Seeking caring people for literacy tutoring
Are you a kind, caring person? Would you like to help and support adult literacy learners?
This position is a bit like being a virtual tutor. Literacy coaches help people from all around New Zealand to practice their course-work via video-call and email.
Flexible timing and location!
This is a role that can be done from home or anywhere you have internet access!
You can get full info on this and all available roles (and apply online) at marl.volunteermatch.org.nz...
Alternatively, send us a message, call/txt 021478330, or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz
Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.
Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?
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0% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
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0% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
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0% Other - I'll share below
Reminder
Just a reminder to please keep your addresses up to date as it can cause confusion.
Changing the conversation around dementia
Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.
Caroline Bartle, Ryman’s Dementia Care and Innovations Lead, says that using appropriate language when referring to people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can foster a more inclusive society. This not only benefits those experiencing cognitive decline but also their families and the wider community.
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