Last night, as I was drifting off to sleep, I was thinking about National Volunteer week and the volunteers past and present that have and do contribute to the work of Mothers Helpers. It warms my heart to think of every single person that has contributed in some way. There is something about a Mothers Helpers volunteer. Every single person that has volunteered for Mothers Helpers in any capacity has had one thing in common: they are really good, kind and giving people. I love spending time … [Read more...] about Mothers Helpers Celebrates our Volunteers
Volunteering
Introducing a Few of Our Volunteers
Valued member of our Management Committee, Karyn Churcher tells us why she is involved with Mothers Helpers:" When I heard about Mothers Helpers, I liked the way they give practical help to many mothers that are struggling. Having suffered with PND myself, been a single parent and supported woman and families, through fostering and teaching, I thought this would be something I could use my experiences to benefit other women and families, focusing on early intervention rather than at the … [Read more...] about Introducing a Few of Our Volunteers
Bridget Gives Back After Receiving Support to Recover From PND
We are so fortunate to have Bridget Baker on the Management Committee of Mothers Helpers. Like the rest of us, she brings her own personal experience of Postnatal Depression but she also has an amazing background in Communications that has helped Mothers Helpers significantly. Her time, her commitment and dedication to the role is so appreciated and so valuable. It's wonderful to have her as part of our team. After experiencing PND and witnessing first-hand the gaps in the current health … [Read more...] about Bridget Gives Back After Receiving Support to Recover From PND
‘Giving Back is Fantastic’
Annabelle Caesar volunteers to take care of mothers' babies so that they can attend the PND Recovery course in St Heliers. Without her efforts, these mothers could not spend time focusing on their recovery for a few hours each week. Annabelle tells us why she volunteers... I am a mother of 3 children aged 9, 11 and 13. I have worked in paid employment part time on and off since becoming a mother, however in October last year the contract I was working on came to its completion and we … [Read more...] about ‘Giving Back is Fantastic’
‘Being Part of Mothers Helpers is an Honour’
Paula Neshausen volunteered with Mothers Helpers after several years of being on the Board of Perinatal Mental Health New Zealand and volunteering with helping mothers in Gisborne struggling with Postnatal Depression. Her passion has her volunteering up to 20hrs/week while juggling study, a small business and a family and her own small "zoo" of much-loved fur babies! She brings a ton of management skills with her, her knowledge in the clinical psychology field plus personal experience - we … [Read more...] about ‘Being Part of Mothers Helpers is an Honour’
Volunteering Brings Fulfillment
Ingrid Papau is one of our volunteers helping with childcare so that mums can focus on their 10-week Postnatal Depression Recovery Course. Without her help, mothers would struggle to spend those few precious hours discussing their needs and their journey towards recovery. Ingrid shares her story about why she chose to volunteer with Mothers Helpers... "It feels like a lifetime ago that I was attempting to talk to the receptionist at the medical centre with tears streaming … [Read more...] about Volunteering Brings Fulfillment
