hour a day, week, or month, there’s sure to be a voluntary position for you.

Volunteering can take as little as one hour per week. Different roles require different amounts of time. Have a look at the role description to find out more.

You can volunteer on weekdays or evenings and weekends – it’s up to you. Some roles can only be performed at certain times, but there is something available for everyone.

You don’t need to have specific skills or experience to volunteer. Many roles provide complete training and support, so it’s a great chance to try something new!

Here’s how to get started:

Think about what you would you like to achieve? Who would you like to help? What will you get out of it? These are important questions and will help guide your choice of role.

Check out the current opportunities. Browse the website type of role, location and hours, or search for keywords.

Register your interest. If you find a suitable role, then complete the application form on the Volunteer Marlborough website and you’ll hear back from them about how to proceed. There is no obligation if you do this – it’s simply an opportunity to find out more about the role and how to get started.

If you’re new to volunteering and unsure about something Volunteer Marlborough can arrange an individual consultation to discuss your situation.

Arrange a discussion with one of the Vol-

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They have organised a drop-in day at three locations on Census Day, March 7.

These will be at the Havelock Town Hall, Linkwater Settlers Hall, and the Picton Library, occurring simultaneously from 10am to 2pm.

Just bring along your letter from the Census Team that will have your household’s 12-digit code, and we’ll get you started.

If you don’t have the code or need a new one for any other reason, they’ll help you get in touch with Census Team.