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
Arts & Culture
Weekly
Police Check

Coordinate regular music activities and concerts for residents at Te Hopai Hospital in Newtown. ~1–2 hours per session, fortnightly.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable

Support Rimutaka Lions with communications, social media, and event coordination for Upper Hutt Food Week 2026. Flexible hours.

Porirua
Community Services
Monthly
Police Check

Support a monthly group for people in early stages of dementia in Porirua, assisting with activities, socialising, and physical engagement.

Porirua
Environment & Conservation
Flexible / Negotiable

Care for your own section of Awatea Community Garden in Porirua East, growing kai and learning new skills at your own pace.

Wellington
Weekly
Police Check

Sort, organise, and price donated clothing at the Yes for Success retail store. Monday to Friday, 9 am – 3 pm.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Visit an isolated older person in the Hutt Valley for one hour weekly, attend support groups, and maintain coordinator contact.

Hutt
Education
Weekly

Lead creative workshop sessions at Bhakti Lounge on Thursday evenings, guiding participants through art, crafts, or wellness activities.

Wellington
Community Services

Help set up and run the Orange Sky laundry and shower van in Wellington, providing clean clothes and warm conversation to those in need.

Hutt
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Visit an isolated older person in Upper Hutt weekly, attend support group meetings, and maintain regular contact with the coordinator.

Wellington
Arts & Culture
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Photograph the Bhakti Lounge venue interior for website and social media use. ~1–1.5 hour shoot, own wide-lens gear 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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