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
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.

Hutt
Occasional / As required
Community Services

Make on-call contactless deliveries of emergency food parcels across Lower Hutt using a provided van. Flexible, as needed.

Hutt
Monthly
Community Services

Chair monthly Board meetings, support the Centre Manager, and guide strategic direction for Lower Hutt Women’s Centre. ~15 hours per month.

Wellington
Monthly
Community Services

Join the Lower Hutt Women’s Centre Board, contributing governance and strategic direction. 5–10 hours per month including monthly meetings.

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.

Wellington
Flexible / Negotiable

Develop creative content for Makara Peak’s ‘Leave a Tip for the Trails’ fundraising campaign, including social media and digital kiosk materials.

Wellington
Flexible / Negotiable

Help maintain walking tracks through Manawa Karioi native bush in Wellington, including re-benching and vegetation clearance. Flexible hours.

Wellington
Monthly
Community Services

Guide groups of up to ten visitors around historic SS Hikitia at Taranaki Street Wharf on Saturdays. At least twice monthly, training provided.

Wellington
Monthly
Community Services

Join Saturday restoration work parties on SS Hikitia, with tasks from painting and carpentry to welding and rigging. All experience levels welcome.

Wellington
Weekly
Community Services

Collect and return members living with dementia to the Marsden Club in Karori daily, with optional afternoon outings. Petrol voucher provided.