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Our Roles

Browse our diverse variety of volunteer opportunities that are spread throughout Te Tai Tokerau.

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Grant Committee Member

Northland Community Foundation

Northland Community Foundation is seeking volunteer to join our Grants Committee for the 2026 funding round. Each year, we distribute funding to support community organisations across Te Tai Tokerau Northland.

  • Administration
  • Both/Flexible
  • Home Based
  • Ref: 1760

Board Member Volunteer (Governance Role)

Whangarei Rape Crisis Group Incorporated

We are seeking a volunteer Board Member to join our governance team at Whangārei Rape Crisis. This is a strategic (non‑operational) role where you will help guide the organisation, ensure strong governance, and support long‑term sustainability.

  • Committee & Board
  • Both/Flexible
  • Whangarei
  • Ref: 1759

Secretary & Minute Taker for Men's Shed

Whangarei Mens Shed Inc.

Support Whangarei Men’s Shed as Secretary and ensure that we continue to enhance the health (mental and physical) of the men of Whangarei and assist with projects for the community.

  • Committee & Board
  • Both/Flexible
  • Whangarei
  • Ref: 1646

Walking Support - Paihia

Blind Low Vision NZ

Do you love walking and connecting with others? Join us as a volunteer to support a local member stay active and connected.

  • Social Support
  • Both/Flexible
  • Paihia
  • Ref: 1758

Literacy Coach - Remote

Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust

Literacy coach working 1:1 using video-conference. No experience necessary as we provide all the training and support.

  • Tutoring
  • Both/Flexible
  • Home Based
  • Ref: 1618

Admin Support

WINGS

We are looking for someone to offer tech. assistance to a leadership venture, with smartphone use; laptop document filing, recording member details; basic Word use; making posters; how to post on social media.

  • Administration
  • Both/Flexible
  • Whangarei
  • Ref: 1756

Visitor Host

The Shutter Room

Join our team and support the arts in the heart of Whangarei! The Shutter Room Collective is a group of photographers that are based at the back of the old library. We are seeking friendly faces to help out as gallery and visitor hosts.

  • Hosting
  • Both/Flexible
  • Whangarei
  • Ref: 1239

Life Story Writer

North Haven Hospice

Hospice is seeking a Life Story Writer to compassionately capture and honour the lived experiences of people with life‑limiting illness.

  • Companionship
  • Both/Flexible
  • Whangarei
  • Ref: 1747

Chairperson

Te Kamo Community Inc.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced community advocate to lead our Society and chair monthly committee meetings to ensure the smooth operation of our organisation.

  • Committee & Board
  • Both/Flexible
  • Whangarei
  • Ref: 1755

Client Liaison Volunteers for WanderWell

Far North Search and Rescue

Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity to assist members of the community who are at risk of getting lost or going missing? Land Search and Rescue is seeking empathetic and well-organised volunteers to help issue WanderSearch devices.

  • Practical Help
  • Both/Flexible
  • Whangarei, Dargaville, Waipu
  • Ref: 1754