Which school will come out on top?

Youth Volunteering Week is all about showing how much of a difference students like you can make. It’s a chance to get out there, give back, and do something good for your school or community. Whether that’s helping at an event, running a fundraiser, picking up rubbish, or just lending a hand where it’s needed.

From 19–25 May, every hour you log through the SVA Service Award helps your school climb the national leaderboard in the ultimate volunteering challenge

And it’s not just about which school is the biggest. It’s based on how many hours are logged per student, so every person makes a difference.

What’s up for grabs?
Top 3 Schools (by average hours per student):

• SVA prize pack

• A visit from the SVA team

• Featured on our social media

Top 10 Individual Volunteers:

• SVA prize pack

• Shout-out in our national newsletter

To keep things fair for schools of all sizes, we’re using a per-student average. That means we divide the total hours logged by your school’s roll, so every student’s contribution counts equally, whether your school has 50 people or 2000. This should average out the playing field!

Log your hours at https://volunteer.sva.org.nz/
Then spread the word, challenge your mates, and help your school take the win

Let’s see who’s got the strongest volunteer spirit in the country

Learn more about SDG 15

This month, we’re focusing on SDG 15: Life on Land, a global goal to protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of our ecosystems, forests, and biodiversity. It’s all about taking care of the whenua, the wildlife that call it home, and the natural spaces that sustain us.

A healthy environment supports a healthy future. When we give back to the land, by restoring native habitats, reducing waste, or learning about our local ecosystems,  we’re helping to protect Aotearoa for generations to come. Your actions, no matter how small, can make a big difference to the planet