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Using video and the recent 350 Climate Actions we sort to portray the the integral role social media plays in connecting and engaging with Gen Y volunteers.

Initially, I was worried no one would turn up but when I saw we were to split the session with Lani Evans, the 2009 Recipient of Vodafone’s “World of Differnce”  I must admit, I was relieved.

Lani’s reputation preceded her, as did we in the Workshop format, so at the very least everyone coming to see her would have to sit through our presentation first.

We didn’t exactly stick with the abstract submitted but it was reassuring to see that at least three points that we made around Gen Y Volunteers:-

• the use of social media
• collaboration vs control
• work experience

Were confirmed in person by the talented young volunteers (14 – 17yrs) that accompanied Lani on the road trip up from Dunedin.

Although we did not use the opportunity to discuss our own project hopefully between ourselves and the Otago Volunteering crew we provided some first hand insight into the collaborative and visual style of Gen Y volunteers.

Thanks toVolunteering NZ for the opportunity to attend and be heard.