Red Cross stories
Red Cross stories
Read our stories filled with humanity, resilience and the spirit of volunteering. They show how your support is helping vulnerable people in New Zealand and around the world.
18 May 2026
Volunteering helps fill a social gap
For Aarthi, volunteering in a Red Cross Shop was an opportunity for more connection as she studies for a degree in cybersecurity engineering.
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16 March 2026
"Opportunity where you least expect it"
Joining us to help former refugees has led one young volunteer on a leadership journey - including an exciting international travel opportunity.
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20 May 2025
Helping young former refugees thrive
For young people from refugee backgrounds arriving in New Zealand, there's a lot to get used to. Uzma is one of our specialised settlement youth workers who helps former refugee rangatahi connect socially and thrive in their new environment.
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20 May 2025
Young people are the leaders of today
This Youth Week, we asked one of our newly elected young volunteer Area Councillors about what drew her to put herself forward for this role.
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19 May 2025
Delivering kindness – teen serves community during gap year
Just one day after turning 18, Grace Gunn did her first shift as a Meals on Wheels delivery driver. By eagerly stepping into the role as soon as she was eligible, she’s become one of our youngest Meals on Wheels volunteers.
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