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Anniversary Of Auckland Floods And Upcoming Anniversary Of Cyclone Gabrielle
Friday, 26 January 2024, 12:37 pm | Student Volunteer Army
As we commemorate the anniversary of the Auckland Floods and anticipate the upcoming anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle , the SVA reflects on its decade-long journey and announces a groundbreaking fundraising project to leverage technology in the fight ... More >>
SVA Appoints New CEO
Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 12:38 pm | Student Volunteer Army
Twelve years since founding the Student Volunteer Army (SVA) from a club at University of Canterbury and building it into a nationally-recognised crisis response resource, founder Sam Johnson is handing over the reins to a new Wellington-based CEO, Emily ... More >>
Student Volunteer Army In Contact With Civil Defence And Local Councils, University Clubs On Standby As Heavy Rains Hit
Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 4:05 pm | Student Volunteer Army
SVA’s experience during the last 12 years has taught it that the first 48 hours are critical to crisis response efforts, and the organisation is currently calling out to both volunteers and those in need. Earlier in 2023 the SVA recruited thousands ... More >>
600 Volunteers Come Together For A Morning Of Volunteering In The Red Zone At The UC SVA Big Give | Ratonga Tuao
Tuesday, 7 March 2023, 1:08 pm | Student Volunteer Army
On Saturday 4th March hundreds of volunteers from the University of Canterbury (UC) and Lincoln University picked up their spades and wheelbarrows to join forces for a morning of volunteering in the Red Zone. Volunteers worked to weed and mulch around ... More >>
SVA Mobilises To Support The People Of Nelson
Thursday, 25 August 2022, 2:38 pm | Student Volunteer Army
SVA is partnering with Nelson College to mobilise and assist the people of Nelson and Tasman in response to devastating floods in the region. 50 students have already committed to providing their support, and more volunteers are welcome to sign up ... More >>
Student Volunteer Army Reactivates Grocery Service To Support Local Communities
Tuesday, 15 February 2022, 4:17 pm | Student Volunteer Army
The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) is announcing the reactivation of its Grocery Delivery Service in partnership with New World. The service is making sure that older people and those most vulnerable to the virus have access to groceries and other household ... More >>
SVA Hits 3,000 Deliveries
Monday, 6 December 2021, 10:12 am | Student Volunteer Army
Having now completed more than 3,000 grocery deliveries over the COVID pandemic, the Student Volunteer Army (SVA) is looking for a little extra support from those who are able to give this holiday season. “Two years ago, we did not expect to ... More >>
‘Student Volunteer Army Fights The Decline Of Youth Volunteering With Koha For Kids Campaign’
Thursday, 10 June 2021, 9:00 am | Student Volunteer Army
Best known for their crisis response mobilisations, the SVA also teach and support volunteering at primary and secondary level, with over 25,000 primary students taking part via SVA Kids. This Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu | National Volunteer Week, SVA are ... More >>
Student Volunteer Army Prepared To Mobilise To Support Canterbury Residents In Wake Of Flooding Event
Monday, 31 May 2021, 2:49 pm | Student Volunteer Army
The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) is poised and ready to assist with the response to the Canterbury flooding. While the region is currently grappling with the ongoing effects of the weather, the SVA is prepared to step in to help with the inevitable ... More >>
Student Volunteer Army Celebrates Student Volunteer Week By Leading Student-led Volunteering In New Zealand
Monday, 15 March 2021, 9:49 am | Student Volunteer Army
This week is Student Volunteer Week (SVW), a national campaign celebrating students making a change in their communities. “ Collective Impact: Give.Grow.Connect ” is the theme of #SVW2021. Student Volunteer Army is proud to celebrate SVW by celebrating ... More >>
SVA & New World Bringing Back Grocery Delivery Service To Support Those In Need
Monday, 1 March 2021, 6:39 pm | Student Volunteer Army
Student Volunteer Army and New World re-mobilise Grocery Delivery Service in Auckland as the city shifts back into lockdown As Auckland shifts back to Level 3, the Student Volunteer Army and partners New World are mobilising their ‘SVA Grocery Delivery ... More >>
Student Volunteer Army Returns To West Coast For Community Outreach Camp
Friday, 24 July 2020, 4:43 pm | Student Volunteer Army
In the first volunteering camp of the year, 100 members of the University of Canterbury Student Volunteer Army (UC SVA) will head to Hōkitika on Friday 24th July to help out with a range of community volunteering projects. The SVA Camp initiative was ... More >>
Student Volunteer Army To Expand Into Other Regions With The SupportOf Hyundai New Zealand
Sunday, 12 April 2020, 6:34 am | Student Volunteer Army
The Student Volunteer Army launched a national volunteer response on 1 April in order to support those most in need across Aotearoa during the COVID-19 Lockdown. The organisation’s services include providing a grocery store delivery system for ... More >>
1000 SVA Members To Return To Red Zone
Friday, 28 February 2020, 11:10 am | Student Volunteer Army
The University of Canterbury Student Volunteer Army (UC SVA) is returning to the Red Zone on Saturday 29th February for the fourth annual Big Give event in what will be the largest student volunteer presence in the area since the Christchurch earthquakes. ... More >>
Primary School Students Prepare for Nationwide Invasion
Thursday, 8 November 2018, 4:48 pm | Student Volunteer Army
Primary School Students Prepare for Nationwide Community Invasion • Student Volunteer Army (SVA) launches its 2018 primary school programme, which has recruited 32,000 pupils • Classroom battalions from 1,000 primary schools will lead volunteer projects ... More >>
Student Volunteer Army Recruits 32,000 Students
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 3:37 pm | Student Volunteer Army
Student Volunteer Army Recruits 32,000 Students for New Primary School Programme Community entrepreneur and Student Volunteer Army (SVA) founder Sam Johnson announces 32,000-strong primary school army – one of the largest mobilisations of its kind ... More >>
Student Volunteer Army November 14th Earthquake Response
Monday, 14 November 2016, 5:12 pm | Student Volunteer Army
In reaction to the recent earthquakes, the University of Canterbury Student Volunteer Army (SVA) has activated it's Emergency Earthquake Response Plan. More >>
Student Volunteer Army heading to Akaroa
Friday, 23 September 2016, 1:39 pm | Student Volunteer Army
On the weekend of Friday 23rd September, 100 members of the University of Canterbury Student Volunteer Army (SVA) will be heading to Akaroa, Duvauchelle, Hinewai and Ōnuku helping with over 30 projects in the area varying from conservation projects ... More >>
Student Volunteer Army becomes UC’s largest student club
Thursday, 12 May 2016, 12:29 pm | Student Volunteer Army
The University of Canterbury’s (UC) thriving student clubs scene, has now been taken over by an army – with the Student Volunteer Army now the largest student club on campus. More >>
Student Volunteer Army Sets Sights on Anzac Day
Tuesday, 12 April 2016, 10:55 am | Student Volunteer Army
The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) will be rallying Members of Parliament in Wellington today to get backing for the SVA’s innovative Serve for New Zealand: Anzac Day initiative. More >>
