Why be a member?

As a member of Rerenga Awa | Canterbury Youth Workers Collective, you are welcomed into a community that is committed to contributing to the positive development of young people.

Your role and responsibility in this community is to practice under the Code of Ethics (COE) for Youth Work in Aotearoa, New Zealand and will be held externally accountable to this practice.

Rerenga Awa | Canterbury Youth Workers Collective has a Complaints Department & Officers who are available if/when there has been a breach to the COE by you or other members in the community.

MEMBER OPTIONS

MEMBER BENEFITS

What to Expect

All membership applications will have a kanohi ki te kanohi (face-to-face) interview with our Membership Committee. This is a great opportunity to meet and see how we can best support you as well as answer any questions you might have.

Individual memberships MUST complete a Code of Ethics Training prior to membership approval. You may still apply now, but membership will be held until this training is completed.

Our membership team will contact you to organise your interview and help you register for your COE training. All you have to do is use the form below to register your interest.

COE EVENTS

Membership Options

$40

$50

$60

Individual Member:
If you work or volunteer in an organisation that contributes to the positive development of young people. Ideal for:

Youth workers/coaches/managers
Youth council coordinators
Youth programme coordinators
Volunteer youth leaders

*Free for students.
**Discounts available if your organisation holds membership.

Organisational Member:

Suited for organisations that work as a whole, or as a team, primarily with young people. Ideal for:

Youth Trusts
Youth organisations
Youth development teams within larger social services

Collaborative Partner Member:

Best for organisations or paid individuals that, directly or indirectly, contribute to the positive development of young people. Ideal for:

Philanthropic trusts
Training providers
Social services

*

Member Options

Membership Benefits

Being a member of Rerenga Awa | Canterbury Youth Workers Collective means that you are committing to the positive development of youth and are making a difference in the community.

As a thank you for your commitment, you have access to discounts at the following participating organisations throughout New Zealand.

Benefits