Our Volunteers Stories
Here we share the stories of our volunteers throughout Aotearoa who have helped change the lives of our youth.
Matthew Preece
In 2024, Matthew, a dedicated volunteer with Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough, was honoured with the Volunteer Award at the Graeme Dingle Foundation National Excellence Awards. Having joined the Career Navigator programme six years ago as a mentor, Matthew has made a lasting impact on local students, helping them explore career options and build confidence.
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Ted Culley
Ted Culley has been instrumental in the development and growth of Graeme Dingle Foundation programmes from a local community, regional and national perspective in Marlborough.
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Tom Newcomb
"As a mentor I benefited immensely from the experience. I developed a greater understanding of the struggles that many in our community experience. I experienced a sense of satisfaction knowing that I was helping a young person, and I had fun."
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Haley Strickland
We sat down with Haley Strickland from Z Energy who has been involved with Project K as both a mentor and mentee. Project K played a big role in how Haley Strickland became the Community Champion in Aotearoa’s capital, Wellington.
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Patrick Tuipulotu Q&A
We reached out to Patrick Tuipulotu current Blue's captain and All Back's player to find out what makes him proud to support the Graeme Dingle Foundation as well as his experience with Kiwi Can values such as resilience.
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Melissa Moon Q&A
We reached out to Melissa Moon, MNZM, one of New Zealand’s best long distance runners to hear what she had to say about the Graeme Dingle Foundation and the mahi we do.
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The people project
Three years ago Amie Marchant wouldn't say 'boo' to a mouse. Now she is performing in school productions, giving speeches to hundreds of people and travelling overseas by herself. Project K mentor Lynette Gillies worked alongside Amie for almost a year.
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