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

Wellington
Community Services

Help set up and run the Orange Sky laundry and shower van in Wellington, providing clean clothes and warm conversation to those in need.

Wellington
Weekly
Community Services

Join the Orange Sky team at Strathmore Park on Wednesday evenings, providing free laundry, showers, and warm conversation. 5:30–7:30 pm.

Wellington
Weekly
Education

Answer calls on the Parent Help helpline, providing empathetic support and information to parents and caregivers. Rostered shifts, 9 am – 9 pm.

Hutt
Occasional / As required
Community Services

Join the Petone Community House Board, meeting 6–12 times per year. Diverse backgrounds and skills welcomed.

Porirua
Weekly
Mentoring & Advocacy

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

Porirua
Weekly
Environment & Conservation

Repair and paint donated bikes at the Green Bikes workshop in Porirua, making them roadworthy. Fridays, 10 am – 3 pm.

Porirua
Monthly
Community Services

Patrol Porirua streets monthly for 3–4 hours, reporting suspicious activities and building positive community safety presence.

Porirua
Weekly
Community Services

Establish and manage daytime community safety patrols in Porirua, recruiting patrollers, creating rosters, and liaising with police. 5–10 hrs/week.

Porirua
Occasional / As required
Mentoring & Advocacy

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

Porirua
Monthly
Community Services

Organise monthly Komiti meetings, take minutes, manage correspondence, and participate in patrols for Porirua Pasifika Community Patrols.