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

Photograph new plant-based menu items for Bhakti Lounge’s website and social media. Own equipment required, flexible scheduling.

Hutt
Weekly
Community Services

Sort rescued food into packages for distribution to community organisations at Kaibosh in Lower Hutt. Mon/Tue/Thu, 1:30–3:30 pm.

Wellington
Weekly
Environment & Conservation

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

Wellington
Weekly
Youth

Build positive relationships with young people aged 10–18, facilitate activities, and support youth programmes in Karori. After-school shifts.

Wellington
Weekly
Community Services

Set up chairs before seniors’ exercise sessions at Karori Community Centre. ~15–20 minutes on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Wellington
Weekly
Youth

Support youth aged 10–18 in Karori through positive relationships, games, and activities. Mon/Wed/Fri afternoon shifts available.

Wellington
Environment & Conservation

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

Wellington
Weekly
Environment & Conservation

Keep grass low along Zealandia’s perimeter using scrub cutters with the weekly team. Sundays 9 am – 1 pm.

Wellington
Weekly
Youth

Drop in after school with rangatahi aged 11–18 at Karori Youth Centre, facilitating games, sports, cooking, and creative activities. Mon/Wed/Fri.

Wellington

Drive the KCA chiller truck on Tuesday or Thursday mornings to collect and sort food donations from supermarkets. 6-month commitment.