For 40 years Lynn Hewes has dedicated her time to volunteering at the Stratford Salvation Army stores.
"I needed to do something during school and kindergarten hours. Salvation Army was it," Lynn says.
Her favourite thing about volunteering is the people.
"I enjoy meeting the people. I am now serving the third generation which is amazing. The people are marvellous, and I love it. The customers become family. I have little kids calling me nana - I don't mind at all. I find it amazing."
Lieutenant Simon Montgomery, Corps Officer at the Central Taranaki Corps, says Lynn's volunteer work is valued.