Service Section

Service Section

Important things you need to know

Firstly, if you have any problems or questions that are not answered here, read YNZC Service Additional Information then see or email Miss Roper our YNZC@HVHS Service Co-ordinator.

How Long?

For Bronze Level you must follow a service regularly for 3 (or 6) months. You should get some sort of training from your supervisor. Remember, you are supposed to get something out of this experience as well...

Who should I get for my supervisor?
You need to have a supervisor to help and guide you in the work. The supervisor will also sign your white attendance sheet and YNZC book (the little one) when you finish your 3 (or 6) months. Remember to keep updating your diary (your 1B5 book). You don't need to write pages and pages, but each time that you do a service write some comments on how it went. Take some photos if you want – We are always interested to see what you are doing.

We don't want you to be 'exploited' so...

You cannot usually do service for your family - eg. baby sitting, gardening, cleaning toilets etc... You should be doing this anyway!!!

You cannot usually work for a business - they should pay you. If the organisation is not voluntary, you shouldn't have to work for free. Obviously, some good organisations like the SPCA have paid workers so check with Miss Roper if you are not sure.

For ideas see: http://www.challengenz.org.nz/Site/Sections/Service/Default.aspx

or the British site: http://www.theaward.org/participants/index.php?id=53&ids=48,119

Other ideas include:

	Local environmental groups eg KEG -Korokoro Environmental Group and other community groups - often have days when they clean up the local area.
	Helping an elderly or disabled neighbour - eg. mowing lawns, making cups of tea and having a chat. A few students did this last year and they had a very nice time. Ask mum or dad - there is bound to be someone locally who would like a bit of company.
	Coaching - can you coach a primary school sports team?
	First Aid Course - this can be a service if you plan to use it for a group you are involved with. Eg. be the first aider for your sports team or club.
	A group of you could get together to organise a fund-raiser for a charity of your choice. This will probably take 3 months to organise and run. If you do this - see Miss Roper first and we will need a parent or other responsible adult to closely supervise you.
	School service - mediation, civil defence, library, canteen....
	Contact your local church or other faith groups. They often need volunteers for food banks, for example.

There are lots of things that you can do. But, I understand that it can be difficult to get started if you haven't done this before. Ask some adults that you know. Show this page to your parents and have a chat, they may know something or somebody. The city council information desk can sometimes be helpful.

Make the difference!

When you decide on your service, fill out the following form and give it to Miss Roper. She will check it and make sure that your chosen service is suitable for YNZC.

YNZC@HVHS Service Response Form (requires Adobe Reader)

For even more information on Service click here