Volunteer Opportunities

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How it Works

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Find a Volunteer Opportunity

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

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Express Your Interest

Express interest in up to 3 opportunities and the organisation(s) that listed them will reach out.

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Start Volunteering

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

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Hutt
Community Services
Weekly

Hem, sort, measure, and line curtains using sewing machines for the Earthlink Curtain Bank in Lower Hutt. Tuesdays and Thursdays preferred.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check

Help run the Clothing Room at Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre, sorting donations and assisting visitors to find suitable items.

Wellington
Monthly
Tour guide
Touring
Walking
Walking tour
History
Story telling
Communication
Culture
Reimbursement Available
Wellington Central
Wellington

Lead guided walking tours of Wellington, sharing the city’s stories and history with visitors and locals. Full training and route notes provided.

Wellington
Youth
Weekly
Police Check

Support youth aged 10–18 in Karori through positive relationships, games, and activities. Mon/Wed/Fri afternoon shifts available.

Wellington
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Community
Customer Service
Op Shop
Retail
Retail Assistant
Sales Assistant
Shop Assistant
Wellington
Kelburn

Work in the Vinnies Kelburn shop, sorting and pricing donations, and providing customer service. No retail experience required.

Hutt
Education
Specific dates / Event-based

Deliver four career coaching sessions at Arohata Women’s Prison, providing practical guidance and confidence-building for participants.

Wellington
Arts & Culture
Weekly
Film
Coordinator
Management
leadership
Admin
Creative
Communication

Coordinate volunteer onboarding, retention, and support for New Zealand Film Collaborators. 2–5 hours per week.

Wellington
Community Services
Occasional / As required

Provide casual support with Google Sheets formatting, cleanup, and admin tasks for Bhakti Lounge. Fully flexible, as-needed basis.

Wellington
Refugee and Migrant Support
Weekly
Refugee
Migrant
Employment
Guide
Police Check
Reimbursement Available
Community
Admin

Guide refugee and migrant clients through structured assessments to identify their skills, needs, and employment readiness. 1–2 hours weekly.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

Collect surplus food from Wellington eateries on trolleys and return it to The Free Store for redistribution. Weekday afternoons, casual commitment.

Overwhelmed with volunteering options? Don’t know where to start?

We're here to help

Book an in-person appointment with one of our friendly Volunteer Opportunity Advisors. They can guide you through finding the volunteer opportunity that best suits you. 

Together, over a cuppa, you'll narrow it down to a few opportunities that fit your interests, goals, and availability. 

Use our booking system to come and see someone in our Wellington office. For Hutt and Porirua please email or call. 

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