The Salvation Army has been fighting poverty, social and spiritual distress in New Zealand since 1883. They treat people with the care and dignity they deserve. They are committed to finding practical responses to human needs. Their reward is seeing individuals, families and communities change for the better. The Red Shield Appeal is a week where they focus on raising the much needed funds to enable us to keep helping those in need.
All funds raised from the Red Shield Appeal go to the frontline work and services of The Salvation Army in New Zealand including The Bridge Program (addiction help), Transitional Housing, and to providing welfare, social support and counselling services in our local communities.
In 2023, The Salvation Army Queenstown responded to more than 300 requests for help. This included:
Nationally, they've helped more than 150,000 people
They wouldn't be able to meet this growing need without the support of the community, especially their dedicated and valued volunteers who collect during our Red Shield Appeal. From 6th - 11th May. Help with collections at various locations around Queenstown and Wanaka.
As a volunteer you will:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Ref: 2021
Fundraising