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

Porirua
Flexible / Negotiable
Mentoring & Advocacy

Answer calls at the Wellington Samaritans centre, providing calm and compassionate listening support. One 3-hour shift weekly, full training.

Wellington
Flexible / Negotiable
Mentoring & Advocacy

Answer calls at the Wellington Samaritans centre, providing calm and compassionate listening support. One 3-hour shift weekly, full training.

Wellington
Weekly
Mentoring & Advocacy

Support Shakti Wellington with community risk management, compliance assessments, and governance strengthening. Flexible commitment.

Porirua
Weekly
Mentoring & Advocacy

Mentor a family in Porirua, sharing practical life skills in home management, cooking, budgeting, and parenting. Weekly visits, full training.

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy

Lead weekly or flexible garden sessions with residents at Huntleigh Home in Karori.

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy

Help residents run Huntleigh Home's small shop each Tuesday afternoon in Karori.

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy

Support recreation staff running weekly activities for residents at Huntleigh Home in Karori.

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy

Visit a Huntleigh Home resident in their room each week for friendly one-on-one companionship.

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy

Volunteer Treasurer/Committee Member needed for Newtown Budgeting & Advocacy Service — bring financial expertise to help govern this free community financial counselling service. ~4-6 hrs/month, monthly meetings in Newtown.