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UC SVA launches nationwide COVID-19 initiative

06 April 2020

The University of Canterbury's largest student club, the Student Volunteer Army, has launched a national volunteer response to support people impacted by COVID-19.

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Charlotte Doogue (SVA volunteer) collecting prescriptions at Sumner Pharmacy. Photo credit Hannah Watkinson

Clara Miles Clara Miles (SVA volunteer) picking groceries at New World Ilam. Photo credit Hannah Watkinson

The University of Canterbury's largest student club, the Student Volunteer Army, has launched a national volunteer response to support people impacted by COVID-19.

UC SVA volunteers are doing this by supporting essential services across Aotearoa through volunteering: they’re providing childcare for the tamariki of healthcare professionals and have built a grocery store system for those aged over 70 (and the families of healthcare workers).

SVA Volunteers are working with essential services to provide:

  • Pick-up and delivery of essential grocery items through an online shop
  • Childcare of healthcare professionals’ tamariki
  • Working with pharmacists to help deliver medications.

For more info go to: sva.org.nz

Luke McDonald Luke McDonald (SVA volunteer) picking groceries at New World Ilam. Photo credit Hannah Watkinson
Megan Taylor Luke McDonald (SVA volunteer) picking groceries at New World Ilam. Photo credit Hannah Watkinson

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