Young Vinnies

Young Vinnies are passionate about making a difference in their communities and creating a fair and just society.

Young Vinnies is the youth arm of the St Vincent de Paul Society. It is a platform to support young people in their work to understand and address the social injustice they see in their communities.

The Vinnies Youth Co-ordinator works alongside school teachers to promote and foster the values of Service, Aroha, compassion and Empathy.

What do young vinnies do?

  • Organise collections within their school, such as food drives, winter coats and Christmas present appeals for those in need.

  • Volunteer at and support Vinnies events services.

  • Learn about and discuss social issues they see within their communities.

  • Visit residents at the Vincentian Home and Hospital and other local rest homes.

 
 

Active schools

St Patrick’s College

Young Vinnies - St Patrick's College, Wellington

Kilbirnie, Wellington

St Patrick’s Primary school

Kilbirnie, Wellington

Sacred Heart Cathedral School

Young Vinnies - Sacred Heart School

Thorndon, Wellington

St Catherine’s College

Young Vinnies - St Catherine's College

Kilbirnie, Wellington

St Mary’s College

Young Vinnies - St Mary's College

Thorndon, Wellington