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
Weekly
Community Services

Join a small team to help a former refugee family settle in Upper Hutt with practical support. 1–4 hours weekly, training provided.

Wellington
Flexible / Negotiable
Community Services

Join the Wellington Red Cross Branch, supporting events and community programmes. Optional committee membership with monthly meetings.

Wellington
Weekly
Community Services

Work in the Red Cross Shop at Mount Cook, sorting donations, serving customers, and merchandising the floor. 4-hour shifts, Mon–Sun.

Porirua
Weekly
Community Services

Join a Red Cross Shop team in Porirua, helping sort, restock and sell donated goods — supporting both the local community and Red Cross's humanitarian work overseas. Urgently seeking volunteers for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday shifts.

Porirua
Weekly
Community Services

Develop a marketing plan and create digital content to raise awareness of Oasis Community Cafe in Porirua East. ~4 hours per week.

Porirua
Weekly
Community Services

Be the face of Oasis Community Cafe on Wednesdays and/or Thursdays, providing warm hospitality. 11 am – 1 pm. Barista training available.

Porirua
Weekly
Community Services

Handle emails, assist with events, and manage general admin at Oasis Community Cafe in Porirua. ~3–4 hours per week.

Porirua
Flexible / Negotiable
Community Services

Greet visitors warmly, spark conversation, and connect people to community programmes at Oasis Community Cafe in Porirua. Flexible hours.

Porirua
Flexible / Negotiable
Community Services

Prepare food, set up the café space, and maintain clean kitchen and dining areas at Oasis Community Cafe in Porirua. Flexible hours.

Porirua
Flexible / Negotiable
Community Services

Develop and coordinate community activities, workshops, and events at Oasis Community Cafe in Porirua. Flexible hours.