We're continually blown away by the energy for positive action in our communities. HealthPost Nature Trust volunteers, for instance, regularly travel several hours to spend a weekend working hard to regenerate nature at Wharariki and Farewell Spit.
From restoring biodiversity through regular tree plantings to the reintroduction of native seabirds like the pakahā fluttering shearwater, this incredible team of volunteers are the backbone of conservation efforts. We love working alongside them in delivering on our vision of having a lasting, positive impact on people and planet.
How is HealthPost giving back to the community?
We’ve always been proud to have dedicated emergency services volunteers among our crew, and last year we introduced a Volunteer Policy to support team members to volunteer for the causes they care most about. This policy provides for a day of paid volunteering over and above our annual tree planting days, where we work alongside the community to regenerate our environment through the HealthPost Nature Trust.
We’ve recently partnered with the Sustainable Living Centre to support their Kai Resilience program, developing innovative, low-carbon ways to provide nourishment within our local community.
Volunteering together builds trust. There is so much knowledge-sharing and connectedness that happens when working alongside each other to give back to the land or community. We support our team to get involved!
“I feel privileged to live and work in a welcoming community, so it makes sense to me to give back to the community and connect with people. I enjoy the challenges and continuous learning while volunteering. It is rewarding. Individuals can do so little. Together, we make a huge difference.” – Yan, Contact Centre Representative – HealthPost (Volunteer for Fire and Emergency)
“Working as a volunteer helps me to connect with my community, meet new people, and learn new skills, and Hato Hone St John offers plenty of training opportunities." – Eunjoo, Accounts Coordinator – HealthPost (Volunteer for Hato Hone St John)
‘It’s a lot of work in terms of training and being away from family, but the reward is being able to help people at their most vulnerable, whether that’s a medical event, a fire, or a car accident. We’re able to help when people need it the most.” – Vin, Supply Chain & Logistics Manager – HealthPost (Volunteer for Fire and Emergency)
What would you say to someone who's just starting out on their volunteering journey?
Ask around for what’s going on in your local area – you might be amazed at what’s happening on your doorstep! Feeling more socially connected is a big bonus of volunteering so try something new and see how it feels.
Want to get involved with the HealthPost Nature Trust?
For regular updates from Marian – our Nature Trust Coordinator, including upcoming volunteering opportunities, sign up here and check out: https://naturetrust.nz/.
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