Shaping your career can be hard when you’re also adapting to a new country, but that’s just what Thilini Jayasundara has been doing. Since arriving in New Zealand from Sri Lanka in 2023, Thilini has completed her Master of Applied Management and continued to build her career skills as a Yes for Success (YFS) work experience volunteer. This year, she joined our Wellington office, where she has grown her business support experience and developed soft skills like New Zealand wor

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

How do we know we’re providing valuable service? Because people come back for more! We love to keep in touch with our clients and volunteers and to watch their lives grow and progress. Some might come for a dress styling then sign up for our wider programmes. Others join as volunteers and become lifelong customers or even donors. Recently we were delighted to welcome back one of our work experience volunteers for the third time. Over the years they have joined our hubs in Auc

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

Yes for Success was proud to partner with the Victoria University Rainbow Law Society to support their members in launching their careers...

Workshop participants were also invited to our hub for a free styling session and outift. Over the past couple months, women across...

Are you a super-organised people-person who loves creating smooth, supportive experiences for others? Do you enjoy working in a team...

Are you a natural connector who loves helping people take their next step toward employment? Do you enjoy building relationships and...

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

Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the privilege of delivering our How-To Series at Porirua Library – a six‑part workshop programme...

Volunteer Anuradha has found employment after making the most of what Yes for Success (YFS) has to offer.

Last minute team photo! At YFS our fabulous stylists work their magic to make you look your best no matter your age size or shape. Check...

Miko, one of our Yes for Success work experience volunteers, is passionate about personal growth and empowering others.

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...

Our Career Coaching programme is expanding and we are now seeking passionate and skilled volunteers to support our clients on their...

We’ve just wrapped up a successful How-To Series at the Upper Hutt Library — a practical, community-led programme designed to help...

As the seasons shift and golden hues replace sunlit skies, we’re invited to pause, reset, and reimagine how we present ourselves to the...

Followers of our social media sites may have noticed some changes over the past few months. We've rebranded with our new, inclusive Yes...