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
Community Services
Weekly
Reimbursement Available

Answer phones, greet clients, and connect people with urgent support at Newtown Budgeting & Advocacy Service. 4-hour weekday shifts.

Hutt
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Provide free information and advice to clients via phone, in-person, and online at CAB Petone. Morning and afternoon shifts available.

Hutt
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Provide free information and advice to clients via phone, in-person, and online at CAB Petone. Morning and afternoon shifts available.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Mentor a family in Wellington, sharing practical life skills in home management, cooking, budgeting, and parenting. Weekly visits, full training.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Mentor a family in Wellington, sharing practical life skills in home management, cooking, budgeting, and parenting. Weekly visits, full training.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Join the Upper Hutt Housing Trust Board, contributing governance and strategic direction to support housing for vulnerable residents.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Advocate for and mentor housing clients, helping them navigate systems, build tenancy skills, and maintain stable housing. Training provided.

Wellington
Community Services

Volunteer in the HUHA boutique op shop on Cuba Street, Wellington, helping with customers, stock sorting, and store presentation.

Porirua
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Provide short-term practical support to home-based cancer clients in Porirua, including visits, walks, shopping, and transport.

Hutt
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Mentor a family in the Hutt Valley, sharing life skills in home management, cooking, budgeting, and parenting. Weekly visits, full training.

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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