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
Flexible / Negotiable
Community Services

Help maintain the garden at Greenstone Doors in Upper Hutt with planting, watering, and weeding. ~3 hours per week, no experience needed.

Hutt
Weekly
Community Services

Support the weekly vegetable co-op at Greenstone Doors in Upper Hutt, receiving, sorting, packing, and distributing fresh produce.

Hutt
Weekly
Community Services

Assist at community events and fundraising activities for Greenstone Doors in Upper Hutt. Weekends or after hours, no experience needed.

Hutt
Flexible / Negotiable
Community Services

Help maintain the garden at Greenstone Doors in Lower Hutt with planting, watering, and weeding. No experience required, flexible hours.

Wellington
Monthly
Mentoring & Advocacy

Coordinate the quarterly Hataitai Happenings newsletter, gathering articles and community updates. ~2–4 hours per month.

Wellington
Animal Welfare

Volunteer in the HUHA boutique op shop on Cuba Street, Wellington, helping with customers, stock sorting, and store presentation.

Hutt
Community Services

Volunteer in the HUHA boutique op shop in Pito-one, Lower Hutt, assisting customers and helping sort and display stock.

Hutt
Flexible / Negotiable
Animal Welfare

Hands-on animal care at the HUHA sanctuary in Upper Hutt across dog, cat, wildlife, horse, and gardening departments. Various shifts.

Hutt
Monthly
Environment & Conservation

Environmental restoration at Waiu Wetland in Wainuiomata including gorse removal, planting, and fitting plant protectors. Monthly sessions.

Hutt
Flexible / Negotiable
Environment & Conservation

Weeding and mulching along the Waiwhetu Stream in Lower Hutt to support native restoration. Wednesdays, with flexible group options.