Volunteer Wellington
Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Volunteer Wellington is the namesake and main office of the greater organisation. We have been supporting and championing volunteering in Wellington since 1992!
About Volunteer Wellington
Every year, we connect thousands of people with meaningful volunteer opportunities while supporting more than 300 community organisations, charities, and grassroots groups that rely on volunteers to deliver essential services.
We take a people-centered approach to volunteering. We support both individuals looking to volunteer and the organisations that rely on volunteers to deliver their services. Our mahi focuses on making volunteering accessible, inclusive, and impactful for everyone involved. We also provide comprehensive support to community organisations through personalised consultancy, volunteer management training, strategic planning, and networking opportunities.
Our model is based on deep community relationships and 34 years of experience. It is not a one-size-fits-all approach, but one that evolves alongside the sector. Organisations consistently tell us that our services are essential. Volunteers tell us they feel seen, supported, and inspired.
"I try to imagine how we might be able to source such valuable volunteers if VW didn’t exist—it would be a huge challenge and very time consuming! Thanks so much for all you do for us and other organisations that rely on volunteers."
Member Organisation
Volunteer Opportunities in Wellington
Answer calls on the Parent Help helpline, providing empathetic support and information to parents and caregivers. Rostered shifts, 9 am – 9 pm.
Cover backup admin shifts sorting rescued food and riding along in KCA's chiller truck, Monday to Thursday.
Join KCA's monthly Sunday food rescue run as a driver or food sorter/admin volunteer.
Help organise and run BLVNZ's monthly Youth Group activities for members aged 13–25, from planning through to the day itself.
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Swimming Coach
Coach the Special Olympics Swimming programme at Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre, supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities. Weekly on Sunday afternoons.
Become a Vietnamese Language Tutor with VietKidsNZ, supporting children to build fluency and stay connected to their language and culture — every second Sunday, 9:30–10:30am.
Review Bhakti Lounge's 11-page website for spelling, grammar, and copy errors — flexible, remote, self-paced.
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Brand Designer
Help shape the visual identity of a growing events space — flexible, remote, project-based.
Join us in dressing up as your favourite superhero (dress up optional) and volunteer a couple of hours to "shake a bucket" or run a sausage sizzle in support of our annual street appeal, taking place Friday 25th and Saturday 26th September.