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
Mentoring & Advocacy
Flexible / Negotiable
Reimbursement Available

Create video content for Men and Trauma NZ’s communications and social media. Camera provided, own editing setup needed. Up to 4 hours weekly.

Wellington
Flexible / Negotiable

Keep the Mt Vic Hub open and welcoming, answering questions and being a friendly point of contact for the community. Flexible commitment.

Wellington
Weekly
Police Check

Staff the reception desk at Te Hopai Hospital in Newtown, greeting visitors, answering phones, and providing admin support. Flexible hours.

Wellington
Weekly

Join the Youth Impact Team to strengthen youth volunteering in Wellington. Wednesday afternoons, 4–5 pm. Admin, social media, or events roles.

Wellington
Recreation
Weekly
Police Check

Coach the Special Olympics Bocce team in the Hutt Valley, helping athletes develop skills and compete. Weekly during term time, no experience needed.

Wellington
Education
Weekly
Police Check

Visit residents with intellectual disabilities at Clouston Park in Porirua, sharing conversation, activities, and friendly company. Flexible hours.

Wellington
Disability Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Support families during land search and rescue operations, providing compassionate communication and regular updates. On-call, training provided.

Wellington
Education
Weekly

Create age-appropriate artworks based on whānau traditions for the Toi Whakapapa programme. Māori artist preferred, Wednesdays plus independent work.

Wellington
Disability Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Support families during land search and rescue operations, providing compassionate communication and regular updates. On-call, training provided.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

Work in the Red Cross Shop at Mount Cook, sorting donations, serving customers, and merchandising the floor. 4-hour shifts, Mon–Sun.

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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