Te tohatoha i ngā mōhiotanga whakatipuranga
The Sharing of Generational Knowledge
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At SuperGrans SuperSkills Bay of Plenty Charitable Trust, we offer one-on-one support, workshops, events, and a range of practical programmes designed to help individuals and whānau build confidence and strengthen essential life skills.
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We believe in orking alongside people to help them build and enhance their current essential life skills. We value connection, belonging, diversity are non-judgemental and learning for life.
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SuperGrans SuperSkills Bay of Plenty relies on the generosity of sponsors, donors, and volunteers to continue providing practical skills, education, and support throughout the Bay of Plenty.
Supergrans SuperSkills Bay of Plenty are part of the SuperGrans SuperSkills Network which is a collective of 13 agencies across Aotearoa New Zealand. Through whānau mentors, we share our knowledge and skills with people in our communities using a kaitiaki mentoring approach – the sharing of generational knowledge.
Our purpose is to work alongside individuals, whanau and communities within Bay of Plenty by sharing practical life skills and knowledge to enable them to take greater control of their futures.
We have a strong Board of community experts who guide our mahi and ensure that we are meeting the needs of the community and living our value.
In addition through the affiliation with SuperGrans SuperSkills Network we are able to learn and engage with other agencies and utilise the shared information, experience and expertise of the agencies throughout Aotearoa.
At SuperGrans SuperSkills Bay of Plenty we continue this mahi, guided by our values:
Practical Wisdom – Learning through shared experiences, stories and lived knowledge.
Realising Potential – Creating opportunities for people to grow, learn and thrive.
Mana Enhancing – Treating everyone with respect and dignity.
Effective Relationships – Building strong, trust‑based and collaborative partnerships.
Appreciating Diversity – Valuing every culture, background and identity.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi Commitment – Honouring the principles of partnership, participation and protection, and upholding our relationship with tangata whenua.
Become a Volunteer
Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. They play a vital role in delivering the valuable services and programmes we provide to our participants and the wider community.
Our volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a wealth of skills, experience, and knowledge to share. If you have skills, time, or enthusiasm to contribute, we would love to hear from you. There is no need to be a grandparent—or even a certain age. We welcome people from all walks of life.
To ensure you feel confident and supported in your role, all volunteers receive:
· A clear Position Description outlining responsibilities and expectations
· Training and induction
· Ongoing mentoring and support
There are many ways to get involved with SuperGrans SuperSkills Bay of Plenty. To learn more, visit our Volunteer Page.
