Stories

Sandra Reason is a volunteer in Whangarei’s popular Red Cross Shop, where she’s become famous locally for her colourful tote bags made from unsaleable donations to the store.

Northland based volunteer Linda Hoani has always been eager to help where she sees a need. After 35 years as a nurse, including two decades at Whangarei Hospital working in the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), Linda now gives back to her community through Red Cross.

New Zealand Red Cross welcomes the recent Government's announcement regarding Red Cross' role supporting former refugees in new settlement locations.

Thousands of dedicated Kiwis make up our New Zealand Red Cross whānau. Refugee support volunteer Carol Claridge of Auckland is one of them. She talks about her work with Red Cross.

Olive is a frequent user of our Community Transport service in Otago. Thanks to the help of our friendly drivers like Beverly, she’s able to attend her medical appointments every month and receive moral support during a stressful time.

For Jane and Lisa, volunteering with New Zealand Red Cross has been a journey full of emotions, challenges and friendships. Together, they have helped change the lives of nine former refugee families in Dunedin.

There are many great reasons you should volunteer, but we’ve narrowed these down to the top seven benefits of volunteering to inspire you.

Red Cross’ Young Humanitarians programme in Invercargill is getting kids out of bed during school holidays.

It’s a wet Tuesday morning in Invercargill, but it’s with a warm smile that Betty Wilson opens the door to Kevin Whitney, a New Zealand Red Cross Meals on Wheels driver.

Seven Community Transport drivers got together to look back on 10 years of New Zealand Red Cross running the service in their area, and some of their stories will warm your heart.

A community project is helping former refugees ease into life in their new New Zealand homes.

How one Kiwi bloke is doing his bit to provide a warm welcome to refugees in New Zealand.