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

Not sure where to start with volunteering?

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. 

 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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Your shortlist

Wellington
Weekly
Environment & Conservation

Hands-on urban farm work at Kaicycle in Wellington including planting, composting, and weeding. Tue/Fri mornings, Thu evenings.

Wellington
Environment & Conservation

Walk a section of Zealandia’s predator-exclusion fence regularly, checking for biosecurity issues and submitting reports. 6-month commitment.

Wellington
Weekly
Environment & Conservation

Keep grass low along Zealandia’s perimeter using scrub cutters with the weekly team. Sundays 9 am – 1 pm.

Wellington
Flexible / Negotiable
Environment & Conservation

Join weekend conservation and trail work parties at Makara Peak. Tools, kai, and drinks provided. No experience or registration needed.

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Tree care

Wellington
Flexible / Negotiable
Environment & Conservation

Help with tree release, weeding, and planting to support native bush regeneration at Matairangi (Mount Victoria). ~2 hour flexible sessions.

Porirua
Weekly
Environment & Conservation

Repair and paint donated bikes at the Green Bikes workshop in Porirua, making them roadworthy. Fridays, 10 am – 3 pm.

Wellington
Monthly
Environment & Conservation

Join regular bush restoration sessions at Trelissick Park, including weeding, planting native species, and bush maintenance. No experience needed.

Wellington
Environment & Conservation

Adopt a section of Trelissick Park and visit regularly to weed, plant, and maintain it. Entirely flexible timing, ideal for individuals or families.

Wellington
Weekly
Environment & Conservation

Join Forest and Bird Wellington planting and weeding sessions in reserves across the region. Weekend mornings, no experience needed.

Wellington
Environment & Conservation

Helps restore and maintain native plants in public-facing spaces throughout the Zealandia's sanctuary, ensuring these areas remain welcoming and vibrant for visitors.