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
Community Services
Specific dates / Event-based

Put up promotional posters around Victoria University’s Kelburn campus during 19–27 February 2026 for Bhakti Lounge.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Reimbursement Available

Deliver hot meals to people in Upper Hutt weekly or fortnightly. Own vehicle required, petrol contribution provided. Flexible hours.

Wellington
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable

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

Wellington
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Help with retail sales at the Vinnies Kilbirnie shop, sorting and presenting donated goods and assisting customers. No experience required.

Porirua
Community Services
Monthly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Provide general property and building maintenance at Plunket facilities in Porirua. Handyperson skills needed, flexible hours.

Porirua
Community Services
Monthly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Provide general property and building maintenance at Plunket facilities in Porirua. Handyperson skills needed, flexible hours.

Hutt
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check

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

Hutt
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

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

Hutt
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

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

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

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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