Roles

Location

Category

Supportive Older Peer

IHC
Social Support | Invercargill

Join a small social group as a supportive peer, sharing activities and building trust with young adults with intellectual disabilities. It’s about connection, encouragement, and being a positive presence.

Remote/Online Literacy Coach

Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
Tutoring | All Towns

Volunteer literacy coach supporting adults and youth 1:1 via video conference. No formal teaching experience required. Full training and ongoing support provided.

Autumn Planting Volunteers

Keep Alexandra Clyde Beautiful
Conservation | Alexandra

Join Keep Alexandra Clyde Beautiful members in 2 planting projects this Autumn. Help enhance our environment and support our native biodiversity

Steam Engineering Assistant

Dunedin Gasworks Museum Trust
Practical Help | Dunedin

Interested in steam engines and keeping history alive? Support the boiler operator during steaming days at their working museum in South Dunedin!

Street Collector - Life Matters Street Appeal 2026

Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust
Fundraising | Dunedin, Mosgiel
15 May 2026

Be a face of hope! Give just 2 hours of your time to collect donations for Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust and support mental health in your community. Friday May 15th for 2 hours from 9AM - 5PM.

Light Up Winter - 2026

Cromwell & Districts Promotion Group
Events | Cromwell
1 August 2026

Be part of the Magic! Help to Light Up Winter in Cromwell and bring wonder & joy to our community.

Midwinter Carnival Festival Volunteer Roles

Dunedin Midwinter Carnival Trust
Events | Dunedin
12 June 2026 to 13 June 2026

There are a variety of fun, important roles at the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival! Check them out and see what takes your fancy. Connect, enjoy, and give back to the community while soaking up the festive vibes!

Lantern Workshop Volunteer Roles (May–June)

Dunedin Midwinter Carnival Trust
Events | Dunedin
23 May 2026 to 7 June 2026

🏮 Lantern Workshop crew are at the heart of the magic, helping bring the Carnival to life, one lantern at a time! Support members of the public—particularly children and families—in creating their own lanterns for the Carnival

Social Activities Supporter - Mosgiel/Taieri

Blind Low Vision NZ
Social Support | Mosgiel

Help organise and support a monthly social in Mosgiel/Taieri area that brings together people with vision loss for social connection and community. This role suits a friendly, organised person who enjoys helping create welcoming social gatherings.

Social Activities Supporter - Invercargill

Blind Low Vision NZ
Social Support | Invercargill

Help organise and support social activity in Invercargill that brings together people with vision loss for social connection and community. This role suits a friendly, organised person who enjoys helping create welcoming social gatherings.