The Red Frogs support programme is back in Queenstown and Wanaka to help offer a "safe place" for those who may need it.
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has contracted the national charity to offer support to young people who may be intoxicated, may have lost friends — or who are simply feeling vulnerable.
It is the fourth year the organisation has set up response teams in both resorts.
Social media co-ordinator Shannon Thomson said a total of 60 volunteers had come from Invercargill, Christchurch, Dunedin and Australia.
"We want to create a positive presence in town. Making sure they are safe and having a good time, encouraging people to look after mates."
While she admitted the focus was looking after intoxicated minors, she stressed they had more to offer.
Volunteers would be roaming the streets offering advice, water, lollies and kindness.
"We also have free pancakes and encourage people to come along and have some good banter."
In Queenstown those using the service tended to be older.
Over the hill in Wanaka, it was more teenagers, or senior high school pupils.
Ms Thomson said the group acted as a referral agency.
If anyone needed further assistance, they would contact family, the police or St John depending on what was appropriate.
The volunteers, on the Village Green in Queenstown and the Wanaka lakefront off Ardmore St, would be in place from December 29 until tonight.
