Who we are
Meet the team who volunteer for PVOC Trust to manage, maintain and maximise the Pine Valley Outdoor Centre.
Catherine
Catherine is passionate about nature, education and giving back to the community. She has 15 years of experience working as a lawyer and has previously been on the board of the Marlborough Falcon Trust and Marlborough Kindergarten Association. Catherine's legal knowledge and skills are particularly suited to ensuring due process, compliance with legal obligations and to help govern the trust.
Chair
Talia
Talia has been the Secretary of the PVOC Trust for several years now and currently lives at the centre with her two daughters. Talia takes care of all the bookings, enquires and generally keeps everyone on track. Previously a Kindergarten teacher, Talia now home educates their children while co-ordinating several other projects / groups in the local community. She is the muscle behind the wetland development and is a problem solver extraordinaire for all things around camp.
Secretary / Caretaker
Graeme
Graeme first discovered the Pine Valley Outdoor Centre in the late nineties and has been enjoying the camp and the environs ever since. Graeme started in the role of water testing, and has made his way to chairman., and now is our property manager for the trust. The excitement of watersliding with his children has now been replaced with the excitement of watersliding with his mokopuna! Graeme is very proud to be part of the dedicated team that continues to provide a great facility to young Marlburians for schooling, conservation, and outdoor experiences.
Committee
Brian
An ex pupil of Pine
Valley School, Brian has come full circle to spend time back in service to the facility. Brian brings many years experience in governance of schools. Currently Chair of Marlborough Girls' College Board of trustees. Previously chair of Renwick Primary school board - 6 years. Brian is passionate about ensuring every student in Marlborough has the opportunity to be the best they can be.
Committee
Rachel
DOC Representative
Mea
Mea
Treasurer
Jess
As soon as Jess moved back to Blenheim, her father, then Chair of the PVOC invited her along to a meeting. After years of attending camps at PVOC, and volunteering in a range of community groups, joining the PVOC committee was the next logical step.
Jess is passionate about the natural environment, and creating opportunities for all tamariki to experience it hands on.
Committee
Sophie
sophie
Committee
Craig
craig
Committee
Roland
mapp
Committee
Geri
Geri
Committee
Richard
Richard
Committee
Rachael
Rachael
Committee
"It's not just for school camps, our family loves it for a weekend."
“ We used PVOC as our base for series of MTB adventures in the Richmond Ranges. The camp location was ideal and the showers were excellent "
"Volunteering here has built a wonderful connection for me and the kids - a grounding to this special place."
Volunteer Roles
Do you want to get involved in Volunteering at PVOC? Here is what you can do:
Join the trust committee. To start you can join our meetings (roughly 1 every 3 months) and see what you can bring to the table. Dont worry, it won't take long to get a job!
Keep an eye on our facebook page for working bees.