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

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Wellington
Community Services
Occasional / As required

Help run Saturday morning toy library sessions in Island Bay, welcoming families and managing toy loans. Rostered every 4–5 weeks.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

Write grant applications for the LIFE Trust’s Toi Whakapapa programme for rangatahi. Wednesdays 11 am – 1 pm plus independent work.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

Seek sponsorship and grants for the LIFE Trust Art Bus Initiative, networking with investors and stakeholders. ~4 hours per week.

Hutt
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Transport cancer patients to and from medical appointments in the Hutt Valley on weekdays. Own vehicle required, 2–5 hour sessions.

Hutt
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Transport cancer patients to and from medical appointments in the Hutt Valley on weekdays. Own vehicle required, 2–5 hour sessions.

Hutt
Community Services
Monthly
Reimbursement Available

Join the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Board, attending monthly meetings and contributing strategic expertise. Environmental passion essential.

Hutt
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Build community connections and support local initiatives in Lower Hutt for Neighbourhood Support. 3–6 hours per week.

Hutt
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Build community connections and support local initiatives in Lower Hutt for Neighbourhood Support. 3–6 hours per week.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Work in Te Omanga Hospice’s retail shop in Lower Hutt, sorting donations, serving customers, and maintaining the shop floor. Mon–Sat shifts.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Work in the Te Omanga retail shop in Wainuiomata, helping with customer service, sorting, and pricing donations. Mon–Sat 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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