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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Porirua
Environment & Conservation
Weekly
Police Check

Learn to propagate native plants and grow organic food at Te Rito Gardens nursery in Porirua. All experience levels welcome.

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.

Wellington
Arts & Culture
Occasional / As required
Police Check

Capture photos and videos at events for Dress for Success Wellington's newsletter and social media. Own professional equipment required.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

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

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy
Weekly

Lead and mentor a team of volunteer marketers, developing strategies and overseeing campaigns and social media. Two mornings per week minimum.

Porirua
Mentoring & Advocacy
Weekly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Mentor a family in Porirua, sharing practical life skills in home management, cooking, budgeting, and parenting. Weekly visits, full training.

Wellington
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check

Work in the Salvation Army Miramar Family Store, sorting donations and serving customers. Tue–Sat shifts available. No experience required.

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.

Porirua
Mentoring & Advocacy
Weekly
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Mentor a family in Porirua, sharing practical life skills in home management, cooking, budgeting, and parenting. Weekly visits, full training.

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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