Take 10
- Runner Up of 2023 Wellington City Health & Wellbeing Award
- Winner of 2021 Hutt City's Regional Community Award
- Winner of 2018 Wellington City Safety Award
- Winner of 2018 Inner City Wellington’s Gratitude Award
Take 10 is a late-night "safe zone" for vulnerable youth in Wellington’s entertainment district.
For those who may need a break from drinking, need help, or just want a break, we provide a safe place to “take 10”. People can hang out, have some water, charge their phone to stay in touch with friends and family, get medical help, refuge, and advice from our fully trained team leaders and volunteers.
Our base is on Courtenay Place in the form of a mobile unit which can be used not only in central Wellington but also in the wider Wellington Region.
What makes us different?
- Preventative – we catch people before they become victims by stopping them from becoming isolated and helping to reconnect people
- Approach-able – people are often more willing to come to us than the police or emergency services
- Safe – we give people a safe place to go - where they can charge their phones, take a break, sober up, have a chat, get medical support, and get help to get home safely
How it works
We aim to:
- prevent harm
- offer a safe & trusted space
- provide friendly & welcoming support
We keep our "safe zone" welcoming and non-judgmental by:
- always using positive language
- greeting visitors with a smile, water, and lollies
- providing a private space for those who need more attention
Want to help?
We’re looking for volunteers to come out on Friday and Saturday nights, hand out water, talk to people, and make the Take 10 area an inviting place to be. Interested? Get in touch!
We are also always on the lookout for medics and registered youth workers to join us and help make a difference.
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