Mike says many staff at the Buried Village have had an association with St Chads, whether that is family members or friends of the family who are supported through the trust's art lessons, education programme or outdoor activity programme.
"It's a really genuine community service they provide."
He says in the early days the area was, and still is, known as Te Wairoa.
It is a strong part of Rotorua history because tourism in New Zealand started there, he says.
He says it was quite a small township which had two hotels, a flour mill, a post office, tearooms and a number of residential properties - both European and Maori - as part of the settlement.
The tourism started because of people coming from around the world and visiting the Pink and White Terraces, Mike says.
"It's about remembering our heritage and being able to tell our story of before and after the eruption. It is a strong part of Rotorua history."
Mike is looking forward to seeing the enjoyment visitors get out of coming through, and the enjoyment St Chads get out of participating in another community event.
"And to see the appreciation with the families and children of what they see and learn when they go through the Buried Village."
St Chads Charitable Trust centre manager Nicky Mayne says the trust very much appreciates being chosen as the recipients for this year.
"It will really make a difference for the people we work with."
She says St Chads is an organisation that is part of this community, and so they were looking forward to meeting other members of the community at the open day.
The details: - What: The Tarawera Eruption Anniversary and Buried Village Open Day - When: Sunday, June 10, 9am to 5pm - Where: Buried Village of Te Wairoa - Cost: Gold coin donation for St Chads
