TAP INTO THE UNTAPPED VOICES
Whakamahia ngā reo kāore anō kia rangona.
Youth Voices Action connects you with young people who might not always be the loudest in the room but who have important insights and ideas
Organisations know the value of youth perspectives, but it’s not always easy to connect with the kids who don’t step forward on their own. YVA provides the structure and support to bring these young people into the conversation.
We help you bring fresh perspectives into your programmes by connecting you with these often-overlooked voices.
ORGANISATIONS, ARE OUR ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH
Youth Voices Action empowers young people (aged 13-24) across the Bay of Plenty to take an active role in shaping their futures. Our work focuses on Mental Health and Wellbeing, Leadership Development, Education, and Social Media Advocacy, creating opportunities for young people to build confidence, develop skills, and engage meaningfully with their communities.
HOW WE WORK WITH ORGANISATIONS
We work with schools, community organisations, and service providers to engage young people from diverse backgrounds. Through these partnerships, we createspaces where young people can build skills, connect with others, and take on leadership roles.
A key part of what we offer is contract-based research and youth engagement services. Organisations can hire us to gather feedback from young people or run tailored youth panels that provide meaningful insights for their programmes or initiatives. This contract work not only ensures our charity remains sustainable but also, when possible, allows us to pay young people for their involvement, giving them practical experience and recognition for their contributions.
If you’re a school or organisation interested in working with us, fill out the contact form below, and someone from our team will be in touch shortly.
We believe that long-term collaboration and thoughtful engagement lead to positive outcomes. Together, we are building an inclusive community where every young person has the chance to grow, participate, and make an impact.
CONNECT WITH YVA TO GET YOUTH PERSPECTIVES
Are you an organisation thatwould love to hear youthinsights? Contact us here.
Collaborators
Powerco
Trueman & Co
TECT
NZ Lotteries
Lion Foundation
Western Bay Community Fund
Te Whatu Ora (Bay of Plenty)
Baytrust
Acorn Foundation
Crest Clean
Ara Taiohi
BOP Youth Development Team
Piritahi Youth Collective
Otumoetai College
Toi Ohomai
Tauranga City Council
Western Bay District Council
Te Whatu Ora (Bay of Plenty)
Department of Internal Affairs
Employ NZ
Gender Dynamix
Rainbow Youth Tauranga
Citizens Advice Bureau
Tween to Teen Queens
Bay Financial Mentors
Real – Youth Services
Ngāti Ranginui Iwi
Here to Help U
Rangiora Health Hub
Volunteering Services
BOP PHO
CCS Disability Action BOP
Volleyball BOP
Tautoko Mai
Turning Point Trust
National Bowel Screening
Whaioranga Trust
Are U OK Bro
NZ Fire
NZ Police
Yarns With Rick
Multicultural Society
Tautoko Mai
Skills Update
Bay Wide Community Law
Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa
BOP Dragon Boats
Inspiring Stories
Te Mahi Ako
Get Smart
NZ Youth Mentoring
Volunteer Services
Tauranga Girls' College
Whaioranga Trust
Building a more engaged community TOGETHER
Get in Touch
THE HISTORIC VILLAGE
159 Seventeenth Ave
Tauranga South 3112
MAILING ADDRESS
PO BOX 841, Tauranga 3144
