We’re incredibly proud to celebrate one of our volunteers, Paige, who has recently completed the Retail Savvy Award  through ServiceIQ. This award provides a strong foundation in essential retail skills and is designed to be completed on the job, making it a practical way to gain valuable experience while volunteering. The programme focuses on developing key skills that are vital in any retail environment, helping participants to become confident and effective team members. W

After stepping away from work to care for her unwell husband, Penny found herself at a crossroads. Like many who take time out for family, returning to employment after a long break can feel overwhelming — especially when the job market and workplace expectations have changed. But Penny’s story is one of quiet determination, community support, and personal transformation. And it all began with a familiar connection. “I had worked with YFS in my previous roles, so I already h

Fatemeh, one of our volunteers, says a resounding ‘Yes!’ – to success. In February, she left Iran to come to New Zealand with her...

Meet Neelam, a creative and community-minded young woman who recently spent some time volunteering with Yes for Success.

When Cindy first joined our Mentoring Programme, she was feeling stuck—low on energy, unsure of her working style, and unclear about her...

We are delighted to congratulate Prachi, one of our Work Experience Volunteers, on her new job. Originally from India, Prachi came to Yes...

Janice, one of our dedicated volunteers, recently headed home to China. She takes with her the new skills and confidence she has found...

Congratulations to Victoria, one of our volunteers, who has pursued and realised her dream job. Although it was a difficult decision to...

Pearl has landed her dream job with help from our stylists. Facing redundancy earlier this year, Pearl looked to the skies for a complete...

We’re delighted to congratulate Hasvin, one of our Work Experience Volunteers who recently found employment. Hasvin immigrated from Sri...

Master’s student, Anna, has given her future career a boost with work experience at Yes for Success (YFS). Anna is no stranger to the...

There’s a well-known saying that when one door closes, another one opens – and this has proven true for Richard who recently accepted a...

This week we congratulate Victoria, one of our work experience volunteers, whose journey brought her across the world to study in New...

Franziska migrated from Germany to New Zealand at the end of 2022 with her husband and two daughters. After spending a year at home while...

Meet Jen, a dedicated volunteer who started her journey at Yes for Success (YFS) to reconnect with her skills but found true meaning and...

Bijoy, a recent immigrant from India faced the challenge of navigating a new cultural landscape while preparing for a crucial job interview.

UPDATE: After months of volunteering and many applications, Mona finds her dream job and starts building a career in Aotearoa.

Nico's determination over four years pays off as they publish their first novel and find a job. All in the same week!

New migrant Dita gains a bag full of valuable skills through our volunteer work experience programme and finds her job in retail.

Simone says volunteering helped with her confidence and gave her a range of skills which helped her find a job.