The Canterbury University student Sam Johnson mobilised more than two thousand students on Facebook to help clean up after the earthquake in September.
Sam Johnson founded the Student Volunteer Army from a Facebook page in response to the Christchurch earthquakes. Sam spoke with Karyn on air ten years ago today, and he shares his memories including how the Student Volunteer Army has grown into a nationwide movement.
Nick Duke and Sam Johnson organising the Student Volunteer Army.
A photograph of All Black Richie McCaw and Student Volunteer Army Founder Sam Johnson cutting vegetables.
Two students who helped organize the 10,000 strong student volunteer army during the Christchurch earthquake are going to Japan to help students there mobilize an army of their own.
In the next few minutes, the Student Volunteer Army in Christchurch is being presented with the ANZAC of the Year award, to recognise the huge clean up job the students did after the earthquakes.
Sam Johnson, Student Volunteer Army Organiser speaks at event held to thank the student volunteers.
Sam Johnson, Student Volunteer Army Organiser speaks at event held to thank the student volunteers.
The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) are pulling together their troops to assist in the Canterbury clean-up . SVA chief executive Sam Johnson has been putting out the call to arms. He says it's time to help the region's farmers who helped Christchurch after the earthquakes. Sam Johnson spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Leader of the Student Volunteer Army, Sam Johnson, in the audience at the Community Engagement Awards.
Student Volunteer Army Organiser Sam Johnson talks at an event to thank the Student Volunteer Army.
Student Volunteer Army Organiser Sam Johnson talks at an event to thank the Student Volunteer Army.
A video of the first part of a series of talks on the topic of Planning and People, at the 2012 Seismics and the City forum. The talks are as follows: Mary Devine, Managing Director of Ballantyne and Co, on Anchoring Re:START and holding the centre; Anthony Leighs, Chief Executive of Leighs Construction, on Deconstruction and Reconstruction; and Sam Johnson, founder of the Student Volunteer Army, on Mobilising a Quick Response.
A video of the second part of a series of talks on the topic of Planning and People, at the 2012 Seismics and the City forum. The talks are as follows: Mary Devine, Managing Director of Ballantyne and Co, on Anchoring Re:START and holding the centre; Anthony Leighs, Chief Executive of Leighs Construction, on Deconstruction and Reconstruction; and Sam Johnson, founder of the Student Volunteer Army, on Mobilising a Quick Response
Sam Johnson talks to other members of the Student Volunteer Army at an event to thank the SVA.
Gold Award, presented to Sam Johnson (from Mayfield), Student Volunteer Army founder and leader. With Prime Minister John Key.
Gold Award, presented to Sam Johnson (from Mayfield), Student Volunteer Army founder and leader. With Prime Minister John Key.
Mayor Bob Parker and Student Volunteer Army Organiser Sam Johnson at an event to thank the Student Volunteer Army.
Prime Minister John Key and Student Volunteer Army Organiser Sam Johnson at an event to thank the Student Volunteer Army.
Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd talking to Student Army Organiser, Sam Johnson during his visit to Campus during the progressive restart.
Prime Minister John Key shakes Student Volunteer Army Organiser Sam Johnson's hand at an event to thank the Student Volunteer Army.
Labour Party leader Phil Goff speaking to Student Volunteer Army organiser Sam Johnson in the UCSA car park at the University of Canterbury.
Labour Party leader Phil Goff speaking to Student Volunteer Army organiser Sam Johnson in the UCSA car park at the University of Canterbury.
Prime Minister John Key, Student Volunteer Army Organiser Sam Johnson and Mayor Bob Parker at an event to thank the Student Volunteer Army.
Prime Minister John Key, Mayor Bob Parker and Student Volunteer Army Organiser Sam Johnson at an event to thank the Student Volunteer Army.
Prime Minister John Key, Mayor Bob Parker and Student Volunteer Army Organiser Sam Johnson at an event to thank the Student Volunteer Army.
Prime Minister John Key and Mayor Bob Parker talk to Sam Johnson, leader of the Student Volunteer Army and UCSA president Nick McDonnell.
Prime Minister John Key and Mayor Bob Parker talk to Sam Johnson, leader of the Student Volunteer Army and UCSA president Nick McDonnell.
Prime Minister John Key and Mayor Bob Parker talk to Sam Johnson, leader of the Student Volunteer Army and UCSA president Nick McDonnell.
Prime Minister John Key and Mayor Bob Parker talk to Sam Johnson, leader of the Student Volunteer Army and UCSA president Nick McDonnell.