Volunteer Opportunities

Find the right opportunity for you!

How it Works

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Find an Opportunity

Browse through a variety of volunteer opportunities listed by our 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
Environment & Conservation
Weekly

Join weekly online hui with 350 Pōneke to campaign for local climate solutions and participate in national mobilisations.

Wellington
Disability Services
Flexible / Negotiable

Visit an older person at home for one hour weekly, sharing conversation and companionship to reduce isolation.

Porirua
Disability Services
Flexible / Negotiable

Visit an isolated older person weekly in Porirua or Johnsonville, attend support groups, and stay in contact with the coordinator.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable

Visit an isolated older person in the Hutt Valley for one hour weekly, attend support groups, and maintain coordinator contact.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable

Accompany an older person on a weekly one-hour walk in the Hutt Valley, providing transport to suitable walking areas as needed.

Wellington
Recreation
Flexible / Negotiable

Accompany an older person on a weekly one-hour walk in Wellington, providing transport to a suitable walking area when needed.

Wellington
Refugee and Migrant Support
Weekly

Guide refugee and migrant clients through structured assessments to identify their skills, needs, and employment readiness. 1–2 hours weekly.

Porirua
Environment & Conservation
Weekly

Learn to propagate native plants and grow organic food at Te Rito Gardens nursery in Porirua. All experience levels welcome.

Porirua
Environment & Conservation
Flexible / Negotiable

Care for your own section of Awatea Community Garden in Porirua East, growing kai and learning new skills at your own pace.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

Help plant, grow, and maintain the Te Aro community garden alongside trained staff. A couple of hours each Wednesday evening.

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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