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Who can Join St John Youth?
Any young New Zealander aged 6 - 18 Years can join as a youth member. Our Programme is coeducational and non-discriminatory.
To be a youth leader there is a recruitment process that will prepare you for the role and ensure that the safety of our cadets and leaders are our highest priority.
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Is St John a church based organisation?
No, St John is not a church, but it is a major Christian charity. You do not have to be a Christian to join (belong to) St John, but respect for St John's Christian background of care of the poor and sick is expected.
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How can I be sure that my child will be safe?
St John Youth has a strict Child and Youth Protection Policy which is all about making sure the safety and well being of the young people in our care come first. It helps Leaders create safer environments for themselves, other adults, and the young people that belong to our youth programme. This Policy is available to all members, parents and caregivers.
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Do I have to purchase the uniform for my child?
No, St John supplies the uniform on receiving a uniform bond of $50.00 for cadets and $25.00 for Penguins. This is a one-time payment to ensure the appropriate care of the uniform. The bond is returned on the return of all items in clean and perfect order. The bond returned is reduced based on the cost of replacing, repairing or dry-cleaning items.
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Are there any membership costs?
St John Youth asks for a donation towards their child belonging. This is a contribution towards the general running costs of attendance. The donation requested is $10.00 per term ($40.00 per year) for the first family member and $5.00 per term ($20.00 per year) for each additional family member. That’s about $1 a night!
There may also be extra activity fees for camps, visits or other activities which can range from $10.00 to $50.00 depending on the activity. St John has funds available to meet costs in case of hardship.
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Where do we meet each week?
Our programmes are run in local Divisions throughout New Zealand, all at times and venues that suit the local community. Often they are at local St John facilities or community facilities. Find your nearest division here.
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When I start, can Mum or Dad stay with me for a while?
Sure, they are more than welcome to in the early stages or in cases of special needs. We welcome parents taking an active interest in their development at St John so we can cater our programmes to your needs and ensure your time spent with us is worthwhile.
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What happens if we move house, will I be able to keep the badges I have?
Yes, your achievements while at St John are recorded, and will be there for you if you rejoin St John at a different location or even at a later time in your life.
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Can I just come along to see if I like it before I join?
Absolutely, make contact, and visit a Division near you, and see if it is something that interests you, come along a couple of times, and only join when you know you want to.
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