Star Jam has the role for you
Have you heard of Star Jam – do you know what it is about??
StarJam Vision:
A world in which people with disabilities are respected, encouraged and accepted by their communities
StarJam Mission:
Young Kiwis with disabilities change the way New Zealanders view people who are disabled, Celebrating their unique talents through the power of Music, Dance, and Performance
Star Jam gives young people the opportunity to experience “different doesn’t make you less “How do they do this??
Each week they hold 90 minute workshops, Jammers learn new skills, make friends, grow their confidence, feel inspired and inspire others. And they’re free to just be themselves and have an epic amount of fun.
What does the workshop look like you ask?
• It is for young people with any disability aged between 6 and 25
• There are a maximum of 12 Jammers per workshop
• Weekly workshops involve dancing, singing, drumming or guitar/band
• Workshops are held in the evenings and there are 3 here in North Taranaki
• 90 minutes of fun led by a talented Star Jam Tutor and at least two volunteers
• This is free for all Jammers
So, after reading this would you like to make a real difference to the lives of young people with disabilities and their families? Do you want to be part of an organisation which breaks down walls and contributes to a world in which every person with a disability is respected, encouraged, and celebrated for who they are and who they want to become?
Do you want to see happy tears, proud parents, and amazed audiences? Of course you do! So, whatever your skills, availability, or passions, there’s a volunteer role waiting for you!
Where can you learn more?
If you are interested to learn more about Star Jam, listen to Volly Voices on Access Radio when Elizabeth & Aileen chat about what is happening at the local Star Jams and what is involved and where their Jam locations are.
This can also be listened to on:
Spotify open.spotify.com...
Apple Podcast podcasts.apple.com...
Access Radio website www.accessradiotaranaki.com...
Volunteering New Plymouth website www.volunteeringnewplymouth.org.nz...
Who can you contact?
If you curious to learn more about STAR JAM and /or you are interested in becoming a volunteer with this great group, please contact Wendy at Volunteering New Plymouth on 06 758 8986;
E: admin@vnp.nz or Ph/Text: 022 571 4228 to take the next step.
Worst Xmas ever?
There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.
Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...
Share your Christmas mishaps below!
Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.
If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?
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61.7% Summer
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36.6% Winter
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1.7% Other - I'll share below
⚠️ DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS. If you love them, don't leave them. ⚠️
It's a message we share time and time again, and this year, we're calling on you to help us spread that message further.
Did you know that calls to SPCA about dogs left inside hot cars made up a whopping 11% of all welfare calls last summer? This is a completely preventable issue, and one which is causing hundreds of dogs (often loved pets) to suffer.
Here are some quick facts to share with the dog owners in your life:
👉 The temperature inside a car can heat to over 50°C in less than 15 minutes.
👉 Parking in the shade and cracking windows does little to help on a warm day. Dogs rely on panting to keep cool, which they can't do in a hot car.
👉 This puts dogs at a high risk of heatstroke - a serious condition for dogs, with a mortality rate between 39%-50%.
👉 It is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act to leave a dog in a hot vehicle if they are showing signs of heat stress. You can be fined, and prosecuted.
SPCA has created downloadable resources to help you spread the message even further. Posters, a flyer, and a social media tile can be downloaded from our website here: www.spca.nz...
We encourage you to use these - and ask your local businesses to display the posters if they can. Flyers can be kept in your car and handed out as needed.
This is a community problem, and one we cannot solve alone. Help us to prevent more tragedies this summer by sharing this post.
On behalf of the animals - thank you ❤️
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