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

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Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy
Weekly
Remote/WFH
Police Check

Welcome visitors and answer calls at Men and Trauma NZ’s Wellington office, supporting people reaching out for help. 3+ hours per week.

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy
Weekly
Remote/WFH
Police Check

Welcome visitors and answer calls at Men and Trauma NZ’s Wellington office, supporting people reaching out for help. 3+ hours per week.

Hutt
Mentoring & Advocacy
Fortnightly
Police Check

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

Porirua
Mentoring & Advocacy
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Make regular friendly visits to elderly residents at a Porirua care facility, sharing conversation, games, or walks. Flexible hours.

Porirua
Mentoring & Advocacy
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Provide pamper sessions for elderly residents at a Porirua care facility, offering nail care, light massage, or hairstyling. Flexible hours.

Porirua
Mentoring & Advocacy
Weekly
Police Check

Assist with group activities for elderly residents including games, crafts, exercise, and social events at a Porirua care facility.

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy
Fortnightly
Police Check

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

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy
Weekly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Provide babysitting for children of Shakti Wellington clients during appointments and programme sessions. Police vetting required, flexible hours.

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy
Weekly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Provide babysitting for children of Shakti Wellington clients during appointments and programme sessions. Police vetting required, flexible hours.

Porirua
Mentoring & Advocacy
Weekly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Mentor a family in Porirua, sharing practical 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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