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.

Search for Opportunities

Your shortlist

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Serve as Secretary for SeniorNet Wellington, managing records, correspondence, and committee meeting support. ~2 hours per week.

Wellington
Arts & Culture
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Support creative workshop sessions at CanInspire for people living with illness, trauma, or loss, providing encouragement and practical help.

Hutt
Education
Weekly

Support Maungaraki Community Library with shelving, tidying, and customer interaction. Weekday and Saturday shifts available.

Porirua
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Work in the Salvation Army Plimmerton Family Store, welcoming customers, sorting donations, and providing retail support. No experience needed.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check

Set up chairs before seniors’ exercise sessions at Karori Community Centre. ~15–20 minutes on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Porirua
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Sort, pack, and distribute food parcels and essential items at Salvation Army Porirua Community Ministries welfare space. Flexible hours.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Work in the Salvation Army Petone Family Store, sorting donations, serving customers, and maintaining the shop. No experience required.

Wellington
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Work in the Salvation Army Johnsonville Family Store, sorting donations, serving customers, and maintaining the shop. No experience required.

Wellington
Flexible / Negotiable

Help maintain walking tracks through Manawa Karioi native bush in Wellington, including re-benching and vegetation clearance. Flexible hours.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable

Repair and refurbish furniture and household goods for redistribution, reducing waste and supporting the community. Flexible hours.

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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