About ShineCity

ShineCity is a community organisation that delivers group mentoring and self-development programmes to the

Whanganui community, to encourage and assist individuals to reach their potential.

 

It began in 2011 after a group attended a Women’s conference, hearing from members of the

the community who shared about the issues girls and women were facing in the Whanganui community.

This resulted in a group of volunteers deciding to deliver the ShineGirl self-development programme

in local Intermediate schools.  Since that time the number and frequency of ShineGirl courses being

delivered have increased and a follow-up programme (Activate) has been implemented.  After requests from the community,

ShineCity has also started programmes for Women (ShineWomen) and boys (Strength) and expanded their follow-up programmes

for each programme (Activate and ShineCreate).  

ShineCity also offers a volunteer Internship in partnership with Careerforce NZ assisting interns to get practical experience and

complete their Youth Worker certificate (Level 3 and 4).

 

ShineCity has registered charitable status under Converge Trust, who oversee the organisation.

ShineCity is run by a volunteer leadership team, three part-time employees and volunteers.  All

volunteers delivering the programmes are interviewed, referenced and police checked.

The organisation receives no formal funding, operating on grants, sponsorship and fundraising.

 

ShineCity Office

8/208 Victoria Ave, Whanganui, 4500

Ph 06) 9276295

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Office hours: 9-12 Mon - Thur. 

Office closed during School holidays.