Volunteering Canterbury

This year, learners at Rolleston College celebrated Student Volunteer Week by working with Volunteering Canterbury to support the work of NICU Cuddle Hearts, a Selwyn-based project founded by Lisa Paget to support vulnerable babies in NICU.

The learners learnt how to cut, sew, and finish the cuddle hearts.

Zharna, a Year 13 student said, “It feels really rewarding to be able to do something to help.

“I have been sewing for a while and it is nice to support families facing tough situations.

“I want to keep this project going for the rest of the year as I can see the benefit of our work and it is nice seeing Rolleston College building communities.” If you would like to support the ongoing work of these students, donations of 100 percent cotton fabric to the school office would be appreciated.

Selwyn Libraries also have packs of fabric and patterns available to the public to sew in their own time at home.

Lizzie Daly

Selwyn Outreach Christchurch Community House Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi 301 Tuam Street, Christchurch, 8011

volcan.org.nz