Volunteer Intern – Youth Development (Action the Compassion)

Join Action the Compassion, a youth leadership and wellbeing programme supporting rangatahi to co-design and deliver a youth hui for secondary school students.

We take a "professional friend" approach, creating a safe and encouraging environment where rangatahi can explore ideas, build confidence and lead. You'll ask good questions, champion their ideas, and help turn their vision into reality.

You'll be involved in:

• Supporting weekly after-school co-design sessions with rangatahi.
• Turning their ideas into resources for the hui
• Helping plan and deliver the September youth hui.
• Encouraging participation, creativity and collaboration.
• Assisting with event preparation and follow-up.

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working alongside young people and brings out the best in them.
• Is a great listener and relationship builder.
• Is positive, organised and reliable.
• Can commit to Tuesday afternoons after school.
• Is studying (or interested in) teaching, education, psychology, youth development, social work or a related field.

What you'll gain

• Practical experience facilitating youth-led programmes.
• Experience in co-design, event delivery and community development.
• Mentoring from an experienced community organisation.
• A strong addition to your CV and valuable professional references.

This is a very rewarding voluntary placement with Seed the Change | He Kākano Hāpai and is ideal for someone wanting meaningful, hands-on experience before beginning a career working with young people.

Applications are encouraged as soon as possible. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may appoint before the closing date.