1464 days ago

Seeking volunteers?

Jyn from Volunteer Marlborough

Are you part of a group, not-for-profit organisation, or a project that is looking for volunteers? We can help!⁠

Volunteer Marlborough membership gives your organisation access to…⁠
> FREE Volunteer Recruitment and Referral Service. ⁠
> An opportunity to profile your organisation on our website, enabling potential volunteers to find out more about your organisation.⁠
> Advertisements⁠
> Groups of volunteers for specific projects through our Employee and Group Volunteering Programmes.⁠
> Advice and Support Service in all aspects of volunteering and volunteer management.⁠
> Training & networking for Coordinators of Volunteers.⁠
> Bi-monthly newsletter⁠
> Opportunity to take part in the annual Community Volunteer Awards. ⁠

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1 day ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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9 hours ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 51.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
    51.9% Complete
  • 32.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
    32.7% Complete
  • 15.4% ... It is complicated
    15.4% Complete
52 votes
24 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.7% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.7% Complete
  • 43.3% I want to be able to choose.
    43.3% Complete
  • 47% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47% Complete
2577 votes