Support our high school students to create a community of care. The student leaders act as a positive connection for young people in their school. They are trained in peer support and mental health first aid skills. Support the students to run activities. Facilitate check-in sessions where the student leaders share about how how they are going. Support the student leaders to run a random acts of kindness day. Attend a training day and awards evening. https://youthline.kiwi/peer-support/
Confident and outgoing as you will lead a group of young people. Able to attend fortnightly hour sessions from February until September.
An hour fortnightly from February until September 2026 Attend trainings Wednesdays 8:30 to 10:30 Feburary 18 & 25 and March 4 and 11th. Attend Awards evening September 21 or 22 (this is when the programme finishes) Attend induction session.
Getting started:
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: 1217
Youth & Children
Applicants for this role are required to undergo Police vetting.
You can find out more about this process on the Police website:
http://www.police.govt.nz/advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting/information-about-vetting
All Youthline volunteers are police checked as you're working with young people.