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

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Kaitaia Community Garden/Mara Kai

EcoCentre Kaitaia

Our Community Garden/Mara Kai is at the Te Hiku Connect, 12 Puckey Ave. The garden is tucked away at the back. Everyone is welcome!

  • Gardening
  • Working Hours
  • Kaitaia
  • Ref: 1114

Supplementary Staff for NZ Cadet Forces

No. 20 Squadron (Whangarei Branch) Air Training Corps

Join up to be part of an amazing organisation that helps shape the future of today's youth cadets and tomorrow's leaders. We are looking for adult volunteers to join the NZ Cadet Forces as Supplementary Staff, or directly as prospective officers.

  • Youth & Children
  • Both/Flexible
  • Whangarei
  • Ref: 1768

Kerikeri Retirement Village Companionship (cards, walks, books and more)

Kerikeri Retirement Village

Looking for volunteers to keep our wonderful residents company! Play cards, read to someone or accompany them on walks, share their hobbies, play music or just sitting down for a tea with the residents.

  • Companionship
  • Both/Flexible
  • Kerikeri
  • Ref: 1767
Clock icon 15 July 2026 to 18 July 2026

Quarry Arts Festival of Lights Event Helpers (15th - 18th July)

Northland Craft Trust / Quarry Arts Centre

The Quarry will be hosting its outdoor art experience, Quarry Arts Festival of Light this July 15th - 18th. We are looking for volunteers to support this event through set up, live show days and packdown. Support for some or all of this event would be muc

  • Events
  • Both/Flexible
  • Whangarei
  • Ref: 1766

Handyperson/Pick a Project!

Pioneer Village Kaikohe

Pioneer Village is looking for a Handyperson to join our small team for lots of small repair jobs in our vast collection.

  • Trades & Maintenance
  • Working Hours
  • Kaikohe
  • Ref: 1068

Secretary

Pioneer Village Kaikohe

Pioneer Village Kaikohe is looking a volunteer secretary for its board. This is a great opportunity to engage in the decision-making process about the conservation of Kaikohe’s heritage.

  • Administration
  • Evenings/Weekends
  • Kaikohe, Home Based
  • Ref: 1238

Fosterer for kittens or cats

Whangarei Cat Rescue Trust

Whangarei Cat Rescue is looking for animal lovers who would like to join our team of volunteers to foster kittens or cats.

  • Animal Care
  • Both/Flexible
  • Home Based
  • Ref: 1405

Become a Foster Carer

BOI Animal Rescue

Would you like a pet but are not in a position to give long term commitment? Bay of Islands Animal Rescue is looking for committed people who can offer short term care to needy pets in their own homes.

  • Animal Care
  • Both/Flexible
  • Paihia, Home Based, Kerikeri
  • Ref: 1025

Maunu Cemetery Gardening Group

Friends of Maunu Cemetery

Do you enjoy the outdoors and thrive in a hands-on environment? If you are physically fit and looking to be a part of a gardening team, then this role is for you!

  • Gardening
  • Working Hours
  • Whangarei
  • Ref: 1229

Train Enthusiasts, Visitor Hosts, Mechanics, Model Makers & Handypersons

Whangarei Steam and Model Railway Club (Inc)

If you are into trains, this is the perfect volunteer for you!! We are looking for volunteers to assist with different tasks. For sure you will FIND SOMETHING THAT SUITS YOU!

  • Trades & Maintenance
  • Both/Flexible
  • Whangarei
  • Ref: 1214