ALUMNI
Stay Connected, Keep Contributing
Just because you’ve finished school doesn’t mean your journey with UN Youth New Zealand has to end. Our alumni are a vital part of our community — and there are so many ways to stay involved, give back, and keep growing with us.
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Whether you were a delegate, a High School Ambassador, or a volunteer, you’re part of a nationwide network of passionate, engaged young people who care about the future. As an alum, you can support the next generation by volunteering at our events, mentoring new leaders, or helping us expand our reach across Aotearoa.
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Interested in event organising, facilitation, or behind-the-scenes logistics? You can apply to join organising committees for regional and national conferences, or step into leadership roles as part of our volunteer network. We also welcome alumni to contribute to workshops, panels, and educational resources — sharing your experiences to help inspire those just starting out.
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We know life gets busy, so involvement can be as hands-on or flexible as you like. From helping out for a day to taking on a year-long project, there’s always a way to reconnect and make an impact.
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Plus, we’re working on building stronger alumni networks — with more opportunities to stay in touch, connect with others in your field, and be part of a lifelong community committed to civic education and youth empowerment.
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Once part of UN Youth, always part of UN Youth. Ready to get involved again? We’d love to have you back.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The best way that you can support us in our mission to inspire global citizens is by contributing towards a scholarship.
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Every scholarship helps UN Youth on its way to becoming a more diverse and equitable organisation.
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It helps students and volunteers from all backgrounds participate in UN Youth's events, giving them an experience that they may not be able to benefit from otherwise.​​
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You choose the terms of your scholarship. As examples, we currently have scholarships provided by alumni that cater to students and volunteers who:​
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are new to UN Youth
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are from specific regions
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are members of the queer or trans community
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would otherwise not be able to afford an event​
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Setting up an event scholarship is usually a monthly automated contribution of around $10 (for a regional event) to $30 (for NZ Model UN). If you would like to set up a scholarship, or would like more information, please visit the Trust website below:
BECOME A SPEAKER
Our alumni work in a variety of industries, and your experience is incredibly valuable to our student volunteers.
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We sometimes run career-related events for our UN Youth volunteers, such as networking events, or speaker events where we invite people to speak on their domain.
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If you would like to be added to this list, please fill out the form below.
If you need to update your details, such as your current location or field of expertise, please email our National Relations Officer at [email protected].
VOLUNTEER FOR THE TRUST
Are you interested in advocating for equitable access to civics education?
The New Zealand Youth Global Awareness Trust was established to secure the long-term future of the organisation, providing a vehicle for fundraising, investment, receipt of charitable donations (including scholarships) and organisational support.
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The Trust is currently looking for new trustees.
Becoming a member of the Trust Board provides valuable and meaningful governance experience for young professionals that can otherwise be very difficult to obtain. We currently meet once a quarter, so the time commitment can be very light, although there is scope for further engagement if you wish to lead a branch (e.g. scholarship management).
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Both alumni and independent people from outside the organisation alike are encouraged to apply.
For more information or if you are interested in applying, please contact the current Trust Board Chairperson, Anna Zam, at [email protected]
JOIN THE MAILING LIST & FACEBOOK GROUP
Keep up to date with what's going on at UN Youth, and any opportunities for speaking & networking. We send out an alumni newsletter no more than once a quarter. You can join by filling out the form below.
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You can also connect with other alumni on our Alumni Facebook Group.
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Occasionally, there are alumni-specific events that are announced via the mailing list and Facebook group. One example was the 20 years of UN Youth celebration event in Wellington which was attended by over 100 alumni.
JOIN THE MAILING LIST