Volunteer Opportunities

Find the right opportunity for you!

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
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Take a woman from a refugee background for twice-weekly driving practice in Lower Hutt. Female volunteers required.

Hutt
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Take a woman from a refugee background for twice-weekly driving practice in Lower Hutt. Female volunteers required.

Wellington
Community Services
Fortnightly
Police Check

Teach Vietnamese traditional dance to children at VietKidsNZ events and classes in Wellington. Flexible time commitment.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Sort donated baby clothing, check quality, and prepare items for families in need at Greenstone Doors in Upper Hutt. Flexible hours.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

Work in the Red Cross Shop at Mount Cook, sorting donations, serving customers, and merchandising the floor. 4-hour shifts, Mon–Sun.

Hutt
Community Services
Monthly

Join the Lower Hutt Community Foodbank Committee for monthly governance meetings. Skills in finance, comms, or health and safety valued.

Hutt
Community Services
Monthly

Recruit, train, and schedule repair volunteers for Upper Hutt Repair Café’s monthly sessions. Flexible commitment.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

Provide friendly support to patients and whānau in the hospital day ward, assisting with simple tasks and offering a welcoming presence. Weekdays.

Porirua
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check

Drive the KCA refrigerated truck on Monday mornings to collect rescued food from Newlands, Churton Park, and Porirua supermarkets.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check

Work in the Vinnies Porirua shop on Saturdays and/or Sundays, sorting donations and providing customer service. No experience required.

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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