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title: "Joining Your Chosen Project"
description: "Making It Official - Becoming Part of the Kaupapa"
url: https://support.kohatree.co.nz/en/articles/5-joining-your-chosen-project
collection: "Getting Started"
updated: 2026-11-01
language: en
---

# Joining Your Chosen Project

Making It Official - Becoming Part of the Kaupapa

Ready to join? Here's how to officially become part of a project and start making a difference.

**The Joining Process:**

1.  **Click "Join this project"**
    
    -   You'll be asked to sign in or create an account if you haven't already
        
2.  **Choose How You're Participating:**
    
    -   As an individual
        
    -   As a whānau/family or household
        
    -   As a workplace team or other group
        
3.  **Select Your Contribution:**
    
    -   Choose how many koha (gifts) you want to give
        
    -   This determines how many recipients you'll be matched with
        
4.  **Click "Join Now"**
    
    -   You're now officially part of the project!
        

**What Happens Next:** You'll be taken to your personal project summary page where you can:

-   See all the details about who you're giving to
    
-   Update your koha status (when it's ready, when it's dropped off)
    
-   Print labels for your gifts
    
-   Check for updates from the organiser
    

_Ngā mihi nui (Thanks a lot)! You're now part of something that's going to make a real difference in someone's life._