Volunteer Porirua
Te Puna Tautokotia
Volunteer Porirua builds the capacity and capability of community and voluntary organisations throughout Porirua by connecting people with meaningful volunteer opportunities and supporting organisations to develop strong volunteer programmes.
About Volunteer Porirua | Te Puna Tautokotia
Volunteer Porirua Te Puna Tautokotia opened in central Porirua on 24 August 2001 (the first International Volunteer Year), our first branch outside of Wellington city. This was a timely development, as there was a real demand for volunteers in the Porirua region and the then-team wanted to acknowledged the expense of travelling to Wellington.
Working closely with local organisations, businesses, and volunteers, we help strengthen the community sector and create positive outcomes for Porirua communities.
Our focus is on collaboration, practical support, and long-term community impact. By helping organisations engage volunteers effectively and making volunteering more accessible, we contribute to a stronger, more connected Porirua.
"Volunteer Porirua supported me to find a volunteer opportunity that would complement my studies and…I became a permanent employee at Whitford Brown. It is a dream come true–it is a workplace and job I love! Thank you Volunteer Porirua!"
Volunteer turned employee
Volunteering Opportunities in Porirua
Lead a Pippins group for girls aged 5–7.5 in Porirua on Wednesday afternoons during term time. Training provided.
Support a monthly group for people in early stages of dementia in Porirua, assisting with activities, socialising, and physical engagement.
Care for your own section of Awatea Community Garden in Porirua East, growing kai and learning new skills at your own pace.
Help run weekly GirlGuiding unit meetings in Porirua during term time, planning programmes and supporting camps. ~2 hours per week.
Join the Vinnies Porirua op shop crew, sorting donations, maintaining the shop floor, and assisting customers. No experience required.
Work as a Shop Assistant at Vinnies Brooklyn, sorting and pricing donations and providing friendly customer service. No experience required.
Provide short-term practical support to home-based cancer clients in Porirua, including visits, walks, shopping, and transport.
Learn to propagate native plants and grow organic food at Te Rito Gardens nursery in Porirua. All experience levels welcome.
Coordinate a national NGO coalition for Death Without Debt, building relationships with organisations and supporting network communications.
Tutor a small group of adults with special needs in literacy skills at Whitford-Brown in Porirua. Patient, accessible teaching approach needed.
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