Supporting Students To Show Up & Help
We support students with the skills and tools To volunteer or lead volunteers and make a difference.
Why youth volunteering matters
Employability through volunteering
Volunteering builds practical skills, confidence, and leadership that translate into education and employment pathways.
Youth action drives community wellbeing
Shared purpose sustains civic engagement
Education as a seedbed for service
Employability through volunteering
Volunteering builds practical skills, confidence, and leadership that translate into education and employment pathways.
Youth action drives community wellbeing
Shared purpose sustains civic engagement
Education as a seedbed for service
Employability through volunteering
Volunteering builds practical skills, confidence, and leadership that translate into education and employment pathways.
Youth action drives community wellbeing
Shared purpose sustains civic engagement
Education as a seedbed for service
Driving impact where we truly lives.
These numbers are more than just milestones. They represent the strength of our connections, the consistency of our work, and the real-world impact we help create for you.
1,200,000+
volunteer hours
Hours given to support communities
45,000+
students involved
Across schools and universities
25+
communities supported
Including people living with disabilities
Driving impact where we truly lives.
These numbers are more than just milestones. They represent the strength of our connections, the consistency of our work, and the real-world impact we help create for you.
1,200,000+
volunteer hours
Hours given to support communities
45,000+
students involved
Across schools and universities
25+
communities supported
Including people living with disabilities
Showing up makes a difference
Faces of Service: Alex
5 min read Jan 13, 2026
Faces of Service: Jacqueline
5 min read Jan 13, 2026
Faces of Service: Jack
5 min read Jan 13, 2026
Faces of Service: Alex
5 min read Jan 13, 2026
Faces of Service: Jacqueline
5 min read Jan 13, 2026
Faces of Service: Jack
5 min read Jan 13, 2026
Faces of Service: Alex
5 min read Jan 13, 2026
Faces of Service: Jacqueline
5 min read Jan 13, 2026
Faces of Service: Jack
5 min read Jan 13, 2026
Responding Together,
Making a Difference
SVA Service Award
A national framework supporting students to record, reflect, and develop impactful volunteering.
Testimonial
“When our community needed help, Student Volunteer Army volunteers were there — organised, positive, and ready to help”
Myoung Kang
Co-founder at ABC.CO
SVA Service Award
A national framework supporting students to record, reflect, and develop impactful volunteering.
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Disaster
Response
Safe and coordinated volunteer mobilization during times of crisis.
Learn MoreTestimonial
“When our community needed help, Student Volunteer Army volunteers were there — organised, positive, and ready to help”
Myoung Kang
Co-founder at ABC.CO
SVA Clubs
Student-led groups are creating collective action in schools and universities.
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Partnerships
Working with organisations to deliver practical community impact.
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How would you like to get involved?
Support Us
Help fund volunteer action across New Zealand and Australia.
Students
Log your hours, join a club, or get involved.
Schools
Learn about the SVA Service Award for your students.
Partners
Work with us to support communities together.
Volunteering is for everyone
We work with schools, universities, and partners like Idea Services to support volunteers of all abilities to contribute their skills and make a difference.
Together, we create opportunities for people to help in ways that work for them.
