Alexandra/Clyde | Inspire the Next Generation of Volunteers!

We are excited to partner with Dunstan High School for another Student Volunteering Day and invite you to participate!

We invite you to host local rangatahi at your organisation and offer them an opportunity to connect with your mission. By welcoming these young volunteers, you’ll help showcase the many ways they can make a positive impact — by sharing their skills, ideas, energy, and enthusiasm in a purposeful and rewarding way.

When: Thursday 27th November, 12.30-3.00pm
Who: Year 9 and 10 students (13-15 year olds) accompanied by teachers to support you.
Location: Anywhere around Alexandra and Clyde - the school can bus students to your site.
Have a great project but don’t have the space to work from? DHS can provide spaces large or small, including speciality rooms like the food technology facilities.

Submit a student role:

• Roles can vary - they can slot alongside your regular volunteers or you may choose to get creative and take this as an opportunity to tackle a new idea or project, perhaps something you’ve been meaning to do but haven’t had the time/people to action.
• Cooking/baking for the freezer, for gifts or fundraising purposes (cheese rolls, truffles, meals etc.)
• Sorting items or creating displays.
• Helping with native planting tasks, garden care, or trail maintenance.
• Performing, playing games/sports or supporting activities at care homes, activity groups, early childhood centres, or primary schools.
• Applying creative skills to make cards or gifts for a good cause.
• Providing help with using technology.
• Creating posters, taking photos or videos to create promotional content for a campaign.
• And much more - if you have an idea for a role, let us know and we can help you craft into something appropriate for the occasion.
  We want to offer a diverse range of roles to match the many interests that young volunteers might have!

Number of students: It is up to you how many students you wish to host. You can have 3-4 students or as many as 20+.

Managing young volunteers:

• Consider how many of your own staff/volunteers you will need.
• The school can provide teacher support.
• Never worked with youth before? Volunteer South can support you with resources and best practices around how to effectively support young volunteers and ensure a meaningful, impactful experience for all involved.

Fill out this form to submit your role by Thursday 6 November 2025.

If you’re keen to participate, but have questions before signing up, please get in contact with
Sue O’Brien, our Community Connector to start the conversation.
Email sueobrien@volunteersouth.org.nz or phone 027 506 5705