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

Porirua
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check

Drive the KCA refrigerated truck on Monday mornings to collect rescued food from Newlands, Churton Park, and Porirua supermarkets.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check

Work in the Vinnies Porirua shop on Saturdays and/or Sundays, sorting donations and providing customer service. No experience required.

Wellington
Community Services
Occasional / As required
Police Check

Connect newly registered Plunket parents in Wellington with local parent groups, events, and support resources. Flexible, remote-friendly.

Hutt
Community Services
Weekly

Support the weekly vegetable co-op at Greenstone Doors in Upper Hutt, receiving, sorting, packing, and distributing fresh produce.

Hutt
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check

Assist at community events and fundraising activities for Greenstone Doors in Upper Hutt. Weekends or after hours, no experience needed.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable

Lead financial oversight, operations, and community engagement for Hutt Community Radio (88.3FM). ~10 hours per week, flexible.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check

Work in the Vinnies Kilbirnie shop, welcoming customers and sorting donated stock. Shifts available seven days a week. Training provided.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Reimbursement Available

Work in the Vinnies Kelburn shop, sorting and pricing donations, and providing customer service. No retail experience required.

Hutt
Community Services
Weekly

Sort rescued food into packages for distribution to community organisations at Kaibosh in Lower Hutt. Mon/Tue/Thu, 1:30–3:30 pm.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check

Work as a retail assistant in a Mary Potter Hospice op shop across Wellington and Kāpiti. Customer service, sorting, and display.

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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