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

Mentor a family in the Hutt Valley, sharing life skills in home management, cooking, budgeting, and parenting. Weekly visits, full training.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly
Reimbursement Available

Accompany clients using the therapy pool showers at Wellington South Pool, assisting with personal care in a respectful and dignified way.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

Join the Orange Sky team at Strathmore Park on Wednesday evenings, providing free laundry, showers, and warm conversation. 5:30–7:30 pm.

Wellington
Community Services

Join the Vogelmorn Community Group’s People Committee, contributing to governance, volunteer programmes, and community engagement.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Support planned activities for people with intellectual disabilities at St John of God’s Karori facility. Flexible hours, variety of activities.

Wellington
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Support a former refugee with two weekly one-hour driving sessions in Wellington over 16–20 weeks. Dual control car provided.

Porirua
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Reimbursement Available

Coordinate a national NGO coalition for Death Without Debt, building relationships with organisations and supporting network communications.

Hutt
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check

Lead horses and support disabled riders during equine-assisted sessions in Upper Hutt. School term weekdays, some horse experience preferred.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Accompany an older person on a weekly one-hour walk in the Hutt Valley, providing transport to suitable walking areas as needed.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

Assist customers, handle cash, and promote programmes at the Dressed on The Terrace recycled clothing boutique. Weekday shifts available.

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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