Support Us
Join our mission to empower the next generation of rangatahi through technology. Every contribution, whether time, resources, or kōha, makes a meaningful difference in breaking down barriers to technology education.
Our Impact Together
Rangatahi reached annually
Community locations
Sessions free of charge
Your Kōha Creates Real Impact
We offer everything for free to ensure no barriers, but it does cost us to run. See exactly how your donation supports rangatahi.
Funds one rangatahi for a 2-hour session
Covers materials, equipment use, and educator support
Supports one rangatahi for a full year
40 sessions of hands-on technology exploration
Funds an entire session location for a year
Bringing tech education to a whole community
All donations are tax-deductible
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Ways to Support
Choose the way that works best for you to help create opportunities for rangatahi.
Kōha (Donations)
Your financial kōha enables us to continue running sessions free of charge for all rangatahi. Every dollar directly supports removing barriers to technology education.
What we offer:
- $20 funds one rangatahi for a 2-hour session
- $800 supports one rangatahi for a full year
- $12,000 funds an entire session location for a year
- One-off or recurring monthly donations
- Tax-deductible charitable giving receipts
Volunteer Your Time & Expertise
Share your mātauranga (knowledge) with rangatahi! Support our trained kaiako by bringing your industry experience and passion to sessions.
What we offer:
- Support sessions weekly or as one-off opportunities
- Bring real-world tech experience to rangatahi
- Help build resources and train our staff
- Police vetting check required (we can help with this)
- Flexible commitment - work around your schedule
Equipment & Technology Donations
We run entirely on donated equipment! Many whānau don't have laptops, so we provide everything needed for learning.
What we offer:
- Donated laptops enable us to run more sessions
- Electronics components for hands-on exploration
- Robotics kits, 3D printers, and maker equipment
- Even older devices can be valuable for specific activities
- Software licenses and development tools
Volunteer with Us
Your time and expertise make an incredible difference to rangatahi exploring technology.
What Volunteers Do
- Support Sessions: Work alongside our trained kaiako to share your industry experience with rangatahi
- Resource Development: Help create learning materials and train our staff in new technologies
- Real-World Perspective: Give rangatahi options and opportunities by sharing your career journey
Getting Started
Contact Us
Reach out to discuss your interests and availability
Police Vetting
Complete a police vetting check (we'll help you with this process)
Start Supporting
Join sessions and start making a difference in rangatahi lives
Important: Our trained kaiako run all sessions - volunteers support and enhance the experience by bringing real-world industry knowledge and additional mentoring opportunities.
Equipment Donations
We run entirely on donated equipment! Many whānau don't have laptops, so we provide everything needed for learning.
Laptops & Hardware
Donated laptops directly enable us to run more sessions and support more rangatahi. Without them, we simply can't operate.
- • Laptops suitable for programming (minimum 8GB RAM preferred)
- • Tablets for younger rangatahi learning activities
- • Monitors, keyboards, and peripherals
Electronics & Components
Electronics give us amazing things to explore with rangatahi, encouraging curiosity and learning.
- • Arduino kits, Raspberry Pi computers
- • Robotics components and sensors
- • 3D printers and maker equipment
Strategic Partnerships
Partner with us to collaboratively solve technology education challenges. We're already part of the Wellington Regional Economic Development Plan.
Become a Strategic Partner
Partnership isn't just financial - it's our two organisations collaborating to solve technology education challenges in the Wellington region and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about supporting us? Here are some common questions from our community.
How are donations used?
Every kōha goes directly towards keeping our sessions free for rangatahi. We provide quarterly impact reports to all donors.
What's required to volunteer?
Police vetting check required (we help with this process). You don't need teaching experience - our trained kaiako run the sessions, and you support by sharing your industry knowledge.
What equipment do you need most?
Laptops are our biggest need - many whānau don't have them. We also value electronics components like Arduino kits and sensors that give us amazing things to explore with rangatahi.
How does partnership work?
Partnership isn't just financial - it's about collaboration to solve technology education challenges. We're recognized in the Wellington Regional Economic Development Plan as the solution to growing the region's tech workforce.
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