Youth Impact
Empowering Rangatahi Through Volunteering
Youth Impact is a dynamic initiative powered by Volunteer Wellington, designed to engage and empower young people (aged 14-24) through meaningful volunteer opportunities.
About Youth Impact
We are often approached by rangatahi looking to volunteer, and 53% of those who sought volunteer opportunities through Volunteer Wellington in 2025 were under the age of 30.
The Youth Impact programme began as a pathway for young people to find volunteering opportunities through other young people. It has evolved over time and now has three youth leads driving it. The focus now is on working with community groups to help shape more inclusive volunteer opportunities for young people.
Youth Impact Volunteering Opportunities
Support youth aged 10–18 in Karori through positive relationships, games, and activities. Mon/Wed/Fri afternoon shifts available.
Drop in after school with rangatahi aged 11–18 at Karori Youth Centre, facilitating games, sports, cooking, and creative activities. Mon/Wed/Fri.
Build positive relationships with young people aged 10–18, facilitate activities, and support youth programmes in Karori. After-school shifts.
Build positive relationships with young people aged 10–18, facilitate activities, and support youth programmes in Karori. After-school shifts.
Lead a Pippins group for girls aged 5–7.5 in Porirua on Wednesday afternoons during term time. Training provided.
Lead Guide and Ranger groups for young women aged 9–17 in Lower Hutt, supporting outdoor adventures and award achievements. Weekly.
Help run weekly GirlGuiding unit meetings in Wellington during term time, planning programmes and supporting camps. ~2 hours per week.
Help run weekly GirlGuiding unit meetings in Porirua during term time, planning programmes and supporting camps. ~2 hours per week.
Help run weekly GirlGuiding unit meetings in Lower Hutt during term time, planning programmes and supporting camps. ~2 hours per week.
Lead Brownie, Guide, or Ranger groups in Wellington with evening meetings during term time. Full leader training provided.