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Volunteers are the public face of SAFE and it is an essential role to spread the message against animal cruelty and welfare issues across New Zealand. Volunteers can assist with and organise stalls, displays, public meetings, protest actions, fundraising events, and actively support SAFE's humane education programme AUCKLANDPetition signings and public outreach
April-May
The government's new Code of Welfare for Layer Hens will phase out battery cages - only to replace them with another cruel cage system, the colony cages. As part of SAFE's Stop Factory Farming campaign we are raising as much support as possible to achieve a ban on ALL cage systems and for the removal of cage eggs from supermarkets - and we need you! If you are keen to join the Stop Factory Farming campaign and inspire the public to take action, please contact auckland@safe.org.nz! Hen's Night: film screening and pot luck
Tuesday 28th May, 6pm to 8pm, SAFE Office, 63 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn
This short doco follows three Auckland women as they work with NZ Open Rescue in bringing their fight to the factory farm by perching on seven metre steel tripods in one of the nation's most prominent and controversial campaigns against animal cruelty.The director Debbie Matthews will be presenting the film. With a shared pot luck feast (vegan dishes only please). All welcome! Please RSVP to auckland@safe.org.nz.  Introduction to volunteering with SAFE
6pm Tuesday 21 May, SAFE office 63 Great North Road, Grey Lynn
Want to get involved? This is the way to start! An introduction to SAFE, the campaigns and how to get started as a volunteer. It's an hour and a half session involving a presentation and discussion. Please RSVP to auckland@safe.org.nz. TAURANGASAFE Tauranga wants you!
SAFE is in need of volunteers in Tauranga. If you are keen to get involved and help organise or help with SAFE stalls and other awareness raising events, please contact us! Email laura@safe.org.nz
WHAKATANENew SAFE volunteer group meeting a success!
The newest SAFE group got off to a great start with it's first meeting on 20th April. There was a great turn out of enthusiastic people and some fantastic ideas were discussed.
Watch this space for upcoming meetings and volunteer opportunities! If you live in the Whakatane area and would like to get involved, contact Luke at whakatane@safe.org.nz. HAMILTON A great turn out for SAFE Hamilton's volunteer meeting on 5th May
The Hamilton SAFE volunteer group is back up and running after a successful first meeting with new coordinator Nichola!
Nichola would like to hear from anybody in the Hamilton area who would like to get involved with volunteering for SAFE. Contact hamilton@safe.org.nz.
SAFE stall at The Hamilton Pet Expo
10th - 11th August, 10-5pm at the Claudelands Arena, Brooklyn Rd, Hamilton
We need volunteers to help run the SAFE information and merchandise stall at this busy, pet focused event. Do you love talking to people? Do you enjoy educating people about the horrors of factory farming or all the great reasons for choosing a cruelty free lifestyle? Contact hamilton@safe.org.nz for more information NEW PLYMOUTH New volunteers welcome
SAFE New Plymouth's first meeting in the park was a great success, with the sunshine making an appearance and many new faces welcomed to the group!
Sophie, the SAFE group coordinator is always excited to welcome new volunteers and there are so many ways in which you can help. If you are keen to get involved and would like to know more contact Sophie at newplymouth@safe.org.nz. HAWKES BAYSAFE Stall at The Better Home and Living Show
24th,25th, 26th May, Pettigrew Green Arena, Gloucester St, Taradale
Stall helpers needed for this busy event! Do you like talking to people? Do you feel strongly about putting an end to factory farming? Do you enjoy promoting vegetarianism? Then we need you!
If you can help for a few hours or even a whole day, we would love to hear from you. Contact Donna at hawkesbay@safe.org.nz.
Vegan Potlucks
Monthly potlucks are held for Hawkes Bay vegetarians, vegans and friends/supporters - a great opportunity to eat yummy food and meet other local like-minded people! Contact Donna on hawkesbay@safe.org.nz for more information. All welcome. PALMERSTON NORTHSAFE Palmerston North welcomes two new coordinators, Sarah and Peter! Look forward to seeing SAFE events on the Palmerston North calendar soon! Why not get involved? Contact palmerstonnorth@safe.org.nz for details. WELLINGTON Keep animals out of 'legal high' and 'party pill' testing petition handover
Tuesday 21th May, 1pm to 2pm, Parliament, Wellington
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come and show their support. A wide cross section of groups and individuals have helped with the gathering of signatures for this petition nationwide and the more this is reflected at the presentation the better.
Please contact michael@safe.org.nz if you are interested.
Join Wellington SAFE volunteer group!
In Wellington we are always excited to welcome new faces to our active volunteer group. We have monthly meetings, social gatherings and hold stalls at local events to raise awareness of animal issues. If you love animals and want to speak out for them why not get in touch? Volunteering for SAFE is a great way to meet like-minded animal loving people and learn how you can make a difference to the lives of animals. Contact michael@safe.org.nz NELSON
SAFE stall at Ecofest
17th and 18th August, Travalgar Centre, Nelson
The wonderful SAFE team in Nelson will be attending this fantastic Eco friendly event with an informative stall, promoting the benefits of vegetarianism along with the awesome new Go Veg merchandise. Can you spare a couple of hours to help out on the stall? Contact nelson@safe.org.nz.
CHRISTCHURCH
Christchurch Airport Marathon in chicken costume!
Sunday June 2nd at Christchurch Airport
10km walk - $35 entry fee
Already we have a growing list of volunteers keen to do the 10k walk in a "cage" dressed as chickens to raise awareness for battery hens. A great photo opportunity!!
Lets get a record breaking flock this year! Its a fantastic way to get some exercise, fresh air, have fun and raise awareness all at the same time. Email laura@safe.org.nz for more information. Not all it's cracked up to be: Vernon Tava discusses the review of the Animal Welfare Act
Tuesday 4th June, 7.15pm at the Canterbury Horticultural Centre, 57 Riccarton Avenue (upstairs in the PC Browne Room)
The Animal Welfare Act is now under review. Close scrutiny reveals that behind clever wording there are still legal loopholes that will allow for the cruelty of animals to continue. Lawyer and SAFE board member Vernon Tava (LLM) will explain why and how livestock animals can still, legally be treated in ways that would shock most New Zealanders. SAFE Executive Director Hans Kriek will also be in attendance and will explain what SAFE wants to see in the act, why, and what you can do to help.
After Vernon's talk there will also be time for questions. Refreshments will be available. This is expected to be a popular event and there is limited seating at the venue so please email laura@safe.org.nz to reserve your place. A gold coin donation appreciated.
SAFE MAIL-OUT!
Saturday June 22nd, From 9am, Canterbury Horticultural Centre, 57 Riccarton Avenue (Hagley Park), Downstairs in the Watling Lounge
Can you spare a few hours to help us stuff 5000 envelopes? This is a great chance for volunteers to get to know each other while doing something easy peasy and simple (but very important!). Food provided! The more helpers we have, the earlier we can finish and go home for our afternoon naps. Can you help? Contact laura@safe.org.nz. Join Christchurch SAFE volunteer group!
In Christchurch we are always excited to welcome new faces to our active volunteer group. We have monthly meetings, social gatherings and hold stalls at local events to raise awareness of animal issues. If you love animals and want to speak out for them why not get in touch? Volunteering for SAFE is a great way to meet like-minded animal loving people and learn how you can make a difference to the lives of animals. Contact laura@safe.org.nz. OAMARUThere are a small group of keen SAFE supporters in Oamaru planning activities in the area. Email oamaru@safe.org.nz for details. If you are in Oamaru and care about animal cruelty issues such as factory farming, please get in touch! DUNEDIN
SAFE Dunedin holds regular meetings and activities for volunteers, or those wishing to become involved. Email dunedin@safe.org.nz GORE
The new Gore volunteer group welcomes anyone who is interested in finding out more about SAFE's work. It only takes a small group of people to make a big difference for animals! Email Lorraine at gore@safe.org.nz for more information. INVERCARGILL
SAFE Invercargill needs you!
SAFE is in need of helpers in Southland. If you can help with SAFE stalls and other awareness raising events, please get in touch! invercargill@safe.org.nz
SAFE groups around the country are run by local volunteers - contact SAFE's national volunteer coordinator Laura laura@safe.org.nz to find out if there is a group near you!
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