Volunteer Opportunities

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

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Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

Lead a kitchen team to prepare soups, garlic bread, and salads for Free Soup Friday at Newtown Community Centre. Fridays from 9 am.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

Drive The Free Store’s van across Wellington to collect surplus food from eateries for redistribution. Mon–Fri, 1:30–5 pm. Full licence needed.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

Accompany the driver on food collection runs across Wellington, packing and loading surplus food efficiently. Mon–Fri, 1:30–5 pm.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

Wash and dry dishes and containers at The Free Store after the day’s food service. Mon–Fri, 5–6 pm.

Hutt
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check

Help prepare morning tea, welcome participants, and create a friendly environment at free playgroups in Upper Hutt. Term time only.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Help maintain the garden at Greenstone Doors in Upper Hutt with planting, watering, and weeding. ~3 hours per week, no experience needed.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Help maintain the garden at Greenstone Doors in Lower Hutt with planting, watering, and weeding. No experience required, flexible hours.

Wellington
Community Services
Police Check

Plan and execute fundraising initiatives for Mothers Network, helping fund facilitated discussion groups for mums across Wellington.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Conduct day and night community safety patrols across Lower Hutt in a supplied patrol vehicle. Must be 25+, police vetted.

Hutt
Community Services
Fortnightly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Facilitate a fortnightly Drop-In Coffee session for parents in Upper Hutt on Friday mornings. No experience needed, training provided.

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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