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Make a Difference for Children of People in Prison

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What truly makes mentoring with us special is its impact on you and your mentee. Many of our mentors describe their experience as deeply fulfilling—not just because they see their mentee grow but because they feel a sense of community, appreciation, and purpose.

Right now, there are tamariki and rangatahi (young people) waiting to be matched with a mentor, eager to meet someone like you who will support them, laugh with them and explore new experiences together. As a mentor, your role is simple yet powerful: be a consistent, trusted adult in their life and spend time together doing activities you both enjoy!

If you've ever thought about becoming a mentor, now is the time. You don't need to have all the answers—you just need to be present, kind, and willing to share a little of your time.

We believe every child in Aotearoa deserves to stride into the future with confidence, no matter their circumstances. Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou is a charity that exists to support the tamariki with a parent in prison to create positive futures for themselves.

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Our mentors see mentees once a fortnight for a minimum of a year. We also put on multiple mentoring events throughout the year, where you can meet other mentors and the children meet other young people just like them. Our mentoring team is with you every step of the way, offering monthly supervision with other mentors, education and advice throughout your entire journey.

We require a full NZ driver's license, access to a car and a police check as part of the process.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

Mentors spend 2-6 hours with their mentee once every fortnight. Activities can be as simple as playing sports, going to the park or the beach, or sharing a favourite hobby.  

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.

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