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
From Service to Career
We believe volunteering is a powerful engine for employability. By stepping up, our members gain the leadership experience and confidence needed to thrive in any workplace.
Empowered Youth, Thriving Communities
Purpose That Powers a Lifetime
Cultivating a Culture of Service
From Service to Career
We believe volunteering is a powerful engine for employability. By stepping up, our members gain the leadership experience and confidence needed to thrive in any workplace.
Empowered Youth, Thriving Communities
Purpose That Powers a Lifetime
Cultivating a Culture of Service
From Service to Career
We believe volunteering is a powerful engine for employability. By stepping up, our members gain the leadership experience and confidence needed to thrive in any workplace.
Empowered Youth, Thriving Communities
Purpose That Powers a Lifetime
Cultivating a Culture of Service
Creating real change in the places we call home
These numbers aren’t just stats—they represent the strength of our community, the consistency of our mahi, and the real-world impact we're creating together.
1,200,000+
volunteer hours
Hours given to support communities in Aotearoa.
45,000+
students involved
Mobilising a diverse network from schools and universities.
25+
communities supported
Building resilient communities through inclusive local action.
Creating real change in the places we call home
These numbers aren’t just stats—they represent the strength of our community, the consistency of our mahi, and the real-world impact we're creating together.
1,200,000+
volunteer hours
Hours given to support communities in Aotearoa.
45,000+
students involved
Mobilising a diverse network from schools and universities.
25+
communities supported
Building resilient communities through inclusive local action.
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 to Support Aotearoa
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
From classrooms to community projects, SVA is committed to inclusive service. We collaborate with partners like Idea Services to ensure that the power of giving back is accessible to every young New Zealander
Together, we create opportunities for people to help in ways that work for them.
