Volunteer Groups
Connect and help out with your community by becoming a volunteer. Search through the categories below for more information and helpful links.
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Age Concern provides social connection support to seniors to reduce isolation and loneliness.
Volunteers can contribute by making in-home visits, phone calls, gardening and handyman help, and outings for seniors. Volunteers can also help at our offices with admin and tech support.
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We provide disability information and support to disabled people and their whanau and support them on their journey. We also provide information and support to advocates who are in a 1:1 relationship with a vulnerable person with an intellectual disability.
Volunteers are welcome to serve as a Citizen Advocate in a 1:1 relationship with a person with an intellectual disability. If you are principled and resourceful, this rewarding role might be for you.
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Volunteers help at weekly Friendship Centre events, driving, preparing food, or supporting members with activities.
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Are you looking to make a difference in your community?
Dove Hospice & Wellness have a wide range of rewarding volunteer opportunities, regardless of your skill level or experience.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, we would like to talk to you.
If you have a lot of time or just a little, every moment of your volunteering helps, come and meet the friendly team.
Volunteering opportunities range from assisting our staff in one of our 8 recycling shops to helping in our large and busy warehouse.
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Gig Buddies is an initiative that provides opportunities for social connection through live events. We match neuro diverse individuals with a volunteer who shares the same interests and passions, so they can go to events they both enjoy, together. Once paired, buddies go out together at least once a month.
A Gig Buddies volunteer is someone who wants to expand their social circles, make friends, support a person with a disability and do fun things. Buddies are paired based on mutual interests - such as music tastes, sport and hobbies - and other factors such as location and age.
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Mercy Hospice provides FREE palliative care to patients with life-limiting illness, who live in the ADHB catchment area (Auckland Central). While there is no cost to patients and their families for our services, there is a price to providing these services for free. Mercy Hospice has nine retail shops all requiring committed reliable volunteers. We are also in need of drivers to take patients to appointments.
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Red Cross has always been about good people doing good things. We’ve been working in New Zealand for more than a century and today, you’ll find us lending a hand in your community and around the world – we’re here for good.
Volunteers with a car can contribute to our Meals on Wheels program as delivery drivers, usually once per fortnight, or contribute to our Good and Ready program for emergency response readiness.
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NZBS is committed to maintaining a system of blood collection based on the principle of voluntary, unpaid blood donation. This is recognised as the first, and one of the most important mechanisms by which the safety of the blood supply is assured.
The need for blood is constant, and because there's no substitute for blood, New Zealand relies on the generosity of everyday heroes like you to make sure there's enough available for those who need it.
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Free run at 8am every Saturday, organised entirely by volunteers.
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Volunteers play a huge role helping to make RMHC® New Zealand a ‘home-away-from-home’ for families and are instrumental in providing support to staff and more importantly to the families staying at Ronald McDonald House® and Ronald McDonald House Family Room® programmes in New Zealand.
Please note, you must be 18 years old or above to volunteer in our programmes.There are a wide range of opportunities currently available in Auckland and we are always looking for new volunteers to lend a helping hand.
From group volunteer opportunities to maintenance, reception support, housekeeping, movie and dinner night hosts. There is something for everyone.
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We offer sporting opportunities for people of all ages, ability levels and ethnicities with an intellectual disability. We provide year round weekly training and regular competition in Athletics, Basketball, Powerlifting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Golf and Tenpin Bowling. Athletes gain skills and confidence, improved health and wellbeing and a sense of achievement.
All programmes, coaching and club administration are run by volunteers. We host annual ribbon days in each sport. The are opportunities within our team of volunteers to coach a sport, help at sports events and become involved in administration and governance on the club’s Board of Trustees.
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St Andrews Village Care Centre are looking for individuals who are interested to join their volunteer team to make a difference in the lives of elderly residents.
An interest in and/or experienced in relating to the elderly, an ability to chat, listen and encourage conversation with residents who do not have family or frequent visitors. Volunteering would involve accompanying our elderly residents on walks in the garden and surrounding grounds, one on one interaction, reading newspapers or books while sharing ideas and thoughts over a cup of tea.
207 Riddell Road, Glendowie
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Volunteers may help with the ambulance and events team, retail stores, health shuttle or Caring Caller programmes.
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As a Therapy Pets volunteer you will share your pet on visits to hospitals, rest homes, libraries and schools. While children and others enjoy the company of your pet, you can enjoy chats as well.
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We organise ocean swimming events for people of all ages and abilities. Exceptional safety, swimmer experience and attention to detail ensures top-class events that swimmers love taking part in. The Event Crew Limited bring together all kinds of swimmers to make the most of ocean swimming in spectacular settings.
Volunteer roles we have available include: helping at race registration, directing swimmers where needed, helping participants as they exit the water, helping set up and pack down, helping at the bag drop, taking photos, collecting tag bibs when swimmers cross the finish line, handing out bananas and water, replenishing water table.
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Tōtara Hospice honours living and dignifies dying by providing specialist palliative care and support to patients and their whānau across South and South-East Auckland. As a local charity, we deliver compassionate, expert care at no cost to those who need it, helping people live well with dignity and comfort.
Tōtara Hospice offers a range of rewarding opportunities across retail, fundraising, administration, hospitality, and patient support services. Whether you're welcoming visitors, assisting in our cafés and events, supporting office teams, or helping in our shops, your time, skills, and compassion help us support patients and whānau across South Auckland.
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Whānau Āwhina Plunket is a national not-for-profit organisation and New Zealand's largest provider of support services for the development, health and wellbeing of tamariki and whānau.
As a Plunket volunteer you will be supported by our amazing Community Services team. They'll help you find a volunteer role that you’d enjoy, and that works in harmony with your own family or work commitments. We have a range of roles that may work for you, from running new parent groups or playgroups, teaching early childhood education skills to teens or supporting our many fundraising events.
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Young Onset Dementia Collective creates ageappropriate opportunities for people living with dementia under to stay connected, active and contributing to their communities. Through volunteering, work-style activities, enrichment and social connection, we focus on what people can still do, creating purpose, contribution, belonging and opportunities to keep living life.
Our volunteers help make participation possible - supporting people living with younger onset dementia to volunteer, contribute, explore and stay connected. We welcome practical, social and creative people, drivers, activity supporters and those who can share skills or opportunities. You don’t need dementia experience, just openness, respect and a willingness to get involved.
Health
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Auckland East Arts Council is a not-for-profit group of local artists with an active membership. The group coordinates, encourages, promotes and supports the study and appreciation of all forms of artistic activities including crafts and other forms of cultural endeavours. Members meet weekly to paint together and the group holds workshops and exhibitions throughout the year. New members, both experienced and total beginners, are all welcome to join this friendly group.
Art / Culture
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Volunteers can help organise local events, local clean-ups, fund raising, and raising awareness on critical local concerns.
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Active since 2012, MBSJRA has helped to shape a vibrant and thriving community through advocacy, local improvements, and consistent communication with the community, the Local Board and Councillors. Recent initiatives include community engagement on PC120, speed safety advocacy, recycling drop-offs, creating a community memorial and ongoing advocacy for transport choice.
Volunteer opportunities with MBSJRA allow residents to actively shape their community. You can join the committee to advocate for and support local initiatives. Volunteers also help organise community meetings, draft council advocacy submissions, engage with the Local Board and support a range of neighbourhood initiatives.
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Neighbourhood Support New Zealand is a nationwide community-led movement bringing people together to create safe, resilient and connected communities.
As a volunteer, you will be in the community helping at local events, attending street meet-ups, informing people about Adopt-A-Drain and joining street beautification projects.
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Ōrākei Community Association are dedicated to obtaining opinion from and representing the interests of the Ōrākei suburb residents and to provide locals with relevant information.
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Local Boards are charged with decision-making on local issues, activities and services, and provide input into regional strategies, policies, plans and decisions. The Local Board’s role is to understand and act upon the priorities and preferences of its many communities and advocate for the ability for locals to have their say.
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We provide a collective voice for the residents of Remuera consulting where appropriate for the benefit of Remuera with agencies responsible for providing local infrastructure, amenities, and services. This involves convening Public Meetings, disseminating news via our website, and social media.
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Volunteers can help organise local events, local clean-ups, fund raising, and raising awareness on critical local concerns.
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We promote the interests of residents in the Stonefields area and foster community-based activities. We work closely with the Ōrākei Local Board to enhance Stonefields community facilities.
Civic
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Active Apirana is a charity developing a new mountain bike park and nature restoration project within Apirana Reserve (off St John's Road).
This initiative aims to create a safe, vibrant, and inclusive space to deliver equitable access to sport, recreation, and nature. The vision includes four downhill and one uphill trail, and eventually a hard surface pump track, all surrounded by native planting.
The project is focused on building community, improving wellbeing, and creating a lasting green legacy in the heart of the city, serving both the Ōrākei and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki areas.
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ASG is working with communities across Auckland to promote sustainability through waste reduction, recycling education, repair initiatives, food waste prevention, and practical workshops. We engage diverse communities, share knowledge, encourage behaviour change, and support people to adopt simple everyday actions that protect the environment and create a more sustainable future.
ASG welcomes volunteers to support Repair Café events by sharing skills, assisting with repairs, welcoming participants, helping with event setup, and promoting reuse and waste reduction. Volunteers play an important role in creating a community space where people can learn repair skills, reduce landfill waste, and contribute to a more sustainable Auckland.
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The Crisp Packet Project UK started in 2019, taking foil packaging fusing with single use plastic to make a variety of products to help the less fortunate. During Covid lockdown Chip Packet Project NZ (CPPNZ) has been formed.
We are encouraging individuals and groups around New Zealand to be involved in making survival blankets from waste foil packaging.
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Conservation Volunteers New Zealand (CVNZ) is a non-profit organisation which aims to connect people with nature. We believe that everyone can make a difference to the health of our environment. Throughout the year volunteers can get involved in a variety of activities, including planting native trees, litter clean ups and eradicating pests and weeds. Through these activities we aim to restore our native forests, and protect our freshwater ecosystems and coastlines.
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The Eastern Bays Songbird Project is a not-for-profit organisation aimed at enabling the community to create an urban pest free sanctuary where our native and endemic flora and fauna can thrive. We provide tools and advice on best practice removal of both pest plants and pest mammals.
One of our main activities is handing out free rat traps and possums traps in the Eastern Bays suburbs. We also have regular weeding and planting days throughout the year. We also carry out pest monitoring four times per year.
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Friends of Orakei Basin are focussed on the park’s environmental and community wellbeing. There is lots of room to get involved, whether as a one-off or regular, you’re welcome!
Volunteer opportunities include litter clean ups, pest plant removal, planting and predator animal trap monitoring. We’re also interested in the many histories of Orakei Basin and in the ways local communities and visitors experience space and place in the park, as well as advocating to decision makers to protect and enhance this gem in the Auckland East area.
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The Trust is undertaking the ecological restoration of Motuihe Island by restoring, enhancing and protecting the indigenous flora and fauna and to provide opportunities for interpreted conservation, heritage and educational experience.
Volunteers will be provided with opportunities to participate in weeding, track maintenance, nursery work, kiosk coverage, rare plant project, monitoring of Kiwi, Wetapunga, Geckos, bird surveys, NZ Dotterel, Little Blue Penguin, Fluttering Shearwater.
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The Trust provides opportunities for people of all ages to get actively involved in conservation through ecological restoration work on Motutapu in the Hauraki Gulf. Create a lasting legacy by helping propagate seedlings in our native plant nursery, plant native trees and undertake weed control in the regenerating forest.
We hold volunteer workdays during the week and at weekends for individuals, families, corporate teams and community groups. No experience necessary, and regular or occasional volunteers welcome. Enjoy a day out on the beautiful Hauraki Gulf while doing valuable hands-on work. Overnight volunteer camps are also held from time to time.
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Ngā Kaitiaki Hapori o Pourewa (The Community Guardians of Pourewa) is a community-led network that coordinates environmental restoration and community engagement across the Pourewa Valley. Working with mana whenua, volunteers, schools, community groups, and partner organisations, it restores and protects the valley's forests, streams, biodiversity, and through collaborative stewardship.
Volunteers can join weekday or weekend working bees across the Pourewa Valley, including Selwyn Bush with Pourewa Restoration Group, Kepa Bush with Friends of Kepa Bush and the Eastern Bays Songbird Project.
Activities include seasonal planting, rescuing native plants from invasive weeds, and light track maintenance.
Sessions: Wednesdays, 8:30 am–12 pm; Sundays, 9–11am.
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The Tāmaki Estuary Protection Society (TEPS) is not-for-profit organisation, an incorporated society and registered charity. Our focus is safeguarding the life-supporting capacity of the Tamaki Estuary.
Founded in 1969, TEPS was instrumental in the creation of the Tahuna Torea Nature Reserve as a counter proposal to a landfill.
Our vision is that the Tāmaki Estuary (Te Wai o Taiki) and its tributaries are a thriving ecosystem, abundant in diverse native flora and fauna.
TEPS activities include advocating to decision makers; participating in clean-ups, pollution reporting, pest control, wildlife surveys and planting.
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We’re a busy Community Recycling Centre offering unique second-hand and upcycled treasures in our Reuse Shop, as well recycling services on site and inorganics redistribution. We’re also home to a vibrant community of reuse artists, upcyclers and volunteers who are committed to growing the circular economy in Aotearoa.
Volunteering with us could look like regular days assisting with operations in our reuse shop to one off days helping bring workshops and events to life for our community. We also have volunteers helping with e-waste deconstruction and joining the Chip Packet Project in their mission to keep kiwis warm.
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We run two projects in the Howick Ward area. We provide a free possum trap loan service to households on request. We have a large mustelid (weasel, stoat, ferret) trapping network in private properties around the coast line and up the Mangemangeroa Valley.
We always wish to expand our mustelid trapping network. You wil be trained in how to use our DOC200/250 traps safely before performing trap checks alone. The time commitment is up to half a day per month, and timing is completely flexible. Driving license and own transport are essential.
Environment
Safety
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Brake is a road safety charity working to prevent road deaths and injuries and support people affected by crashes.
Brake coordinates Road Safety Week, advocates for safer roads and helps communities to campaign for changes locally. We produce free support resources for people who have been bereaved and injured in crashes.
Volunteer opportunities include being a local community Brake Champion, helping with events and fundraising, and assisting with administrative tasks.
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Helping build safer communities in partnership with the police.
Every day people who are trained to know what to look for as they act as extra "eyes and ears" for the police.
Helping to fundraise for the patrol with activities like Safer Plates.
Meeting likeminded people from different backgrounds and building friendships.
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Our patrollers are the Eyes and Ears of the Police, walking and driving around streets checking that all is well regarding crime, graffiti, etc.
We patrol Ellerslie and Stonefields.
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We are "eyes and ears of the police" in the suburbs of Glen Innes, Point England, Wai o Taki Bay and Panmure. To learn about us first-hand you are invited to "ride along" with two of our existing patrol team on a 2-3 hour patrol,
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Our patrollers are the Eyes and Ears of the Police, walking and driving around streets checking that all is well regarding crime, graffiti, etc.
We patrol Mt Wellington, Sylvia Park and Panmure.
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Neighbourhood Support is a nationwide community-led movement bringing people and neighbourhoods together to create safe, resilient, and connected communities.
It is free to join, and your volunteer activities can include attending street meetups, hosting/joining street barbeques, participating in kai/seed swaps and joining in street beautification projects.
Food/Gardens
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Bellyful Central Auckland branch nourishes and connects communities by cooking and delivering a set of three free frozen meals to whänau with babies or young children who live in our area and who need support. We also support Little Treasures by supplying meals to the Neonatal unit at Starship Hospital.
Our volunteers fulfil one or more of the following two roles: attending our monthly cookathons where we bulk cook five different meals; deliver meals to families who like in our area; and participating in our fundraising events.
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We are a charitable dining concept. We solve 3 huge problems we have in NZ: food waste, food poverty and social isolation.
We rescue perfectly good food that would otherwise go to waste and turn it into 3-course meals that we serve at our pay-as-you-feel restaurants.
VOLUNTEER: Register on our website as an individual or a group, and we can guarantee you’ll make new friends, and pick up some skills along the way.
www.everybodyeats.nz
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Gift-The-Garden activates people and places to help resolve today’s environmental challenges, in a new era of living and working WITH nature for mutual health and wellbeing. Alone, each garden provides some benefit to people and nature BUT en masse, significant impact happens. Gardens are delivered by volunteers working alongside professionals.
Gift-The-Garden works in three ways:
> Families ‘Gift’ their garden to nature, welcoming, sustaining
and nurturing life.> The Garden ‘Gifts’ back to friends and whanau with food, joy
and wellbeing.> Friends, Whanau and other key stakeholders like the
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We spread kindness through home-baking, so that people facing tough times feel seen and valued.
We bake and deliver to non-profits across the health, social services, food provision and community service sectors.
Are you a keen baker who can also help delivering baking to our recipient organisations?
Or are you someone who doesn’t bake but can help deliver baking to those who need it?
If so, awesome! You’d volunteer at least once a month but can tailor your volunteer preferences to suit you.
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Ha’ape Mata Mei Langi ‘O Glen Innes is a welcoming group for elderly, disabled, and underprivileged members of the Tongan community. They meet every week at the Glen Innes Community Hall to connect, support one another, and improve their overall wellbeing.
Each weekly gathering includes prayer, singing, gentle exercise, arts and crafts, gardening, and other enjoyable activities. The group also encourages learning new life skills, such as using public transport to help members become more confident and independent. They regularly join activities with other community groups to share experiences, make new connections, and learn together. The group also takes part in local events, including celebrating Tongan Language Week with the Glen Innes Library and Te Oro Music and Arts Centre.
Volunteers are always welcome to join the group. Whether you can help with exercise sessions, healthy eating, arts and crafts, sewing, gardening, or share your knowledge and skills, your time and support can make a meaningful difference while providing a rewarding experience for everyone involved.
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The community garden, located behind the Meadowbank Community Centre, is a vibrant community space where people of all ages and backgrounds can grow vegetables and fruit, learn and share gardening skills, make new connections, and cultivate a stronger, more connected community.
The community garden is run by volunteers, who help with everything from weeding and seed sowing to planting, watering, fertilising, and harvesting. No matter your level of gardening experience, you're warmly welcome to get involved. Come and help us grow, learn, and share as a community.
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At Oke Charity, we build awesome outdoor classrooms that make learning fun and inclusive for all kids. Join us in transforming education with nature and creativity. Let’s make every school a cool place to learn!
Outdoor Classroom Working Bees: Join hands-on events to build and maintain outdoor classrooms, making education fun and inclusive.
Board of Trustees: Bring your expertise to our leadership team, guiding strategic decisions and ensuring our mission's success.
Growth Support: Use your skills in marketing, fundraising, or admin to help expand our impact and reach more communities.
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We are a community-initiated urban garden focused on growing local kai. We want to provide as much food as possible and build and share skills in a safe and welcoming environment. We provide CSA vegetable boxes for subscribers which are grown using organic principles and gift excess to the community.
Volunteers needed with a keen desire to garden, produce healthy food and help with a variety of tasks. Garden sessions are Tuesdays and Fridays 10am-1pm plus weekend working-bees. We also need support with organising, marketing, events, fundraising or any of the other many areas that keep the garden running.
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Te Pourewa Reserve is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of native ecosystems. Our mahi includes reforestation of Tamaki native ecosystem, pest control, sustainable gardening, and cultural education. We work to protect and enhance the natural environment for future generations.
Volunteers at Te Pourewa Reserve can engage in hands-on activities like tree planting, weed management, native plant care, and maintaining community gardens. Join us in our efforts to restore the land and preserve our cultural heritage.
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The core purpose of NZRDA is to provide interaction with horses to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing disability, or who have specific challenges or needs.
We aim to enable and support disabled people to achieve good lives including meaningful participation in, and contribution to, important life activities and roles in their community.
Volunteer roles include side walking, horse leading, and grooming/gearing up the horses. ACRDA runs sessions on Thursday mornings during terms 1,2 and 4 at the Meadowbank Pony Club, Kohimarama Road.
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We harness the power of community, through connecting adult volunteers with tamariki in their own communities. BBBS Auckland provides children aged 6-12 with a professionally supported mentoring relationship. We match children with a volunteer mentor who will be a positive role model and support them as they navigate growing up.
Becoming a mentor to a child for a minimum of 12 months or more within your community. The commitment involves one/two hours a week, the volunteer will receive monthly support from a trained professional and will go through training, interviewing and police vetting for the safety of the match.
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Cheekee Hero Charity empowers tamariki (children) and rangatahi (youth) to become the hero of their own stories, to celebrate their unique talents and perspective, and to inspire others to join the quest for more inclusive and compassionate world.
Volunteers can help plan, organise, campaign and fund raise for the Cheekee Hero day at Ōrākei School on Friday 6th December 2024. The funds raised will go toward structured literacy resources and the “monster conversations” communication tool for students.
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IEast City Community Trust is a vibrant, multi-use venue dedicated to bringing communities together. We provide our facilities to local sports clubs, schools, and cultural groups, supporting Tamariki and Rangatahi through sports, wellbeing initiatives, and community-based events.
The East City Community Trust at Barfoot & Thompson Stadium seeks volunteers for parking coordination during community and sports events, as well as painting, and gardening jobs. We also need help with book sorting, logistics, and event organization for the GABBS Bookfair in November. Join us and make a difference!
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The Eastern Bays Toy Library is a not-for-profit organisation that has been serving local families since 2008. We assist parents of pre-school aged children by providing a range of high quality toys to support learning through play. Through play, children learn problem solving, communication, develop fine motor skills, creativity, and have fun!
We have volunteer opportunities available for committee members, who support the various administrative functions that help the library to run (e.g. accounts, fundraising, marketing), and for duty shifts, to support operations during the library's opening hours (e.g. set up & pack down, checking toys in & out).
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IMAgEN8 is a registered charity whose purpose is to foster sustainable connections with New Zealand's natural environment in our diverse communities through education, photography and technology.
We run nature photography workshops on school grounds and nature reserves that connect students with Nature, enhance their wellbeing and foster environmental stewardship through creative expression. We publish books and a digital magazine, Compassionate Nature, with contributions from students and our community.
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Small letters. Big humanity. We host community letter-writing events and outreach programmes that transform handwritten words into lasting connections, strengthening wellbeing and bringing the youth of Aotearoa closer together. Our activities unites volunteers, students and young people to promote kindness, reduce loneliness, and strengthen community wellbeing.
Write a letter. Change a life. Volunteers can write letters of encouragement, support community events, facilitate school workshops, help with photography, social media, fundraising, and outreach using their unique skills to build a kinder, more connected New Zealand.
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Orakei Sea Scouts are based on the edge of Orakei Basin and have been operating for nearly 75 years, teaching generations of children aged 6-15years a love of the sea and sailing. They offer a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment for young people to learn new skills, be introduced to the great outdoors, develop their individual potential and feel a sense of pride, confidence and belonging.
As well as water-based activities which include sailing, rowing and kayaking, they offer traditional land scouting activities such as hiking, camping and pioneering.
Orakei Sea Scouts also participates in the Scouting New Zealand activities, including national scout schools and the tri-annual National Scout Jamboree. There is also a National Sea Scout Regatta, held the year after the Jamboree, which involves ten days of water activities.
The adults involved with Sea Scouts are all volunteers and there is a lot to do! If any locals are looking for a volunteering opportunity and have skills around boat or kayak maintenance, or building or handyman skills to help maintain the building, drains, gutters etc, you would be very welcome to connect with the Sea Scouts!
Find out more or make contact with Orakei Sea Scouts
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Children of people in prison are the most vulnerable in our community. Pillars volunteers supports them in two main ways:
Mentoring children of prisoners aged betweem 5-17 years old and attending numerous fun events with them throughout the year.
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Safari Multicultural Playgroups, run by Belong Aotearoa, are free playgroups for migrant and refugee background mums with children aged 0-5.
We have six playgroups: Lynfield, Panmure, Papatoetoe, Manurewa, Henderson and Avondale.Each playgroup offers a van transport service plus English classes to Mums. We also support women’s settlement with relevant presentations and parenting classes, connecting them to community services.
We are looking for volunteer English teachers, ideally fluent or competent speakers of English, who have a passion for supporting migrant and refugee women.
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Model boat building. Public boats for hire at school galas and exhibitions.
We are located on Panmure Basin near Peterson Reserve.
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St Chads offers Scouting activities for children and young people aged 5-18. These include lots of outdoor activities such as camping, tramping, orienteering and navigation, pioneering - building of structures and problem-solving, water-based activities, cooking, as well as activities such as arts, crafts and games.
Our sessions help young people to discover and learn skills, try new things, work individually and as part of a team, and develop leadership.
Volunteering opportunities include helping with a weekly section night (1-2 hours depending on the age group) and helping to plan/organise activities, being part of the Group Committee, and helping behind the scenes with administration. Please note as this involves working with children, police vetting is required (this is undertaken through Scouts New Zealand).
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We are the University of Auckland branch of the Student Volunteer Army, aiming to increase Auckland volunteering.
Since our launch in 2021, we have become a fully fledged club at the University of Auckland, partnering with Sustainable Coastlines, Everybody Eats, and the University to facilitate a range of volunteering events in Tāmaki Makaurau.
The goal of our club is to run meaningful events which improve our communities, enrich the lives of our volunteers, and encourage more students to give back.
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Auckland Challenge are coordinators of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award for the greater Auckland Region. Auckland Challenge coordinates The Award on behalf of several schools as well as providing an opportunity to do The Award for youth who have left school, home schoolers and those attending schools and organisations where The Award isn’t run.
As coordinators for the Award our role is to guide you through The Award, help you find activities, approve and verify your activities, mentor you through, and sign off your Award. With Auckland Challenge you get unlimited email, phone and online support throughout your Award.
We provide mentoring, support and guidance for participants throughout and after their Award Journey, helping participants to reach their full potential.
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TS Achilles is part of the NZCF, a disciplined, uniformed, youth training organisation which provides leadership, personal development and operational training. Activities for the rangatahi involved include sailing, rifle shooting, leadership development, first aid and more. Adult staff support the operation of the unit, delivering activities and training.
Opportunities for volunteers are wide-ranging. This includes options for administrative tasks, managing uniform or equipment stores, ensuring the upkeep of unit boats, organising training for cadets, amongst others. Many staff also teach lessons to the cadets, including topics such as first aid, military knowledge, chartwork, leadership, and sailing.
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We are the local youth council for the Ōrākei area and aim to uplift the youth in our community. We do this by delivering projects such as our Quiz Night and Tree Planting events. In 2021, our strategic goals were to improve the connectivity and sustainability of our local community.
Even with the complications and disruption of lockdowns, we delivered 6 projects, engaging almost 200 rangatahi. These projects included our Beach Clean Up, Quiz Night, Sustainability Week, and our online Connecting in Lockdown TikTok Challenge.
This year, we are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our local youth with an exciting work programme including our Hauora Conference, Film Festival, and our local photography showcase Ōrākei Snapshots.
Youth
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Age Concern Auckland, a charitable organisation, which serves those over 65, offering significant services across Auckland. Staffed by diverse, skilled individuals, it includes administrative, social, ethnic, ageing well, and intervention teams with health promoters, social workers, and counsellors, ensuring professional and safe community support.
Our visitors are volunteers who are keen to spend time with an older person for about an hour each week to enjoy conversation and shared interests and activities. Our volunteer visitors are from a variety of backgrounds and ages. What they have in common is warmth, friendliness and a desire to make a difference in the life of an older person.
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Aotearoa Africa Foundation (AAF) is a community-led organisation supporting African and wider migrant communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. AAF strengthens connection, inclusion and participation through community development, women’s and youth programmes, training, advocacy, food support, and initiatives that promote wellbeing, opportunity, leadership and stronger, more connected communities.
Aotearoa Africa Foundation is seeking passionate volunteers to help strengthen our communities. Whether you can support events, youth and women’s programmes, food distribution, community outreach, administration or advocacy, your time and skills can make a meaningful difference. Join us, build connections, share your talents, and help create stronger, inclusive communities across Aotearoa.
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Athletics Auckland (AAI) is the Regional Sports body for Athletics in the Auckland Region. AAI, along with Athletics NZ is hosting the NZ Track & Field Championships in March 2027 and 2028. We are seeking volunteers in roles that include assisting with officials at Field events; escorting athletes to their event site; assisting in the Call Room, entry gate, post-event and more.
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Auckland Action Against Poverty (AAAP) walks alongside whānau as they (learn how to) advocate for themselves and others for their rights and entitlements, when navigating the system (e.g. WINZ, ACC, housing).
We are also community activists for systems change so that everybody has their human rights. AAAP connects with Youth to advocate and support with all beneficiary rights needs and homelessness and building better opportunities to support their individual growth needs. AAAP is looking for trustworthy non-judgemental volunteers to:
be trained in personal advocacy to assist people access their entitlements such as income support.
for coordination and back-end administration, including a treasurer, taking meeting notes, comms/social media etc.
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Auckland Coastguard is a dedicated team of volunteers committed to saving lives at sea. A vital part of the maritime community, we provide essential search and rescue services and support those in need on the water.
We have crew vacancies every now and again for those tat wish to get involved. Please come and see the team if this is something you would like to hear more about.
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Auckland Restorative Justice Trust (ARJT) is a registered charitable Trust that delivers restorative justice services for the Auckland and North Shore District Courts.
Restorative justice focuses on redressing the harm experienced by victims of crime by holding the offender to account for what they have done. The process usually involves the victim and the offender coming face-to-face at a meeting called a restorative justice conference. This meeting allows the victim to express how the offending has affected them, and allows all the people present to acknowledge the harm that has been caused and identify ways to put things right. If a victim does not want to meet the offender but still wants them to be held accountable the offender can take part in a community panel conference. In this process, a group of trained community volunteers meets with the offender and their support people in a facilitated conversation about what happened and how the offender can make amends.
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240,000 people EVERY DAY to receive clean water and sanitation facilities as a result of the efforts of BeyondWater. Except for our local staff, all others involved in our work are volunteers.
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Big Buddy matches volunteer male adults (20+) with boys who do not have a father figure or male role model in their lives. Through weekly outings, boys and their mentors share time in the community, building positive connections through shared interests and a commitment to showing up.
Our volunteer male mentors come from all across Auckland and would be involved in meeting with a boy (aged 7-13) on a weekly basis for 2-3 hours at a time. Aside from being a positive role model, there is plenty of opportunity to explore and share in interests, hobbies and community events.
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Carpoolin is a community-first ride sharing platform that makes commuting more sustainable, affordable, and connected.
Transport to many events is an afterthought, and when transport options are limited, many of us will have to look for typically-more expensive alternatives. Carpooling works, and we want to be the platform that allows these conversations to take place. One that is created for communities and making it safer by design.
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Taku pou whakawhirinaki i ngā wā o te porotaitaka – My source of strength in moments of adversity.
Citizens Advice Bureau provides free, confidential, independent information and advice to anyone. We help people know what their rights are and how to access services they need.
Clients contact us with a huge variety of issues, sometimes very complex. Typical areas of enquiry include housing and tenancy, employment, consumer, family and relationships.
We offer weekly and fortnightly clinics with registered professionals (lawyers, employment specialists, family justice mediators) as well as Justices of the Peace Service Desk.
Glen Innes: 100 Line Road
Ōrākei: 156 Kepa Road
Panmure: 7-13 Pilkington Road
Sylvia Park: 286 Mt Wellington Hwy
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Many people with intellectual disabilities experience various forms of abuse, including physical, financial, psychological, and emotional. Citizen Advocates focus on building long-term, one-to-one relationships that empower people to have their voices heard, protect their rights, reduce social isolation, and be more included in their community.
Our volunteer advocates build genuine, long-term friendships with people who may be socially isolated, vulnerable, or facing difficult challenges. They do not make decisions for the person; instead, they walk alongside empowering people to have their voices heard, exercise their rights, and live more independently.
Flexible commitment, comprehensive training, and ongoing support are provided.
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Many seniors struggle to connect with their loved ones as they don’t know how to use gadgets like phones or laptops. Digital Seniors seeks to erase that barrier and help seniors feel supported and empowered as they learn through free one-on-one support by volunteers.
Our volunteers provide one-on-one digital coaching to seniors who bring their device and ask questions in a positive, fun and social environment so they can feel confident enough to do it by themselves.
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We are a not-for-profit and teach English to migrants and people with a refugee background - we provide classes as well as volunteer home tutoring in all parts of Auckland.
Our vision is a cohesive society where our learners can settle well and achieve their goals. This includes feeling safe, a sense of belonging and being able to participate in and contribute to all aspects of life (social, economic, cultural and political).
Volunteer home tutoring: We are looking for volunteers to tutor people with a migrant or refugee background in English to help them settle successfully in Aotearoa New Zealand. Your commitment is to visit your learner once a week at home and tutor them for 1-2 hours.
We will support you to do this through comprehensive NZQA-approved training (free), ongoing support from a coordinator, and access to an online community of similar volunteers.
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The GIFC provides holistic solutions to complex social problems with wrap around support. Our programs help with the environment, youth, women, the elderly and families.
Volunteers can work with youth, with our social enterprises, our assist women in their journey to empowerment.
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Volunteers are the heart of Habitat for Humanity. With seven ReStore op shops we always need volunteers.
Volunteering offers a great way to meet new people, develop new skills and give back to your community. By joining our caring community, you can be the heart of change in yours.
Volunteer in one of our 7 ReStore op shops, Curtain Bank or Healthy Homes programme, meet new people, gain new skills and experience and have fun while supporting the work of Habitat for Humanity.
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Inner Wheel Club of Auckland East is part of International Inner Wheel, one of the world’s largest women’s voluntary service organisations, with over 108,000 members in over 100 countries.
Inner Wheel has three key objects:
– To promote true friendship
– To encourage the ideals of personal service
– To foster international understanding
We are a team of women volunteers with a wealth of experience who think creatively, and take initiative to support our communities.
We meet and create true friendships with like-minded women. Inner Wheel enables us to share and use our skills while helping others and also develop new skills through working together.
Use your skills to play a purposeful role in your community. Do something fun and meaningful with a group who share similar passions. Come and join us.
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Lions members volunteer to support charities every year, and these have included City Mission, Diabetes NZ and hospices.
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We are a community workshop for socialising and sharing hobbies – a non-profit registered charity. We support many community projects. Most members are retired but open to all. Our workshop includes wood work, metal work / engineering, and electronics/technology. We regularly contribute to community events with our toy car stand, and we have speakers on topics including men’s health, members’ personal stories, and others.
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The NZJapan Society ofAuckland Inc was founded in 1960 and serves s a two-way bridge between two countries - New Zealand and Japan. We promote goodwill and understanding through cultural exchanges and education, including Taste of Japan, our biennial community celebration that showcases Japanese culture and food.
We are looking for volunteers to help coordinate and work at Taste of Japan 2025. We need people willing to help set up the venue, assist with events and guide attendees.
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When you volunteer for Red Cross, you’re becoming a member of an internationally recognised movement for good. Our mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and enhancing community resilience.
Our Meals on Wheels service supports older, ill, and disabled people living at home who would otherwise struggle to provide healthy meals for themselves. We need volunteers keen to deliver hot meals and a friendly chat, to people in need across New Zealand.
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When you volunteer for Red Cross, you’re becoming a member of an internationally recognised movement for good. Our mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and enhancing community resilience.
As a volunteer retail assistant, you’ll help create a welcoming environment for our customers. You’ll do day-to-day tasks that help the shop run smoothly, in a flexible supportive environment, serving customers in a friendly, professional way. A love for fashion and an eye for design is always a bonus!
Uber Clothing Drive: New Zealand Red Cross and Uber are holding an annual clothing drive on Saturday 17 October, 2026 to accept quality, pre-loved clothing donations for resale in Red Cross Shops. Get involved with the community and help divert goods from landfill by volunteering at this one-day outdoor event.
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One World One Family New Zealand has shared over 5,200 hot meals with whānau experiencing homelessness since 2024, brings companionship to elders across five Auckland care homes, runs values workshops for tamariki, and funds life-saving heart surgeries for Pacific children. Part of a global movement across 100 countries.
Cook and share meals on Saturday nights along our Auckland city route. Visit elders in care homes for conversation and activities on weekends. Help facilitate values workshops for tamariki aged 8 to 10. Support events, fundraising, social media, and communications. No experience needed - training and aroha provided.
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Since 2016 Open Road has supported over 1000 former refugees around Aotearoa to gain a drivers licence. A drivers licence offers new arrivals opportunities for employment and study, access to health care, social inclusion and participation, and more. If you are patient and friendly, love to drive and enjoy meeting people from around the world this role would suit you! Open Road needs volunteer driving mentors in South Auckland who have held their full licence for 2 + years.
Two, one hour sessions in car per week, plus travel time to South Auckland for lessons, for a period of 16-20 weeks (depending on how long the learners take to learn the skills needed for sitting their test).
A dual control practice car is provided.
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Planet FM, the voice of Auckland, is a multi-lingual community radio station, broadcasting over 100 programmes in more than 30 languages since 1987. Planet FM offers live streaming from our web site, available 5 minutes after broadcast, plus regular weekly programmes on air, at 104.6 FM. Supporting communities of language and culture, reducing social isolation and promoting social cohesion, Planet FM is a not for profit organisation reflecting diverse voices across Auckland.
Planet FM offers opportunities for individuals and groups to make radio programmes and postcast series to get their messages out to their communities and the public.
Training in planning and recording programmes is provided by staff. All programmes are made by volunteers. Planet FM needs volunteers with project management skills, communications, database, and social media experience.
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Our mission is to create inclusive and empowering sports and recreation events that foster active participation, promote Turangawaewae, Manamotuhake, Hauora and Manaakitanga and to celebrate the diverse rainbow communities in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific.
Are you ready to SLAY? Join our Rainbow Games team and help create an unforgettable experience for everyone! Sign up NOW and let’s do this!
From helping point people in the right direction to sports officials we need it all.
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Through The HEART Movement, we support whānau in Tāmaki (Glen Innes, Point England and Panmure) to grow healthy relationships in all areas of their lives, youth, families, neighbours, work, anywhere in community. We do this through running workshops, community BBQ’s, sharing social media posts, sending out a regular newsletter and supporting community-led ideas.
We also have a community garden that’s in the middle of Tāmaki (Glen Innes, Point England and Panmure) that supports locals to learn about gardening and gives locals access to space to grow.
The HEART Movements needs regular volunteers to help us with some behind the scenes things – like writing up newsletters, organising our workshops, managing our social media, and also some community volunteering like driving our BBQ to parks and cooking sausages.
The Community Garden needs some experienced gardeners to help maintain the garden while also inviting local community members to join in and learn. It would also be amazing to get some behind the scene planners.
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REAF (Refugee Education for Adults and Families) operates as part of Selwyn College. We work with adults from refugee backgrounds, helping them learn English and other skills in order to settle successfully into life in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Our students come from diverse cultures, making REAF a vibrant, inclusive, learning community.
We welcome volunteer drivers who could pick up and drop off students (who would otherwise have to take 3 buses to get to REAF). Many of our students would also love the opportunity to practise driving with an experienced, licensed driver. We are also always in need of volunteer gardeners.
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Remuera Lions Club activities fall under four broad categories:
1. Service activities, e.g. Assisting youth and the community at large by attending and/or participating in their events. This can include fund raising for charities, collecting glasses for repair and sending to ther Pacific, visiting Rest Homes, cooking at the Salvation Army Hostel, assisting people with low vision at their meetings, gardening, painting school plasygrounds, etc.
2. Fundraising activities, e.g. The Magic Show, distributing health and safety pamphlets, sellng Christmas cakes
3. Meetings - twice a month at St Marks Church hall.
4. Donations, e.g. Magic Show recipients, Outward Bound and Spriti of Adventure candidates, fundig of the Junior Citizens and Junior Speechmakers evbenings, foodbanks, family refuge, Himalayan Trust school project, response to nastional and international calasmities.
Remuera Lions Club also contributes to worldwide Lions Club activities related to Hunger, Environment, Childhood Cancer, Diabetes and Vision.
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U3A is University of the Third Age. We have monthly branch meetings with a speaker and other presentations.
There are around 20 study and interest groups to choose from, such as Science around us; NZ history; Classic movies; Foodies group; Health and fitness; Genealogy; Music appreciation and many more. Groups have 8-12 members on average.
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Rotarians are people who share their time and energy to help the community and have FUN doing it. Rotary is made up of men and women from all walks of life and all cultural backgrounds and age groups.
We are part of a worldwide organisation which operates clubs in over 210 countries. Rotary’s 1.2 million members tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges, locally and globally.
Recent and planned activities include book distribution to local primary schools, food packing for Salvation Army, fund raising for autism, club quiz night, Star Ship Hospital equipment, choir event, polos for school achievers, used laptops for Fiji, and numerous Rotary Youth programmes.
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Whether you are early in your career or more experienced, we are a group diverse across backgrounds and cultures joined together with a passion for community service and friendship. We get together regularly and are incredibly effective in undertaking many meaningful community projects, both large and small, and have a big emphasis on providing regular opportunities for involving members, partners, family and friends in all we do including socials.
We invite you to contact us whether to support us as a volunteer, a sponsor, to ask about membership or just to find out more about what we do at Rotary.
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Members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship.
Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group from all cultures, professions and age groups, who share your drive to contribute to your community through service and leadership.
Areas of focus are; Education & Literacy, Maternal & Child Health, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Disease Prevention, Water Sanitation & Hygiene, Community & Economic Development, and the Environment.
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We rescue dogs and puppies, finding loving homes for them.
Volunteering is a great way to help pets in need and meet other caring humans like you who love dogs. There are a number of opportunities to lend a helping paw in the Saving Hope rescue operation.
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Scale Marine is a model boat club based on the Panmure Basin where we have a building and boat. Our club purpose is to foster model boat building among people of all ages. New members are always welcome.
Club members volunteer to assist the club when attending School Galas and exhibitions where we show case the club.
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Our volunteer programme at the Māngere Animal Centre supports daily operations through hands-on roles in animal care, fostering, customer service, and administration. Volunteers contribute their time and compassion to care for animals on site, support the team, and help create positive outcomes for animals in our community.
Volunteer opportunities at the Auckland Centre in Mangere include animal care, cleaning, enrichment, customer service support, fostering, and administrative tasks. Roles vary in commitment and skill level, allowing volunteers to contribute in ways that suit their availability while supporting the welfare and rehoming of animals.
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What we do:
> Protect Tamaki Drive as a Scenic Way, public amenity and visitor destination;
> Preserve the accessible coastal environment for living, working, enjoying;
> Protect the natural character and enhance recreation opportunities and amenities;
> Resist further commercialism and development on the seaward side;
> dvocateforprotectionofcoastalvegetation, beach and water quality.
Volunteer opportunities:
> Website development, Facebook and public media development, delivering meeting notices, advocacy, and becoming a committee member.
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Volunteering Auckland supports not for profit organisations in the Auckland area to connect with and engage volunteers through our website.
We help:
NFPs find and manage their volunteers effectively
Individuals find volunteer opportunities that suit them
We help corporates find team volunteering activities
Volunteering Auckland advocates for volunteering across Auckland.
About 200 roles for individual volunteers feature on our website at any time. The range is extensive - from animal care, business support, conservation, health & medical to driving, sports, fundraising, retail, mentoring and social support.
Our Employee Volunteer Programme matches corporate employee teams with the community projects of NFP members.
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The William C Daldy is a twin screw, coal-fired steam tug. We are Auckland’s most stable, fun and affordable charter boat for our size.
We have a qualification framework that allows volunteers to gain qualifications in sailing and engineering. Other volunteer roles are hospitality, marine deck and stoking.