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

Enliven Homes provides warm, community-focused care across its residences, with music and shared experiences playing a big part in residents' day-to-day wellbeing.

Wellington
Weekly

Join our vibrant Vinnies Newtown team as a Monday Shop Assistant. You'll welcome customers, help them discover great finds and keep the store looking its best — all while supporting your local community.

Wellington
Environment & Conservation

Helps restore and maintain native plants in public-facing spaces throughout the Zealandia's sanctuary, ensuring these areas remain welcoming and vibrant for visitors.

Hutt
Weekly
Community Services

Help keep Dressed in the Hutt running by joining the team as a retail volunteer — no experience needed, full training provided.

High-level annual financial review for a Wellington charity, providing independent sign-off to meet grant funder requirements. Remote, up to 4 hours per year.

Monthly
Family Services

Support the governance of a local charitable trust as Board Secretary — preparing agendas, taking minutes, and managing Trustee onboarding. Option to become a Trustee.

Wellington
Occasional / As required
Community Services

Help redesign a shared Wellington office space for four national community organisations, making better use of space, furniture, and layout.

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy

Volunteer Treasurer/Committee Member needed for Newtown Budgeting & Advocacy Service — bring financial expertise to help govern this free community financial counselling service. ~4-6 hrs/month, monthly meetings in Newtown.

Monthly
Family Services

Mothers Network is looking for a Secretary to join their Governance Team — lived experience as a mum essential, governance experience a bonus.

Wellington
Weekly
Arts & Culture

Coordinate operational delivery across New Zealand Film Collaborators, running check-ins with coordinators and volunteers and reporting progress and blockers to the Board.