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
Community Services

Staff the reception desk at Presbyterian Support Central in Upper Hutt three days per week, answering phones and greeting clients warmly.

Porirua
Weekly
Mentoring & Advocacy

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
Flexible / Negotiable
Mentoring & Advocacy

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

Porirua
Flexible / Negotiable
Community Services

Drive small groups of elderly residents on weekly outings around northern Wellington. Own vehicle required, flexible hours.

Porirua
Flexible / Negotiable
Mentoring & Advocacy

Make regular friendly visits to elderly residents at a Porirua care facility, sharing conversation, games, or walks. Flexible hours.

Porirua
Flexible / Negotiable
Mentoring & Advocacy

Provide pamper sessions for elderly residents at a Porirua care facility, offering nail care, light massage, or hairstyling. Flexible hours.

Porirua
Weekly
Mentoring & Advocacy

Assist with group activities for elderly residents including games, crafts, exercise, and social events at a Porirua care facility.

Porirua
Flexible / Negotiable
Arts & Culture

Perform for elderly residents at a Porirua care facility — music, song, comedy, or storytelling. Sessions typically 30–45 minutes.

Wellington
Flexible / Negotiable
Arts & Culture

Play piano for elderly residents at a Porirua care facility — singalongs, background music, or dedicated sessions. Flexible timing.

Wellington
Weekly
Community Services

Drive a purpose-built bus of residents on outings from Huntleigh Home in Karori. Class 2 licence required. Mondays and Wednesdays.