FAQ

Volunteering is choosing to give your time to help others without getting paid. This could be helping a person, a group, or an organisation.

Volunteer Wellington has an exciting range of volunteer opportunities with our 300+ community organisations. 

Find a Volunteer Opportunity
Browse through a variety of volunteer opportunities listed by our diverse network of community organisations.

Express Your Interest
Express your interest and the organisation that listed the opportunity will reach out to you to discuss things further.

Start Your Volunteering
Enjoy the rewarding experience of seeing your time and passion create real, lasting change. 

You do not get paid for volunteering, but many organisations will reimburse approved, out-of-pocket expenses.

No, Volunteer Wellington shares opportunities on behalf of our network of community organisations. When you express your interest in an opportunity, your information is passed on directly to the organisation who will contact you.

You don’t need to have specific skills or experience to volunteer. Many volunteer opportunities involve training so it can be a great chance to try something new!

Volunteering can take as little as one hour per week. Different opportunities require different amounts of time and commitment.

You can volunteer on weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends – it’s up to you. Some volunteer opportunities can only be performed at certain times (e.g. events), but there is something suitable for everyone.

You do not need to upload a CV to express your interest in the volunteer opportunities listed on our website.  

Volunteering is a great way to gain experience and add to your CV.

Different opportunities require different amounts of time and commitment.

Reach out to your Volunteer Coordinator or Supervisor to communicate your concerns as you may be able to adjust how you contribute to the organisation or step away. 

Many organisations, particularly those working with vulnerable groups, will request these checks. To be proactive and increase your chances of landing a volunteer opportunity, you can self-request a Criminal Justice check and send them a copy. Alternatively, you can self declare if you do not have any convictions, pending, historic, or abroad in your expression of interest. If you do have convictions - be honest and upfront about them. 

A Visitor or Student Visa allows you to volunteer, providing you're not receiving any money or in-kind payment. Gain or reward is any payment or benefit that can be valued in terms of money. 

Examples of gain include:

• accommodation, such as board or lodging 
• goods, such as food or clothing 
• services, such as transport

If your intention is to receive gain or reward, you are not considered to be a volunteer and should consider applying for a work visa.