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
Education
Occasional / As required

Mentor a community leader in the Newlands area over a structured 6-month programme with regular check-ins. ~20 hours total.

Wellington
Flexible / Negotiable
Police Check
Reimbursement Available

Meet weekly with a young person aged 8–16 for one hour to provide positive adult support and help them work towards personal goals.

Wellington
Community Services
Flexible / Negotiable
Remote/WFH

Advise on funding strategy, grants, and financial structuring for Newlands Resilience Group’s community programme. 2–4 hours per week.

Wellington
Fortnightly
Police Check

Contribute to general housekeeping at Ronald McDonald House Wellington to keep the home clean and welcoming for families. Flexible times.

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.

Wellington
Community Services
Occasional / As required
Police Check

Connect newly registered Plunket parents in Wellington with local parent groups, events, and support resources. Flexible, remote-friendly.

Wellington
Mentoring & Advocacy
Occasional / As required

Set up Mailchimp templates, improve segmentation, create automated flows, and train the Bhakti Lounge team. Flexible, project-based.

Wellington
Arts & Culture

Photograph events at Bhakti Lounge, capturing energy and guest interactions. Deliver edited photos within one week. Own gear required.

Hutt
Community Services
Weekly

Support the weekly vegetable co-op at Greenstone Doors in Upper Hutt, receiving, sorting, packing, and distributing fresh produce.

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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