Mentorship Programme
Do you care deeply about our planet?
Do you want to do something about it, but don’t know how?
Our mentorship programme will inspire you to take meaningful steps towards making a difference in your community and assist you in delivering your own community project.
You will learn from leading experts, gain insights that will elevate your knowledge of planetary health, and receive ongoing support to deliver your project for your community.
You either already have a project in mind or want assistance in developing one.
Your project can be for your immediate family or neighbourhood, or as far-reaching as your workplace, sports club or not-for-profit community group.
Our first cohort kicked off on Monday, 11 August, with 8 participants. We are delivering 4 informative sessions with guest speakers on successive weeks, followed by a check-in 1 month later, and a final debrief 2 months after that.
The programme’s goal is to inspire, teach, and support each participant through the design and delivery of their respective community project for the outdoors.
Our Guest Speakers for cohort 1:
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Brent Westein is a People and Culture professional with a deep passion for both people and nature.
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Dr Emma Church is a Research Fellow in Great Southern Reef Socioecology with the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies and the Centre for Marine Socioecology at the University of Tasmania.
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Professor Niki Harré is a professor of psychology at the University of Auckland, focusing her research and teaching on the psychology of sustainability and how to work with people for a better world.
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Jason Reti-Thompson is Kaiārahi Kaupapa Māori and is of Waikato and Ngāpuhi descent.
For our very first cohort, participation is free; however, there are 3 requirements for participants:
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You are an Athletes for Nature member - just $40 to join
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You have a passion for the outdoors
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You commit to delivering a community project of your choice, big or small
Our next cohort will be delivered in 2026.
