They are young, fit, willing and able to provide free labour to worthy groups and individuals each week - they are Whanganui City College "pupil power".
Principal Peter Kaua said the initiative has arisen from the school's support in the community during last year's June floods.
"This initiative is aimed at educating our students to feel a sense of pride in 'giving back' to the place that we call our home - Whanganui," he said.
"Each week, on a Wednesday, there will be a group of 10-12 students and their whanau teacher available to provide man power for any job out in the community.
"Although we can provide some equipment like gloves, we request that the providers cover any additional items needed.