Monday Morning Food Rescue Driver & Volunteer - Help Save Good Food from Going to Waste Are you passionate about reducing food waste and helping your local community? If so, this could be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.We are looking for a reliable and friendly volunteer to assist with our morning food rescue runs. This role plays an important part in ensuring perfectly good food is collected from local supermarkets and redistributed to community organisations that need it most.

About the Role

Based in Grenada North, this role involves driving our refrigerated truck and collecting donated food from several supermarkets. You will depart from our warehouse at 7.00am and visit:

• New World Newlands
• New World Churton Park
• New World Porirua

During each collection you will carefully check donated food to ensure it has not passed its Use By date. After checking the items, you will box the food, photograph it using a KCA phone, weigh the stock, and upload the details into our online system and Facebook.

At New World Churton Park, you will also collect any empty banana boxes and record the number collected. These boxes are reused back at our warehouse to store non-food items.

Once you return to the warehouse, our team will assist with unloading the empty banana boxes. The rescued food will then be placed into refrigeration, and the relevant agencies will be contacted using the KCA phone so they can collect the food allocated to them.

Key Duties

• Drive our refrigerated food rescue truck
• Collect food donations from local supermarkets
• Check food dates to ensure safety and compliance
• Box and weigh rescued food
• Photograph and upload information to our online system and Facebook
• Collect and record empty banana boxes from one of the stores
• Return rescued food safely to the warehouse for refrigeration

About Our Organisation Kiwi Community Assistance (KCA) is a charity that works with supermarkets, businesses and community groups across the Greater Wellington region to rescue surplus food that would otherwise go to waste. We also provide the necessities of life such as clothing, footwear, linen and homewares to assist over 8,000 people per month.

All stock is redistributed to local foodbanks and community organisations, helping families while also reducing landfill.

Volunteers are not permitted to take donated goods home. We ask for a minimum three-month commitment, however you will not be required to volunteer on public holidays as we are closed.

Benefits of Volunteering With Us

• Help reduce food waste in your community
• Support local foodbanks and families in need
• Be part of a friendly and supportive volunteer team
• Gain experience in food rescue and community logistics
• Start your day knowing you have made a real difference

The Impact You Will Have

Every collection you complete helps ensure good food reaches people who need it rather than ending up in landfill. Volunteers in this role help rescue hundreds of kilograms of food that directly supports community organisations across Wellington.

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.

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.

At The Free Store our mission is to freely redistribute fresh surplus food from Wellington's eateries directly to those in need of it. Everyone is welcome, and we would love your help.

In this role, you will drive our van to the airport, Miramar, Kelburn and to other set locations around the city.
This job requires you to have a full driver's licence, be responsible, reliable, calm under pressure and able to create safe and welcoming spaces for the rest of the team to be a part of while driving

Have a hidden talent for stacking boxes like it's a game of Tetris?

The Free Store are looking for a volunteer to accompany our van driver to the airport, Miramar, Kelburn and to other set locations around the city.
At The Free Store our mission is to freely redistribute fresh surplus food from Wellington's eateries directly to those in need of it. Everyone is welcome, and we would love your help.
This job requires you to be responsible, reliable, calm under pressure and able to create safe and welcoming spaces for the rest of the team to be a part of while driving.

At The Free Store our mission is to freely redistribute fresh surplus food from Wellington's eateries directly to those in need of it. Everyone is welcome, and we would love your help.
Meet at The Free Store premises. You will be required to wash and dry any dishes from the day, including containers and mugs. Also, help out with the end-of-shift clean and tidy. We will supply everything you need for this role.
Accessibility: Need to be able to be on your feet for 1-2 hours.

Wellington has a mountain of surplus food going to waste, while many can't afford to feed themselves. Many local eateries would love to give this surplus away but we don't have enough boots on the ground to help us collect it all, and 3pm weekdays is a tough timeslot to recruit for. Just a couple of hours out of your week can make a huge difference in stopping good food going to waste.

Come by yourself or bring a buddy - no sign up required. This is a casual role, so you just come as often as you want. You will be paired up with an experienced volunteer, for your first few shifts.

We meet at The Free Store on Willis St around 2:45, Monday to Friday (not public holidays).

Accessibility: Need to be able to walk and push a trolley.

Become part of a welcoming team and help support your local community. There's a variety of things to do, from working with customers to helping out in the back room. Volunteering with us at the Salvation Army Family Store in Petone is a great way to grow your confidence, practice English, boost your CV, or keep active and engaged. Everyone is welcome, and we match tasks to your abilities and goals.

Become part of a welcoming team and help support your local community. There's a variety of things to do, from working with customers to helping out in the back room. Volunteering with us at The Salvation Army Family Store in Johnsonville is a great way to grow your confidence, practice English, boost your CV, or keep active and engaged. Everyone is welcome, and we match tasks to your abilities and goals.

Become part of a welcoming team and help support your local community. There's a variety of things to do, from working with customers to helping out in the back room. Volunteering with us at the Salvation Army Family Store in Plimmerton is a great way to grow your confidence, practice English, boost your CV, or keep active and engaged. Everyone is welcome, and we match tasks to your abilities and goals.

Become part of a welcoming team and help support your local community. There's a variety of things to do, from working with customers to helping out in the back room. Volunteering with us at the Salvation Army Family Store in Porirua is a great way to grow your confidence, practice English, boost your CV, or keep active and engaged. Everyone is welcome, and we match tasks to your abilities and goals.

Our brand new Vinnies Op shop in Porirua is on the lookout for new team members. We have roster slots available both Saturday and Sunday.

If you love Op shopping, hunting for hidden treasures, and enjoy helping people find just what they're looking for, we'd love to welcome you to the Vinnies Volunteer team. Volunteering with us is a great way to support your local community, be part of a friendly, purpose-driven team, share your skills. You might even learn new skills in retail, customer service, sorting and styling.

No experience is needed but a good attitude and a willingness to help out is essential. Come be part of something meaningful. We'd love to meet you! You are welcome to express interest here - or pop into our Lyttelton Ave store and meet Jesse the manager.

Care for a community garden space in Ranui Heights!

Do you live in Porirua East and want to grow something positive in your community? With My Garden Spot - Porirua East, you can take care of your very own garden patch at the Awatea Community Garden in Ranui Heights.

It's a simple, flexible way to grow kai (food), learn new skills, and contribute to a greener, healthier neighbourhood. Perfect for individuals, whanau/families, schools, community groups, or anyone who wants to reconnect with the whenua and give back to the local area.

What you'll do:

As a Garden Spot Keeper, you'll be responsible for your own section of the community garden. Your tasks might include:

• Weeding and general garden upkeep
• Planting vegetables, herbs, flowers or natives
• Watering, mulching, and harvesting kai
• Removing rubbish or debris
• Reporting any damage or vandalism
• Sharing ideas to improve the space
• Supporting seasonal planting days and community working bees (if you're keen!)

No green thumb required - just a bit of time, care, and community spirit.

What you'll need:

• A willingness to show up and tend your garden spot
• Enthusiasm to learn, share, and grow with others

How it works:

Why get involved?

• Grow healthy food for yourself and the community
• Meet others and build local connections
• Spend time outdoors and learn new skills
• Help make Porirua East more sustainable and resilient
• Be part of something meaningful in your neighbourhood

Keen to start your Garden Spot? Apply today and let's grow something awesome together at Awatea Community Garden.

Do you love photographing people in lively, creative spaces? We're looking for a skilled photographer to capture the energy of our upcoming events You'll be shooting the people & atmosphere etc

Must Have

What You'll Do

What We Offer

Improve or learn new retail and customer service skills by volunteering at The Salvation Army Family Store in Kilbirnie!

Family Stores operate in the retail sector, a fast-paced and enjoyable environment to work in - no day is ever the same! Initially, you will be sorting clothes and putting them out in shop and then move into customer service doing counter sales using EFTPOS and the cash register and talking with the customers. You will be given an induction including Health and Safety and an overview of the general working systems of the shop.

Your contribution will be obvious and satisfying, filling you with a sense of purpose and grace that contributing to helping over 120,000 New Zealanders in need, each year, brings.

Bhakti Lounge are looking for a photographer to help visually capture the vibe and layout of our alternative events space. The aim is to showcase how our venue looks and feels, ideally through wide-angle shots that highlight the full setup, lighting, and atmosphere. This is a voluntary role for a non-profit based in Wellington. What we're after:

1. One shoot (around 1-1.5 hours on site)
2. Post-production and sharing final images

1. Your own camera gear (wide lens preferred)
2. Experience shooting indoor spaces or events
3. Good eye for natural lighting and framing

1. Photos featured on our website and social media (with credit)
2. Free passes to our events and plant-based dinners
3. Creative freedom and a relaxed shoot environment
4. A chance to contribute to a grassroots community space

The Bhakti Lounge are seeking a creative email marketing expert to breathe new life into our Mailchimp newsletter and help us better connect with our alternative community. Either set up some great templates we can use or do them monthly with content we supply - we can discuss which you prefer.

What You'll Do:

Newtown Budgeting and Advocacy Service provide free financial mentoring services in Newtown and the surrounding suburbs to individuals, families and whanau, especially those who are facing financial challenges.

This role supports the busy Financial Mentors who work with people struggling with their finances. Clients can be stressed and finding it difficult to communicate with other agencies. The role involves taking phone calls, making appointments, noting messages and greeting people when they arrive at the door. The duties also involve helping people to contact agencies for assistance, particularly if they have a current emergency.

This role will require a Ministry of Justice check.

Our new store is open in Porirua - Join the Vinnies Volunteer Team!

Maybe you love hunting for hidden treasures? You might be passionate about fashion, vintage finds, or helping others? We're looking for volunteers to help us bring it 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. Shifts are flexible - we're open 7 days a week, so there's something to suit everyone.

You will: Make new friends, Support your community; Learn new skills and have fun while doing good.

Does this sound like your kind of place? Express interest today and let's find a shift that works for you!