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Volunteer for Us

Citizens Advice Bureau from Citizens Advice Bureau Upper Hutt

Next May our training for new volunteers is starting, if you would like to volunteer for us please send an email to: manager.upperhutt@cab.org.nz

Want to make a difference to peoples’ lives? Volunteer for Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) - Te Pou Whakawhirinaki o Aotearoa.

We provide a free information and advice service to anyone who wants it. Our volunteers help over 500,000 people every year from all walks of life to know and exercise their rights.

Being a CAB Volunteer is challenging but rewarding. We work with clients by listening carefully, researching the options available to them and by explaining the information in a way that they can use it.
If you are:
interested in people, information and issues
able to listen
open minded
keen to learn
eager to help others
confident using a computer
interested in researching to find things out

then you are a potential CAB Volunteer.

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More messages from your neighbours
2 hours ago

Unlock the Answer: Today’s Riddle is Trickier Than You Think!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What English word retains the same pronunciation, even after you take away four of its five letters?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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1 day ago

Riddle Me That: Ready to Test Your Wits?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If the prisoner tells a lie, he'll be hanged;
if he tells the truth, he'll be beheaded.
What can he say to save himself?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

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15 hours ago

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 65.9% Yes
    65.9% Complete
  • 31.7% No
    31.7% Complete
  • 2.4% Other - I'll share below
    2.4% Complete
954 votes