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Mahitahi/COVS celebrates 50 years Jubilee 2012

 INVITATION

Mahitahi/COVS Jubilee Celebration

It is 50 years since the first volunteers went out under the name of COVS, and now Mahitahi. The vision and mission of the organisation has changed markedly since then, but the spirit of building partnerships across international boundaries remains as strong as ever.

Please join us to celebrate on  

Saturday 2 June 2012

At Pompallier Centre,

30 New St, Ponsonby, Auckland

 

Mass will be celebrated at 2pm

  followed by afternoon tea.

Drinks and nibbles 5pm onwards

Gala Dinner at 6pm

Guest of Honour: Jocelyn Franklin

“Where it all began”

Cost: $50 pp (to be confirmed –proceeds to Mahitahi)

RSVP 25 May 2012

“Friends of Mahitahi” Fund

We will be launching a “Friends of Mahitahi” Fund to assist with ongoing project funding. Please consider supporting the fund with a regular donation or bequest. More information will be provided at the Gala Dinner.

 Photo book

We will be compiling a photo book of volunteers of the past. Please send in a photo of yourself in the field, with a brief description of who, when, and where.

 Please pass on this on

Please pass on this invitation to any past volunteers, friends of family who may be interested in joining us. 

 

 
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Catholic Overseas Volunteers

Palm trees at sunsetDo you ever spend time deciding where to go on holiday? Overseas volunteering is a rewarding and enjoyable experience, and we usually have both short and longer term positions available.

If you're interested in donating as little as 3 weeks of your expertise, please browse through our current positions, check out our most common requirements or contact us for more information.

 
About Mahitahi

Mahitahi is the official Catholic overseas volunteer sending agency, which seeks New Zealanders to enter into project partnerships with the communities of Oceania through the sharing of their gifts and skills. We will seek to recruit people with the appropriate expertise to work in jobs and projects alongside Pacific Island Partners, to assist them as they journey to achieving their goals. Read more...

 
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