The people behind Vulnerable Support Charitable Trust, working together to strengthen our communities.
A stronger tomorrow together
Our team is made up of passionate, committed people who care deeply about creating safer, stronger and more inclusive communities.
Leigh takes charge of the day-to-day running of both Take 10 and Do Some Good. Having watched and supported the Trust’s journey with Clint since its conception, it’s exciting for Leigh to be on board.
Knowing VSCT is making a real impact in the lives of young kiwis, is what excites Leigh. There isn’t anything better than seeing a smile on a kids face and knowing you help put it there.
Leigh has a 13-year-old daughter, and an 21-year-old stepson.
Jordan is a Wellingtonian through and through. He loves going for walks around the hills or coasts, and dabbling in hobbies like piano, creative writing, badminton, and he has recently taken up knitting. His interests include conservation work as well as other areas that rely on volunteers.
Jordan’s work background is in hospitality, having studied to start a journey to become a chef. His time in a rest-home kitchen changed his mind as the stress of that role had lasting effects on his physical and mental health.
Through volunteering Jordan was introduced to Leigh and given the opportunity to work for VSCT and Do Some Good. Jordan enjoys being on the road delivering food to schools and kindergartens right across Wellington, meeting like-minded and wonderfully friendly people in the community and the VSCT family, but most of all Jordan is glad to be providing a basic necessity to those who too often go without. Jordan believes it falls on those of us who can afford food to provide for those that can’t.
”This is exactly the sort of work I want to be doing, I’ve had a blast so far (even on the rainy days), and I hope to be able to do more good for the people of Wellington in the near future”
I’m originally from Canada but moved to Aotearoa 3 years ago to pursue rugby and attend the University of Auckland. Before moving I fell in love with volunteering and working in harm reduction. I think it’s such a unique and fun community of people with big hearts and a good sense of humour.
There is something incredibly special about getting to be a safe person for someone having a bad night and there’s no such thing as a boring shift with all the wonderful interesting people you get to meet.
I found out about Take 10 from a university newsletter and was lucky enough to get involved early during the Auckland pilot program last year. I’ve really enjoyed being a part of the team and the work we do ever since! I’ve now graduated from UoA with a Bachelor of Global Studies and still spend most of my free time playing rugby. I also love music (from playing guitar to a good DnB gig), travel, and spending quality time with my mates.
Kia Ora! My name is Marcail and I’ve been working and volunteering with Take 10 for a few years now.
I love the work we get to do giving back to the community. It’s always a fun night out with the truck and we get to meet so many awesome people out on Courtenay place.
My favourite thing about being at Take 10 is getting to help people and all the lovely chats that we have. It’s great to provide a safe space for people to come hang out and get support when they need it.
When I’m not at Take10 I love hanging out with my flat whānau and my cat, going on walks around the south coast, baking, and of course a good party!