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.

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Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy
Weekly

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

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.

Hutt
Mentoring & Advocacy
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

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

Hutt
Mentoring & Advocacy
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

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

Porirua
Mentoring & Advocacy
Weekly
Police Check

Listen to clients, research their rights, and explain options at CAB Porirua. One 3-hour shift weekly. Full induction and monthly training.

Hutt
Mentoring & Advocacy
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

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

Porirua
Mentoring & Advocacy
Occasional / As required
Police Check

Manage and grow social media for Porirua Pasifika Community Patrols, creating engaging content and attracting new volunteers.

Porirua
Mentoring & Advocacy
Weekly
Police Check

Assist with Saturday brunch for elderly residents at a Porirua care facility, helping in the kitchen or dining room. 10 am – 11:30 am.

Porirua
Mentoring & Advocacy
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Help elderly residents with simple gardening tasks at a Porirua care facility. Flexible hours, RAT test required per visit.

Porirua
Mentoring & Advocacy
Police Check

Provide hands-on feeding assistance to elderly residents who need support at mealtimes at a Porirua care facility.

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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