get involved
Get involved with Back2School Project and make a real difference in your community! Every role plays a vital part in preparing students for success.
you are a champion of change
not sure where to start?

volunteer with us
Behind every backpack is a story of hope and care, written by our amazing volunteers. Back2School Project is powered by people like you who believe every child is deserving of dignity and confidence.
Our main volunteer season is in January. This is when we prep, shop, pack and deliver hundreds of unique backpacks with brand new stationery kits. Whether you're bringing your team, coming with a few mates, or showing up solo, there's a place for you to make a real difference.
Sign up with the Volunteer Registration Form below, and we will be in contact about upcoming volunteering opportunities!
how to fundraise for back2school project
rally your community
Gather your workplace, school, sports team, faith group or whānau. Anyone can join in!
You don’t have to be big, just passionate!
Day One: Community Initiative
Too many children miss their first day of school because they don’t have the basics. You can change that.
Day One: Community Initiative is your chance to fundraise for tamariki in need. With our free resource booklet full of ideas and templates, it’s easy to get involved and make a real impact. Let’s help every child start school proud and prepared.
plan your fundraiser
Decide what kind of fundraiser suits your group:
Host a bake sale or casual clothes day. Run a quiz night or garage sale. Do a sponsored walk, run or challenge. Set up a monetary or stationery collection.
Need inspiration? Check our our Day One Resource Guide for ideas, templates and more!
REGISTER YOUR INITIATIVE
Let us know what you’re planning so we can support you and celebrate your mahi.
Register your fundraiser HERE!
fundraise & have fun
Spread the word. Get social. Keep it simple and engaging.
Use our downloadable posters, social media templates and activities to make it easy and fun!
peace by piece - $2 weekly donation
Did you know that for $2 a week you can fully fund a backpack and stationery kit for a child facing hardship. That’s less than your weekly coffee out! It is through community that we can provide peace for our tamariki, one piece of stationery at a time.

Sponsor a school
$5000 = 1 School
Your donation of $5000 means that 50 students from one of our partnering schools will head to school equipped and ready to go with brand new backpacks and stationery kits. 100% of your donation goes directly to the kits.
Please place your direct donation via bank transfer to the following account:
12-3659-0073260-00 (REF: SPONSOR A SCHOOL)
Donations are tax-deductible and receipts are available if you send us an email alongside your donation HERE
Back2School Project is a Registered Charity under the Element One Charitable Trust and was incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957 on 18 November 2020.
Charity Registration Number: CC5846
BECOME A COMMUNITY PARTNER
At Back2School Project, we believe real change starts with community showing up for community. That’s why we invite you to be more than just a supporter, but a Community Partner!
As a Community Partner, you join a growing movement of schools, businesses, teams and organisations who are helping students start the year with dignity, confidence and the tools they need to thrive.
Your partnership powers change.
This is an opportunity to lead with purpose, rally your community and make tangible impact together. By partnering with us, you’re helping provide backpacks, school stationery and a message of hope to local students and families.
Whether you contribute financially, host a stationery drive, raise awareness or volunteer as a group—you’re part of something bigger.