The rangatahi hold weekly get togethers, and monthly they help to support the holiday and kaumātua programmes, gaining work experience and building confidence. They also manage their own fundraising, including a Matariki Dinner for 40-50 local people. For this annual event, the rangatahi take on the responsibility for shopping, cooking, serving and cleaning up.The Youth Coordinator’s role is to support and guide the rangatahi in their learning and development. This work has previously been carried out by volunteers. Using their Grassroots Fund grant they have now employed someone to fill this role. This has enabled them to build an environment for youth to feel welcome and comfortable, encouraging them to participate, grow and communicate. The rangatahi are also taking more responsibility for managing projects themselves, including a recent Miss Far North Beauty Pageant, followed by a mini pageant at the local Marae for the tamariki.To give to the Northland Grassroots Fund see all about the fund here: https://northlandcommunityfoundation.org.nz/giving/funds/northland-community-fund/the-northland-grassroots-fund/To apply for funding go to our webpage here: https://northlandcommunityfoundation.org.nz/receiving/how-to-apply/
