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.

Search for Opportunities

Your shortlist

Wellington
Environment & Conservation

Walk a section of Zealandia’s predator-exclusion fence regularly, checking for biosecurity issues and submitting reports. 6-month commitment.

Wellington
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Work in the Vinnies shop in Lower Hutt, sorting and pricing donated goods, and providing warm customer service. No retail experience needed.

Wellington
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Drive residents of St John of God Karori to activities and appointments using a supplied vehicle. Full licence and police check required.

Wellington
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Accompany the driver when transporting Karori residents to activities and appointments, providing physical assistance and reassurance.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

Assess donated curtains at the Sustainability Trust warehouse, measuring and recording details in the database for distribution. Flexible shifts.

Wellington
Recreation
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Accompany an older person on a weekly one-hour walk in Wellington, providing transport to a suitable walking area when needed.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

Remove old curtain tracks and fit new ones in homes receiving donated curtains from the Wellington Curtain Bank. Own transport, flexible hours.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Provide general handyman and maintenance support at Thumbs Up facilities in Porirua. Flexible hours, as-needed tasks.

Wellington
Environment & Conservation
Weekly

Hands-on urban farm work at Kaicycle in Wellington including planting, composting, and weeding. Tue/Fri mornings, Thu evenings.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly
Reimbursement Available

Answer phones, greet clients, and connect people with urgent support at Newtown Budgeting & Advocacy Service. 4-hour weekday shifts.

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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