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Kōrero: Voluntary welfare organisations

Volunteer corner

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Volunteer corner

A garden on the corner of Dixon and Victoria streets in Wellington was planted as a tribute during the International Year of Volunteers, 2001. Although many voluntary organisations now employ paid staff, volunteers are still a critical part of the workforce, especially in social service organisations.

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Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand

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Margaret Tennant, Voluntary welfare organisations – Volunteers, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/photograph/29106/volunteer-corner (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Margaret Tennant, i tāngia i te 24 February 2011.