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

Lead a weekly playgroup in Featherston during school terms, welcoming families and supporting Plunket's volunteer team.

Hutt
Weekly
Community Services

Crew inclusive sailing sessions at Seaview Marina in Lower Hutt, assisting with sailor transfers, boat operation, and water safety. No experience needed.

Porirua
Weekly
Community Services

Support inclusive sailing sessions at Porirua Sailing Club in Mana, assisting with transfers, boat handling, and safety. No experience needed.

Wellington
Weekly
Community Services

Support inclusive sailing sessions on Wellington Harbour, assisting with sailor transfers, boat operation, and on-water safety. No experience needed.

Wellington
Flexible / Negotiable
Community Services

Work in the Salvation Army Family Store in Newtown, helping with customer service, sorting, and pricing donated goods. No experience needed.

Porirua
Flexible / Negotiable
Community Services

Sort, pack, and distribute food parcels and essential items at Salvation Army Porirua Community Ministries welfare space. Flexible hours.

Porirua
Weekly
Community Services

Drive for Salvation Army Porirua Community Ministries, collecting and delivering essentials and transporting clients. Own vehicle required.

Porirua
Community Services

Provide driving support for Salvation Army Porirua, collecting and delivering essential items and transporting clients. Own vehicle, flexible hours.

Porirua
Weekly
Community Services

Answer calls at the Porirua Samaritans centre, providing confidential, non-judgmental listening support. One 3-hour shift weekly, full training.

Porirua
Flexible / Negotiable
Mentoring & Advocacy

Answer calls at the Wellington Samaritans centre, providing calm and compassionate listening support. One 3-hour shift weekly, full training.