Support the Sanctuary
How can I get involved?
There are so many ways you can support the Sanctuary – sponsor us, become a volunteer, donate or become a member.
Donate
Donations are essential to protecting the Sanctuary’s wildlife and restoring this rare pocket of Aotearoa’s natural heritage. Your support directly funds conservation, education, and the ongoing care of our predator-free forest.
Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference to the Sanctuary now and in the future. All donations of $5 or more are tax deductible.
If you would prefer to make a donation via online banking, money can be paid into the following account. Please make sure we have some way of identifying who the money has come from, ideally, you can email: info@brooksanctuary.org.nz
The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust
NBS: 03-1354-0561993-00
Volunteer
Volunteers are at the heart of the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary. By giving your time, you help protect native wildlife, restore forest habitat, and support one of the South Island’s most important conservation projects.
Our community of over 300 volunteers contribute over 20,000 hours each year.
- Join one of 13 different volunteer teams – there’s something for everyone
- As little or as many hours as you like
- Your team leader will support you
- Be invited to special volunteer-only BBQs, talks and events
- Improved mental and physical wellbeing
- Be part of our community
Junior Rangers
Join the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary Junior Rangers for unlimited entry*, exclusive events, and hands-on conservation adventures!
- Each Junior Ranger receives a welcome pack including an embroidered badge, certificate, activity booklet, and colouring sheets
- Members also enjoy unlimited entry* to the Sanctuary across the year
- Priority access to Junior Ranger adventure activities
- Quarterly newsletter, The Waimārama Chronicles
*during standard opening days and times
Membership
Access unlimited entry* to the Sanctuary and exclusive first-access to our events, new programs and tours. Join as an individual or a family or gift a membership:
Visit the Sanctuary time and time again!
*during standard opening hours
Become a Kaitiaki
View our corporate guardianship opportunities
From workplace memberships, major sponsorships to venue hire
Partner with us and together, we can make conservation happen. Without our sponsors and donors – the Sanctuary couldn’t operate. We offer a range of flexible, collaborative corporate programs:
- Workplace Memberships
- Corporate Volunteering
- Conservation Champions
- Specific Sponsorships
- Promote your busines to our volunteers
- Kaitiaki (formerly Brook Business Club)
- Venue Hire
- In-kind Partnerships
Download our full Corporate Opportunities brochure or contact us for more details.
Brook Waimārama Sanctuary Foundation
The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary Foundation Trust is a philanthropic trust (incorporated in July 2020) with the aim of achieving greater impact and long-term sustainability for the Sanctuary.
- The Sanctuary is the sole beneficiary of the Foundation Trust
- Registered charitable trust
- Aims to build large capital fund for long-term sustainable funding
- Philanthropic arm attracting large donors and bequests
- Money can be invested and divested from the Foundation at any time
Bequests will help future generations enjoy native New Zealand species in the Nelson region.