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

Hutt
Community Services
Monthly

Recruit, train, and schedule repair volunteers for Upper Hutt Repair Café’s monthly sessions. Flexible commitment.

Hutt
Community Services
Monthly

Join the Lower Hutt Community Foodbank Committee for monthly governance meetings. Skills in finance, comms, or health and safety valued.

Wellington
Monthly

Join the Mt Vic Hub Board of Trustees for monthly governance meetings, supporting this community venue’s future. Second Wednesday evenings.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

Provide friendly support to patients and whānau in the hospital day ward, assisting with simple tasks and offering a welcoming presence. Weekdays.

Porirua
Weekly
Police Check

Drive the KCA chiller truck on Thursday or Friday mornings to collect and sort food donations from supermarkets. 6-month commitment.

Porirua
Weekly
Police Check

Sort and box donated food, clothing, and goods for distribution at the KCA warehouse in Johnsonville. Weekday mornings, 6-month commitment.

Porirua
Weekly
Police Check

Join Sunday food rescue runs, collecting and sorting donations from supermarkets and delivering to the KCA warehouse. Monthly, 6-month commitment.

Porirua
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check

Drive the KCA refrigerated truck on Monday mornings to collect rescued food from Newlands, Churton Park, and Porirua supermarkets.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly
Police Check

Work in the Vinnies Porirua shop on Saturdays and/or Sundays, sorting donations and providing customer service. No experience required.

Wellington
Community Services
Weekly

Fill specialist Board or Operations Team roles for Newlands Resilience Group. Local residents sought. Up to 3 hours per week.

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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