Volunteering from the comfort of your home
This year, many of us have been spending a lot more time at home than we’re used to.
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Your guide to finding the right volunteer opportunity.
COVID-19 Update
We are grateful to the organisations and volunteers who are supporting our communities during these times.
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Sharing your creative talents through volunteering
Whilst we may not all be able to write songs like David Bowie or paint like Picasso, at some level, we are all creative. It might be as simple as a knack for capturing the perfect photograph, a flair for flowers, your prowess in the kitchen or perhaps you just have an innate ability to look at things in new and unorthodox ways.
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Improving your wellbeing
Recently, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced New Zealand’s wellbeing budget, a world-first approach indexing the country’s prosperity to improved wellbeing and not just financial prosperity.
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Be brave - step out of your comfort zone
The comfort zone - that wonderful place where your tracksuit pants and stained but much-loved Princess Diana commemorative coffee mug are free to roam.
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How volunteering can help your career
You volunteer because you love it. But guess what? You’re also building up career brownie points every time you give your time to a good cause.
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5 steps to finding your perfect volunteer opportunity
Keen to make a positive impact through volunteer work, but no idea where to start? Here’s how to find (and land) a gig that helps you give back; in a role you’ll find rewarding.
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Not such a dog's life after all
Life started out nicely enough when I was a puppy. I was a Christmas present - a cute, white fluffy thing with floppy ears and lots of energy. My days were full of cuddles, food, sleep and more cuddles. Life was good!
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Volunteering close to your heart and home
Many of us are already volunteers without really considering ourselves as such. Our passions can lead us to become involved in volunteer activities which are close to our heart and strengthen our communities.
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The planet needs us - green volunteering
Rainforest destruction, drought ravaged farms and fish kills can leave us all feeling overwhelmed and despair at the state of planet Earth.
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The qualities and skills that will help you be a great volunteer
Worried or unsure about what you have to offer as a volunteer? The good news is that most community organisations are looking for skills that you already have.
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Penny's Story
My name is Penny. I have just recently become a mum of a beautiful little girl. I have worked in the disability area, mental health, aged care and also my last 3 years have been working away on the mines.
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Thinking about a new career? Try it out first by volunteering
Jinny volunteered with St John and loved it so much she made it her career
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Guiding girls through life
You can't put a price on the feeling of what you get out of volunteering. Watch Ruth's story of volunteering with Girl Guides
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How your love of animals could change someone's life
See how George made a difference to Kiwi's who are blind by training a gorgeous guide dog
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How to find an opportunity that’s right for you
With lots of opportunities on SEEK Volunteer, knowing how to find your ideal opportunity is important. To make it easier for you, we have put some handy tools together to help you unlock the full potential of your searches and to help ensure you never miss a volunteer opportunity.
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