Hataitai Community Trust are looking for a friendly, organised Newsletter Coordinator to help bring their community to life through the pages of Hataitai Happenings their quarterly local newsletter. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys writing and storytelling and loves staying connected with what's happening in their neighbourhood. You'll coordinate 3 feature articles each quarter, gather local events and community updates, and work alongside the team to shape content that gives readers an engaging snapshot of life in Hataitai. With only 2-4 hours a month required, this is a low-commitment way to make a real difference - helping strengthen community connection and making sure local stories get told.

Maybe you love hunting for hidden treasures? You might be passionate about fashion, vintage finds, or helping others? At our Newtown op shop, every item has a story - and every shift helps support people in our community when they need it most. We're looking for volunteers to help us bring that to life. Whether you're a seasoned retail star or totally new to it, we'll give you all the training and support you need. Our shifts are flexible, and with the store open 7 days a week, there's something to suit everyone. As a volunteer, you'll: Be part of a welcoming, down-to-earth team Help create a great in-store experience for our customers Sort, style and display unique and ever-changing stock Support a mission that makes a real difference in the community You'll make new friends, learn new skills, and be part of something bigger - all while having a bit of fun along the way. Does this sound like your kind of place? Express your interest today and let's find a shift that works for you.

Located in the heart of Island Bay, the Island Bay Toy Library has been operating since 1993, providing quality educational toys, games, and puzzles for families to borrow (from babies through to children up to seven years of age). If you’re looking for a librarian role with a twist, we’re seeking a Toy Librarian who enjoys working with children and parents in a friendly community environment. In this role, you will support the Saturday opening sessions by welcoming families, inducting new members, setting up toys, and maintaining rental records. You’ll be part of a small volunteer team keeping a valued community service running.

Looking for someone to take photos of our new menu items. These will be posted on our website and social media to help us expand our caterings.

At the Land Information Freehold Education (LIFE) Trust we use Toi Whakapapa and personal stories - told through memories, art, my family tree, parents' letterbox, backyards, and kitchens - to explore a key question asked by the Maaori Land Court: what is your relationship to your whaanau and whenua in the absence of a will fostering a sense of belonging and empowering future generations?

We are currently seeking a talented and passionate Volunteer 2D Animation Voice Singer to support the Toi Whakapapa Educational Programme!

Our organisation is looking for a voice actor to provide character vocal performances for a series of 2D animated educational videos. These animations will help tangata explore the stories of their ancestors, learn the importance of whakapapa, and build confidence in sharing these journeys with whaanau and the wider community.

The voice singer will be responsible for recording both voiceover and vocal/singing content across a series of completed 2D animated videos, based on existing scripts and storyboards, used in both in-person classroom and online learning environments.

Tasks include:
1. Reviewing and familiarising yourself with finalised scripts and character briefs across all animation videos.
2. Recording rough voice passes for each clip for review and feedback.
3. Ensuring that all content touching Maaori themes, including pronunciation of te reo Maaori, is reviewed and approved by the LIFE Trust team before final delivery.

This is a performance role suiting someone with voice singing experience and the ability to work independently to support the work we want to do.

At the Land Information Freehold Education (LIFE) Trust we use Toi Whakapapa and personal stories - told through memories, art, my family tree, parents' letterbox, backyards, and kitchens - to explore a key question asked by the Maaori Land Court: what is your relationship to your whaanau and whenua in the absence of a will fostering a sense of belonging and empowering future generations?

We are currently seeking a talented and passionate voice actor to bring our animations to life for the Toi Whakapapa Educational Programme!

Our organisation is looking for a voice actor to provide character voices and narration for a series of 2D animated educational videos. These animations will help tangata explore the stories of their ancestors, learn the importance of whakapapa, and build confidence in sharing these journeys with whaanau and the wider community.

The voice actor will be responsible for recording voiceover content across a series of completed 2D animated videos, based on existing scripts and storyboards, used in both in person classroom and online learning environments.

Tasks include:

The volunteer will support the EMBRACE Programme at Aotearoa Refugee and Migrant Support Services (ARMSS) by conducting structured client assessments with people from ethnic and migrant communities. The volunteer will guide clients through a set of assessment questions, record their responses using the programme's assessment tool, and help identify their skills, needs, and employment readiness. Assessments may be conducted in person, online, or by phone depending on client needs.

The information collected through these assessments helps ARMSS staff develop appropriate support plans, connect clients to employment and training opportunities, and ensure they receive the right services. This role has a meaningful impact by helping individuals from diverse backgrounds move towards employment, independence, and stronger community participation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Can you make soup? Can you lead a team in the kitchen?

Newtown Community Centre are on the look out for more volunteers who can help lead our Free Soup Friday team in the kitchen.

This role is responsible for preparing large batches of multiple soups, garlic bread and salads and instructing a team of volunteers to make kai for 30+ people.

Free Soup Friday is a weekly event at the community centre, where we provide a free lunch soup to whoever needs it. You will be helping to feed people while they come together for this communal meal.

The kitchen team starts cooking from 9am every Friday, to serve lunch from 1pm. We are aiming to bring on board enough volunteers who can work to a roster, alternating weeks that they are leading the soup team.

Te Hopai Trust Home and Hospital are looking for a cheerful, patient volunteer to help our residents with cognitive impairment tackle jigsaw puzzles - one-on-one or in a small group. Your mission: chat, laugh, and celebrate every piece that fits

Te Hopai Trust Home and Hospital are looking for caring and reliable volunteers to support some of our active residents who are living with cognitive impairment. A gentle slow walk, indoors or outdoors around our facility can make a meaningful difference to someone's day. Your role would be to provide companionship, encouragement, and reassurance while supporting a resident either one-on-one or in a small group setting.

Love being ouTe Hopai Trust Home and Hospital are looking for a friendly, reliable volunteer to support our residents with cognitive impairment on weekly van trips. It's about companionship, encouragement, and sharing the journey. You'll help residents get on and off the van and make the experience fun and meaningful.

Sisters of Compassion are currently looking for a clothing room volunteer to organise and tidy the clothing room at the Compassion Soup Kitchen located at 132 Tory Street, Te Aro. shifts are outlined below:

At the Land Information Freehold Education (LIFE) Trustwe use Toi Whakapapa and personal stories - memories, art, family trees, parents' homes, kitchens, backyards and letterboxes - to secure tino rangatiratanga (self-determination). We support whaanau and individuals in 'low income' situations by addressing the root causes of trauma and providing pathways to stability and tino rangatiratanga through a key question asked by the MaaoriLand Court: what is your relationship to your whaanau and whenua in the absence of a will for over 200 years?

We are currently seeking a qualified and compassionate Volunteer Art Therapist to support the emotional and psychological wellbeing components of the Toi Whakapapa Educational Programme.
An art therapist is a trained mental health professional who uses the creative process of art-making, combined with psychotherapy techniques, to help individuals improve their mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. Within our programme, the Art Therapist will facilitate safe, structured creative sessions that enable Work and Income Clients - Maaori and non-Maaori, particularly aged 20+, to explore identity, whakapapa, belonging, and personal narratives, particularly where emotions or experiences may be difficult to verbalise.
The Art Therapist will ensure that creative activities are delivered within a therapeutic framework that prioritises psychological safety, process over product, and culturally grounded practice. They will support Work and Income Clients in expressing thoughts, memories, and emotions through visual media while guiding reflective discussion in age-appropriate ways.

This role requires clinical training in art therapy and the ability to integrate therapeutic practice with kaupapa Maaori values, ensuring sessions are mana-enhancing, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate.

Mary Potter Hospice are recruiting Volunteer Drivers for the Eastern/Southern Suburbs and the Wellington CBD for the Annual Appeal on Thursday 14th May!

The Street Appeal collection is one of the major events during the year to raise money to help keep the Mary Potter Hospice services free and to raise awareness of its services.

A driver (or driving team) is responsible for managing the safe collection of funds on the day of the Street Appeal from the Appeal Area/Site Coordinators to the bank/Hospice. The driving team will follow a predetermined route making pickups along the way. They will deliver the labelled buckets from the collection points to the count team at the bank/Hospice.

Mary Potter Hospice are recruiting Volunteer Area Coordinators for Thorndon and the Northern Suburbs for the Annual Appeal on Thursday 14th May!

The Street Appeal collection is one of the major events during the year to raise money to help keep the Mary Potter Hospice services free and to raise awareness of its services.

The Annual Appeal Site/Area Coordinator is responsible for managing volunteer collectors leading up to the collection day and on the day itself.

As a Volunteer at CanBead, you'll play a key role in creating a welcoming, supportive, and creative space for our participants. You'll assist with various aspects of the beading workshops that focus on offering healing through crafting, providing participants with a chance to express themselves and connect with others.

To work under supervision maintaining walking tracks through the bush at Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration project. The work involves re-benching tracks and cutting back encroaching vegetation.

At Huntleigh Home in Karori, we take every opportunity to make sure our 71 rest home and hospital residents enjoy companionship, experience spontaneity and have a sense of purpose in their life. And we would love your help.

We are looking for a volunteer to drive a small mobility van to take Huntleigh residents (predominantly two - one who owns the van) to wherever they need to go. The van is based at Huntleigh and there is comprehensive insurance for any driver over 25.

Volunteer will need to be over 25 years of age for insurance purposes.

An Activities Assistant is needed to provide practical support to the staff at The Chelsea Club, a Wellington residential daycare facility in Lyall Bay for people with mild alzheimers: dementia and related diseases.

Karori Youth Centre aims to provide a safe space for young people Karori.

Our program is run for young people aged 10-18 and they generally connect really well with the age group that is just above them so this role is great for tertiary students looking for an opportunities that fit around their uni schedule.

We currently open Mondays 3-7pm and Wednesdays and Fridays 3-6pm.

Our hope is that you can join our team and make a difference in the lives of young people.

Your role in our team will include playing games with youth, building quality relationships with them and helping with centre set up and pack down.

• Build positive relationships with young people and serve as a role model.
• Participate in and facilitate games, activities, and discussions.
• Support the Youth Development Worker (YDW) in the general running of the center.
• Ensure safe and appropriate interactions in line with best practices.