Professional skills
Help shape the foundation
Offer expertise in architecture, accessibility, project planning, governance, communications or fundraising. Roles depend on current needs and an agreed scope.
Volunteer with NEST
Bring what you know.
Help belonging grow.
Your time, skills and care can help shape the First Nest in Mau. Start with a conversation about how you could contribute responsibly.
Expressions of interest
A new foundation. Many ways to contribute.
NEST is at the planning and fundraising stage. Programmes are in development. We welcome conversations about useful skills now and interest in future roles; this page does not advertise an operating residential programme.
Find your way to help
Time. Expertise. Community.
Remote contribution
Put your skills to work
Support research, translation, design, writing, digital organisation or storytelling, where a suitable task can be agreed.
Future on-site roles
Register for what comes next
Express interest in supervised learning, gardening, shared activities and community events as facilities, permissions and safeguarding arrangements develop.
How it works
Start with a conversation.
Tell us about yourself
Share your interests, relevant skills, location and availability through the contact form. Mention “Volunteering” in your message.
Find a suitable contribution
We will consider expressions of interest against project readiness and the support needed. Registering does not guarantee a placement or an immediate opening.
Agree the role and preparation
Any role should have a clear purpose, boundaries and suitable orientation. Safeguarding checks and supervision will apply where appropriate.
Contribute, listen and learn
Work within the agreed role, respect confidentiality and consent, and help us improve through thoughtful feedback.
Connection with responsibility
Care begins with respect.
People come first
Participation must respect dignity, consent, personal boundaries and age-appropriate activities. Direct engagement with children or elders requires suitable safeguards, readiness and supervision.
No unscheduled visits
Please contact NEST before proposing a site visit or activity. Do not share participant photographs or personal stories without appropriate permission.
A different kind of contribution
Help preserve what one generation can share with another.
Stories. Skills. A sense of purpose.
From helping document local traditions to designing a more accessible space, a thoughtful contribution can help build the conditions for belonging.
Build the First Nest together
You have something to give.
Tell us what you care about, what you can offer and when you are available.