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
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Work in the Salvation Army Family Store in Porirua, serving customers, sorting donations, and maintaining a welcoming retail environment.

Wellington
Community Services
Monthly

Guide groups of up to ten visitors around historic SS Hikitia at Taranaki Street Wharf on Saturdays. At least twice monthly, training provided.

Wellington
Community Services
Monthly

Join Saturday restoration work parties on SS Hikitia, with tasks from painting and carpentry to welding and rigging. All experience levels welcome.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

Hem, line, and alter donated curtains to fit specific homes using machine sewing skills. Flexible hours, home or workshop based.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

List curtains on TradeMe for the Curtain Bank, including photographing, writing descriptions, and managing listings. Flexible, remote work.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check

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

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

Support daily Curtain Bank operations including sorting curtains, processing requests, and database management. Flexible hours.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check

Join the mobile support team on Courtenay Place on Friday/Saturday nights, providing water, phone charging, and a safe space. 9:30 pm – 4:30 am.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check

Collect and return members living with dementia to the Marsden Club in Karori daily, with optional afternoon outings. Petrol voucher provided.

Wellington
Youth
Weekly
Police Check

Lead Brownie, Guide, or Ranger groups in Wellington with evening meetings during term time. Full leader training provided.

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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