Thank you for your interest in volunteering!
National Volunteer Week celebrates the collective contribution of the 1.2 million volunteers who enrich Aotearoa New Zealand. This year’s theme, chosen by Volunteering New Zealand, is “Whiria te tangata – weaving the people together”.
As we wrap up for this year we hope you've enjoyed the local media coverage and encourage you to take a look at the roles below and join the the hundreds of volunteers who contribute so much to our communities. Whether supporting others, improving the environment, campaigning, fundraising, responding to emergencies or facilitating sports or community events, volunteers like you are crucial to keeping our communities strong, connected and vibrant.
Every month we keep volunteers like you up date with organisations seeking volunteers across the region. For each role we give you a snippet of info to tease your tastebuds.
For full details, click the image and you'll be taken through to the full role description where you can 'fill in an application'. This doesn't commit you to volunteering, think of it like an expression of interest and a way of connecting with organisations you want to find out about. Some roles will take you to their Facebook page or website where you can sign up directly - or just call us if you need help!
If you can't find what you are looking for here, you can check out our regional online database and The Wanaka App and The Central App where we add new roles as they crop up in their community/jobs section. Keep an eye our in The News also where we have a column sponsored by the fabulous Affleck O'Meara Accounting Superheroes. We also love meeting face to face for a chat about volunteering opportunities!
Thanks to the Wanaka and Central App and Affleck O'Meara, for helping us raise awareness of volunteering and connecting you to more roles.
To keep up to date with volunteer sector news, training, celebrations and events sign up to our other newsletter, Volunteer Voice, here.
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Community Patrollers are volunteers working closely with Police as extra “eyes and ears” to assist Police and other agencies to build safer communities. The Queenstown Patrol was set up in 2017 and we are currently recruiting respectful and reliable volunteers for Queenstown and Arrowtown. Full training and support provided.
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Alexandra Parents Centre are a friendly group whose aim is to support parents in the community and offer fun learning and social activities for them and their children to enjoy. We are run by a committee of volunteers and are seeking new people to join the committee. There are a wide variety of tasks and we would love to hear from you to see what skills you are able to share (or learn!) in this welcoming and sociable group.
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Elmslie House and Aspiring Enliven (Wanaka) run activity programmes for their elderly residents and are seeking volunteers to support their in house activities and outings. Friendly, patient, cheerful volunteers are welcome - come and brighten someone's day! Read about Elmslie here and Aspiring here.
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The Alexandra Community Advice Network provides a free, confidential referral information and advice service based out of Alexandra Community House. They aim to ensure that individuals do not suffer through ignorance or their right and responsibilities, or of the services available, or through their inability to express their needs effectively. They are looking to recruit more Community Advice Volunteers.
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This joint programme between Peer Support and Central Lakes Breastfeeding Trust, provides a drop in for families needing breastfeeding support in Wanaka. Volunteers are being sought to help with marketing and development of a basic website. If you have skills you are willing to share please let us know.
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Cat Rescue Wanaka are dedicated to caring for stray and abandoned cats in the Wanaka and Upper Clutha district. Volunteer fosterers are needed to care for and prepare cats for adoption to a permanent home. Caring animal lovers very welcome with 6 months commitment ideally and your landlords permission if you are in a rental property.
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Riding for the Disabled in Alexandra require volunteers to help people with disabilities enjoy riding and grow in confidence.
If you love working with all ages and enjoy being part of a great team this is for you! No experience with horse needed - full training offered!
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Kahu Youth are also seeking a green fingered volunteer to help maintain their gardens and grounds. This would involve very simple lawn mowing, weed-eating and hedge trimming etc - time commitment would average out to a couple of hours a fortnight but can be done as and when needed.
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St John are seeking Ambulance and Events Volunteers across the region. By working on community events and on an ambulance your role is varied, but the focus is always on providing quality care to patients. Receive training from the leading provider or pre-hospital emergency care, work in a strong team environment, gain leadership and communication skills and membership of one of New Zealand’s most trusted brands.
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Wanaka Alcohol Group is seeking a treasurer. WAG strives to see a reduction in harm caused by alcohol and other drugs in our town. We provide information and resources to help individuals and families make healthy choices. Join this passionate team and help them achieve their vision for Wanaka.
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If you live in Queenstown, Alzheimers Otago is looking for committed volunteers to become Activities Assistants who will work along side a Programme Coordinator to deliver Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) groups for people with mild to moderate memory loss.
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Breast Cancer Foundation NZ are seeking expressions of interest from all over the region from those who would like to become an Area-Coordinator for their town/suburb. Our annual Street Appeal is on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th of October 2019 so interested persons need to be available for one or both of these days and for some preparation beforehand in the lead up to the event.
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Cromwell Bike Park are passionate about enabling everyone to enjoy a range of biking activities in Cromwell. They are currently seeking fresh volunteers to join the committee and want to hear from you if you feel you can contribute to the ongoing sustainability of the trust with specialist or general skills.
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Kahu Youth offers all youth of the Upper Clutha region opportunities for positive events, activities, programmes and support and are looking or two trustees to join their board. The Trust has some really exciting plans moving forward and is looking for locals keen to help in the governance of taking Kahu Youth to the next level in its development.
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Forest and Bird are seeking fit and field-capable volunteers, with some tramping experience to help maintain its trapping network based in the Upper Clutha Wanaka/Hawea areas. Hours are flexible and weather-dependant: one or two days a month. Practical skills with tools would be handy.
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Winter Games NZ are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and friendly volunteers to join the crew, 23 Aug - 7 Sept 2019 around Lake Wanaka and Queenstown. Volunteers are the face, heart and soul of The Games and your involvement will help to ensure this event continues to be one of the world’s top winter sports competitions in the world and the only one in the southern hemisphere.
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Snow Sports NZ and Cardrona and Remarkable Ski Fields are seeking volunteers for their adaptive snow sports programme providing assistance to clients with a disability and allowing them to access the snow and enjoy a safe and fun day. Skiers and snowboarders welcome - as a volunteer you will learn to assist, provide a safe environment, to encourage and, above all, to have fun.
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| Central Otago Primary School Sport Association are seeking volunteer marshals to assist at primary school sports such as triathlon, cross country and athletics. No experience required, just a polite and calm manner and enthusiasm, efficiency and the ability to motivate competitors. Help at as many or as few events as you like through the year. Held in Arrowtown, Queesntown, Cromwell, Alexandra and Wanaka. |
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Otago Community Hospice are looking for volunteers to support their Biography Service. The Biography Service is aimed at supporting patients wanting to create a tangible record of their lives, share stories and pass on information to family members. This role makes a real difference to families at a tough time in their lives. Can you help? Speak to us for more information.
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| Wanaka Walking School Bus seeks volunteers to walk with this small group of friendly children to ensure they get to school safely, actively and on time! Options for regular shifts of relief. Start your day with some exercise and a heap of warm fuzzies knowing you’ve done your bit for the community by 9am! |
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Wanaka Primary School are seeking friendly and patient volunteers to work alongside children during lunchtimes to develop their skills and love of growing food and looking after the gardens. If you like encouraging children to get in to the outdoors then give us a call!
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Te Kakano Aotearoa runs a community based native plant nursery that specialises in propagating plants of local origin. Our volunteers hail from all around the world and span all ages. Not only do they lend a helping hand each year, but they leave a permanent personal mark on the Wanaka landscape for generations to come. Nursery sessions take place each Tuesday and Wednesday 1 - 4pm and planting on selected Saturdays and Thursdays. We are also currently seeking support with our marketing. Speak to us if you can help.
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The New Zealand Association of Citizens Advice Bureau is a voluntary service and each Bureau is staffed by a roster of dedicated, trained volunteers from the local community. Queenstown CAB are looking for more volunteers to join their amazing team. Full training provided, this is a great opportunity to really get involved in the community.
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The Cancer Society offers services and support to people affected by cancer in your community and can’t do it without the time and effort given by our teams of volunteers. Visitors, drivers, bakers. Share your time and skills and make a huge difference in your community. Regionwide with a current need in Wanaka.
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| Are you interested in Central Otago's unique heritage? The Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery showcases the unique stories of the local area. These stories include geology, early explorers, social history, gold, dredging & mining, farming, orcharding, viticulture and many more besides. The museum is recruiting volunteers to join its team in various interesting roles and welcomes your interest. |
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Boys Brigade Iconz Edge programme is geared up to give 5-6 yr old boys in primary schools a shot at learning basic practical woodwork skills in an environment designed to recognise and acknowledge their handy work talents and to develop them as good citizens as well. Volunteers are sought to for a couple of hours a week to assist professional facilitators in their work in local schools in Central.
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