Graham & Marie chat about their Christmas experiences and the songs that they have chosen and why. Wishing everyone a very Happy & Safe Festive season. Also Happy New Year and you will hear from us again in 2026 with some more amazing Community organisations info.

Graham & Marie talk with Mike Powell from Bell Block & District Lions about his involvement in Lions, He also talks about the Leos – junior lions and what they are doing and the leadership skills that they develop. The activities that are involved in doing fundraising for projects that they are supporting – like the recent donations to the New Cancer Unit. And the current fundraising events like the annual used books sale and sausage sizzles etc. It was all so interesting that we almost lost time and even the ART FM’s Programme Director was lost in the dialog.

Graham & Marie talk with Craig Julian about what his involvement is with Community Patrol and what Community Patrol does here in the New Plymouth district. Community Patrol New Plymouth have a close connection with the local Police and are known as the ears & eyes in the Community for the Police. Craig explains what is involved in being a member and the stages to become a member.

Graham & Marie talk with Rachel Eckersley from Ngamotu Marine Reserve about how and when the Marine Reserve Society started, What the Society is involved in like –monitoring little Blue Penguin – Kororā kōrero as well as Experiencing Marie Reserve- snorkelling experiences and School projects Project Hotspot What her role is for the society and what roles they have available.

Graham & Marie talk with Celine Fillbee about all things Kiwi , From How many people are involved in supporting & checking on our local little Western Brown Kiwi to those who are helping keep the traps checked and the thousands of acres that are covered around the Mounga. The relationship that they Rotokare Scenic Reserve and how they can release young kiwi into that predator free environment as well as many other aspects of what Taranaki Kiwi Trust do and the volunteer roles they have within the Organisation. A great learning experience.

Graham talks with Dianne Darbyshire about Epilepsy and what support she offers to people who have Epilepsy and their whanau. Also what area she covers with this support.

Graham & Marie share some of their volunteer stories and how you can get involved in volunteering, as well as how to choose the right role for you together with the benefits and rewards of volunteering.

Graham talks with Wally Garrett about his volunteering history and the new Abbeyfield Housing in New Plymouth which he is the Chair and how this is starting to get traction here in New Plymouth and the goal for this development.

Graham & Marie share some of their Volunteer Stories and how you can get involved in volunteering as well as how to choose the right role for you together with the benefits and rewards of volunteering.

Leanne & Sarah share all about what and where they are in New Plymouth, what they offer and also about the celebration of the Centre’s 50 years in New Plymouth.

Graham & Marie interview Amy & Ali from Waitara Foodbank Pataka Kai. They share about their projects outside the foodbank and what their volunteers do within the foodbank and projects.

Sylvia shares what U3A is all about. How to join one of the courses, what courses are currently available. Where the main meetings are held and the types of interest groups. Also what volunteers they are looking for.

Marie and Graham bring you Volly Voices, a show which shares information about the not-for-profit or for-purpose sector. This week they catch up with teh lovely Katie and Carla from Flourish.

Marie and Graham bring you Volly Voices. Bringing you information about the not-for-profit or for-purpose sector. This week Lisa and Dianne from Flourish and Graham and Marie share their experiences of volunteering. They talk about the roles they have had, what they enjoy about their volunteering and what the bonuses of volunteering are. Marie shares three new roles on the VNP website.