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

Hutt
Fortnightly
Mentoring & Advocacy

Support free legal advice sessions by taking notes, researching statutes, and drafting letters under lawyer supervision. Fortnightly.

Wellington
Fortnightly
Mentoring & Advocacy

Provide free legal advice at drop-in sessions in Wellington across general or specialist areas of law. Minimum one-year commitment.

Wellington
Weekly
Mentoring & Advocacy

Lead and mentor a team of volunteer marketers, developing strategies and overseeing campaigns and social media. Two mornings per week minimum.

Hutt
Flexible / Negotiable
Mentoring & Advocacy

Use your sign language skills to support refugee and migrant community members with communication barriers. Flexible time commitment.

Wellington
Monthly
Mentoring & Advocacy

Coordinate the quarterly Hataitai Happenings newsletter, gathering articles and community updates. ~2–4 hours per month.

Hutt
Flexible / Negotiable
Mentoring & Advocacy

Lead te reo Māori classes or conversation groups in Lower Hutt. Open to fluent speakers and current learners alike. Flexible timing.

Hutt
Flexible / Negotiable
Mentoring & Advocacy

Help clients navigate issues via phone, in-person, or online at Lower Hutt CAB. One rostered shift of 2–3 hours weekly. Training provided.

Wellington
Weekly
Mentoring & Advocacy

Complete training then facilitate trauma support groups for people affected by abuse. Up to 4 hours per week, diverse backgrounds welcome.

Wellington
Weekly
Mentoring & Advocacy

Research online learning platforms and develop a sales and marketing plan for Men and Trauma NZ’s new programme. 4+ hours per week.

Hutt
Weekly
Mentoring & Advocacy

Produce graphic design content for print, web, and social media for Men and Trauma NZ. At least 4 hours per week, do-anywhere flexibility.