Expressions of interest for these events have now closed.
Do you work in the food and fibre sectors? Become a volunteer role model and let young people know about your job and why you love it.
Inspiring the Future Aotearoa, NZ Young Farmers, the Ministry for Primary Industries and GoHort have teamed up to run Inspiring Food and Fibre Futures in Schools events to help show young people the range of exciting work in our food and fibre sectors.
These events will connect students from local schools with people from the food and fibre sectors through Inspiring the Future sessions, where volunteer role models meet students to tell the story of their jobs, including what excites and inspires them, and why the food and fibre sectors are so vital.
Broadening horizons
Inspiring Food and Fibre Futures in Schools is part of Inspiring the Future, an initiative that aims to broaden the career horizons of tamariki and rangatahi and challenge stereotypes by connecting volunteer role models with schools.
The aim of these events is to promote careers in the food and fibre sectors to young people. The students will spend a day at the venue and do other farm activities before or after their Inspiring the Future session.
Volunteer role models will have a kōrero with students about their job and their journey. Students will ask questions to try and guess your job. Then you’ll reveal what you do, and talk to smaller groups of students.
Upcoming events
Auckland
These run from 10am to 2pm, at Donald’s Farm in Whitford:
- 8 to 11 November with Manurewa High School
- 15 to 17 November with Papakura High School
Learn about past events
Our September events, in Christchurch, were a huge success. Read more: Inspiring food and fibre futures in Canterbury
How to sign up
If you’re interested in volunteering for these events, please use this form. There are a few more steps, but we’ll guide you through the process.
You can do one day or multiple days – whatever works for you.
Role models need to arrange their own transport to and from the venues.