BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER. JOIN THE OUTWARD BOUND CREW!
The OB Crew are a special group of people, who collectively fund Outward Bound scholarships every month.
You can join the Crew with a monthly donation of your choice. Your gift will be combined with those of other generous donors, making an even greater impact.
Outward Bound scholarships change lives. They provide an opportunity for young people from all backgrounds to build resilience, gain confidence, and learn skills that will stay with them for life.
WHY JOIN THE CREW?
To make an impact. To help people from all walks of life to experience the magic of Outward Bound.
To be part of something bigger. Join a community of pioneers, championing Outward Bound’s mission to help people reach their full potential through challenge and adventure.
To create a ripple effect. Your support will create ripples of positive change across Aotearoa, strengthening communities, and inspiring a better world.
To give a gift that lasts a lifetime. Scholarships change lives, open doors to life-changing adventures and help people discover their true potential.
JOIN THE OUTWARD BOUND CREW TODAY
MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE TOMORROW
Select an amount to donate per month
Any amount you contribute will benefit young New Zealanders joining our courses
CREW MEMBER BENEFITS
Get the intel on what’s happening at Outward Bound in Anakiwa
Be the first to know when we break land on our second Outward Bound school
Connect with other members of the Crew at Outward Bound events all over NZ
Hear updates from students that earn scholarships – from their pre-course excitement to their post-course reflections
Get 10% off at the Outward Bound online shop
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
100% of your donation will go towards an Outward Bound scholarship. Different course scholarships come at different costs. Some are five days, some eight, and some 21.
This means that some months the Crew will be able to fund one scholarship together, other months they will fund two (and hopefully soon, three or four!).
Any donations received over the amount required for the months allocated scholarship/s will be rolled to the next month to fund MORE scholarships!
All meals and snacks, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options for all students
Two highly trained instructors whose competence is verified in all areas of course delivery: whitewater kayaking, sailing, driving launches, rock climbing, high ropes, bush & first aid. As well as highly skilled in facilitating learning and guiding self-discovery through these experiences.
Transport – water taxi, passenger trucks, launches
Accommodation – our main base provides bunkhouse accommodation for 154 students and we have three satellite camps located around the Marlborough region
Equipment – Sailing cutters, kayaks, waka ama, tents, packs, sleeping bags, clothing, wetsuits, safety equipment including helmets, life jackets, booties, harnesses, ropes, rescue equipment for specialised activities
Curriculum resources, quality assurance programme and our programme evaluation system
Maintenance of all our delivery buildings
Compliance & Insurance – all our activities involve risk management. As an outdoor education and commercial food / accommodation provider we are required to meet rigorous compliance responsibilities. Similarly insurance and liability cover are part of our overheads
Pre-course and on-course support – personal and medical screening, onsite medical advice, course reflection materials
No. Outward Bound New Zealand is a registered charity. Our courses are run at cost, not for profit.
Students can apply on our website or through their school. They must fill-out a declaration form confirming that they wouldn't otherwise have the means to pay for a course.
We also work with schools and community partners to find the most deserving students for our scholarships.
You can donate safely and securely using your credit card through the form on this page. If you prefer, you can set up a direct deposit from your bank account. Simply select ‘Direct Debit’ on the form to do so.
If you would like to set up an automatic payment from your bank account, please call 0800 688 927 or email fundraising@outwardbound.co.nz. We will provide our bank account number and a personal reference number for you to set this up.
We’ll send out your annual Crew receipt at the end of the financial year (in April). This will cover all your regular Crew donations.
If you donate in addition to your regular monthly payments (such as a donation to an Outward Bound appeal), you’ll receive a receipt for this separate donation automatically via email. These donations will be receipted separately, therefore not included in your annual Crew receipt.
Donations are eligible for a NZ tax credit of 33.3c in the dollar.
Simply call 0800 688 927 or email fundraising@outwardbound.co.nz to let us know that you would like to pause, change or stop your donation.
Every scholarship supplements a course fee, which pays for staff, food, accommodation, equipment, maintenance and insurances and more. You can see more detail on this under ‘What does the cost of a course scholarship cover?’
Your monthly Crew gift will not cover administrative costs for our Auckland Outward Bound office.
Simply fill in the form on this page, or contact our friendly team on 0800 688 927 or fundraising@outwardbound.co.nz.
We will let you know that you have successfully joined the Outward Bound Crew with a welcome pack delivered to your door shortly after you sign up.
Did we miss something? Please get in touch with us on 0800 688 927 or email fundraising@outwardbound.co.nz if you have any further questions.
BECOME AN OUTWARD BOUND CREW MEMBER TODAY
CONTACT
If you have any questions or need further assistance please don’t hesitate to contact the Outward Bound fundraising team:
Email: fundraising@outwardbound.co.nz
Freephone: 0800 688 927