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For Chris Matthews, 24, having some spare time is like finding a pool of water in the desert - almost impossible.

But he wouldn't have it any other way.

In an average week, Chris works at SILC 5-6 days, supporting people with disabilities, then on Sunday - his one day off - Chris volunteers at his local church.

"Finding a bit of time for myself is difficult but I find a little bit here and there," said Chris.

He was born and bred in Tauranga and attended Otumoetai College.

When he was 16, he became a junior bible class leader at St Peters Presbyterian Church.

Two years later he became a youth leader.

"I had a really good mentor when I was younger and I really looked up to him and I guess I wanted to pass on to others what he taught me," said Chris.

"I got a passion to work with people from there I guess."
 

Last weekend, Chris and a friend took two kids from his church youth group to the Paramore concert in Auckland.

- Read more in today's Bay of Plenty Times