Matt began volunteering with Younglife in 2002, working with the Pakuranga College team. Currently, Matt works 25 hours per week as Area Director over the Pakuranga College Team, which includes paid and volunteer youth workers. Matt is passionate about seeing young people from many cultures integrated into the Young Life Community. He loves the outdoors and enjoys giving others the opportunity to experience the beauty and adventure of exploring our country. Matt is married to Stephanie who was an English teacher at Pakuranga College but now is at home acting as supermum looking after their daughter Hannah (1) .