Volunteer Opportunities

Find the right opportunity for you!

How it Works

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Find a Volunteer Opportunity

Browse through a variety of volunteer opportunities listed by our diverse network of community organisations.

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Express Your Interest

Express interest in up to 3 opportunities and the organisation(s) that listed them will reach out.

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Start Volunteering

Enjoy the rewarding experience of seeing your time and passion create real, lasting change.

Search for Opportunities

Your shortlist

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy
Fortnightly
Police Check

Teach Vietnamese language classes to children at VietKidsNZ in Wellington, developing their confidence and fluency. Flexible commitment.

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy
Weekly
Police Check

Research online learning platforms and develop a sales and marketing plan for Men and Trauma NZ’s new programme. 4+ hours per week.

Hutt
Mentoring & Advocacy
Weekly
Remote/WFH

Produce graphic design content for print, web, and social media for Men and Trauma NZ. At least 4 hours per week, do-anywhere flexibility.

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy
Flexible / Negotiable
Reimbursement Available

Create video content for Men and Trauma NZ’s communications and social media. Camera provided, own editing setup needed. Up to 4 hours weekly.

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy
Weekly

Connect neighbours and build street-level community resilience in Newlands, Paparangi, Woodridge, or Bellevue. ~3 hours per week.

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy
Occasional / As required

Set up Mailchimp templates, improve segmentation, create automated flows, and train the Bhakti Lounge team. Flexible, project-based.

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy
Monthly

Coordinate the quarterly Hataitai Happenings newsletter, gathering articles and community updates. ~2–4 hours per month.

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Serve as Secretary for SeniorNet Wellington, managing records, correspondence, and committee meeting support. ~2 hours per week.

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy
Weekly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Complete training then facilitate trauma support groups for people affected by abuse. Up to 4 hours per week, diverse backgrounds welcome.

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy
Weekly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Complete training then facilitate trauma support groups for people affected by abuse. Up to 4 hours per week, diverse backgrounds welcome.

Overwhelmed with volunteering options? Don’t know where to start?

We're here to help

Book an in-person appointment with one of our friendly Volunteer Opportunity Advisors. They can guide you through finding the volunteer opportunity that best suits you. 

Together, over a cuppa, you'll narrow it down to a few opportunities that fit your interests, goals, and availability. 

Use our booking system to come and see someone in our Wellington office. For Hutt and Porirua please email or call. 

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