Roles

Location

Category

Trips and Outings Companion

Presbyterian Support Southland
Companionship | Invercargill, Gore

Do you enjoy getting out and about, exploring the local area, and meeting new people? Enliven Southland is looking for warm, friendly volunteers to accompany residents on local outings – from Riverton for ice cream, to scenic drives and community events.

Ronald McDonald Family Room, Southland Hospital

Ronald McDonald House
Practical Help | Invercargill

The Ronald McDonald Family Room provides free accommodation and support to families with children receiving hospital care. By removing the stressors of everyday life, they give families the ability to focus on what matters most – their child.

Cleaning Fairy

Salvation Army Community Ministries - Invercargill
Food Services | Invercargill

Help keep the Food Bank sparkling. Join the team giving a helping hand and providing a lifeline for those facing hardship.

Big Heart Appeal Area Coordinator

Heart Foundation NZ
Fundraising | Dunedin, All Towns, Alexandra, Balclutha, Bluff, Cromwell, Gore, Hāwea, Invercargill, Milton, Mosgiel, Oamaru, Queenstown, Riverton, Te Anau, Waikouaiti, Wānaka, Winton, Arrowtown
27 February 2026 to 28 February 2026

The Volunteer Area Coordinator role is for the Big Heart Appeal street collection which will take place on Friday 27 & Saturday 28 February 2026 from 8am – 6pm. Volunteers play a key role in the Heart Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

Translation Proofreader

Insight Endometriosis
Languages | All Towns

Volunteer from home! Proofread translated information to help overcome language and cultural barriers and empower more of the community impacted by endometriosis to access information and make their own decisions.

Coffee Morning Group Buddy

Whanake House Charitable Trust
Social Support | Invercargill

Help build social connections for young adults with high functioning disabilities by spending one hour with a group at local cafés on Monday mornings.

Workshop Mentors

MenzShed Invercargill
Trades & Maintenance | Invercargill

Enjoy sharing your woodworking or metalwork skills? Help lead small projects, support others, and be part of a great community.

CanBead Workshop Volunteer (Southland)

CanInspire Charitable Trust
Art & Craft | Gore, Invercargill

Join CanBead and give people experiencing disability, illness, trauma or loss a time of distraction and fun within a creative environment! Support CanBead Tutors to teach attendees bead-craft skills at their CanBead workshops!

Shop Assistant

Southland Hospital Volunteers Charitable Trust
Retail | Invercargill

Help out in the Southland Hospital gift shop, which provides items of comfort for family and friends of patients to purchase as well as raises funds for the hospital.

Welfare Guardian

Southland Welfare Guardianship Trust
Social Support | Invercargill, Gore, Winton, Bluff, Riverton, Te Anau, Lumsden

Be an essential support person for someone unable to make or communicate decisions relating to their welfare.