Found 137 volunteer opportunities in All Manawatu and the surrounding areas

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Animal Care Volunteers
SPCA NZ
- Assist with daily care of dogs, cats, small animals
- Support hospital care for unwell or recovering animals
- Physically able, confident, and patient with various animal species
Home Visitor/Home Assistance
Cancer Society Central Districts
- Provide social and emotional support to clients impacted by cancer
- Offer short-term home assistance post-surgery or treatment
- Perform basic household tasks and provide companionship and support
Truck Team - Delivery & Pick-Up Heroes
Hospice Whanganui
- Contribute to palliative care through retail shop Pick Up/Delivery
- Requires reasonable fitness level and good communication skills
- Orientation, social events, and long-term volunteer opportunities available
Dog and Puppy Fostering Volunteers
SPCA NZ
- Palmerston North Central, Manawatu
- Animal Welfare
- Foster dogs in a safe, secure space away from other animals
- Flexible availability for vet visits, puppy lunches, and socialization
- Experience in handling and training dogs; support provided throughout
Dog and Puppy Fostering Volunteers
SPCA NZ
- Levin, Manawatu
- Animal Welfare
- Foster dogs and puppies in need of temporary homes
- Provide safe space, care, and training with support
- Flexible time commitment, transport, and experience handling dogs
Bureau interviewer
Citizens Advice Bureau Whanganui
- Provide information, options, and empower clients to take action
- Skills needed: active listening, questioning, research, and communication
- Assist diverse clients without judgment, requiring great listening skills
Meals on Wheels driver — Palmerston North
New Zealand Red Cross
- Deliver hot meals and chat to people in need
- Flexible shifts, pick up meals at Palmerston North Regional Hospital
- Training provided, own car and valid driver's license required
Retail Assistant - Op Shop Champion
Hospice Whanganui
- Assist in organizing, pricing, and displaying various shop items
- Volunteer for 3-4 hours shifts, flexible scheduling available
- Receive training and support for role-specific tasks and responsibilities
Volunteer Driving Mentor
ChangeMakers Resettlement Forum
- Patient and confident driver assisting learners with driving practice
- Requires full NZ Driver’s licence for minimum 2 years
- Volunteer 2 hours weekly in Palmerston North for 12-20 weeks
Client Driver
Cancer Society Central Districts
- Provide safe transport service for Cancer Society clients
- Work with diverse backgrounds, respect confidentiality, maintain boundaries
- Experienced, reliable driver with road-worthy vehicle; full training provided
Casual Receptionist
Cancer Society Central Districts
- Provide warm reception support to visitors and staff
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity
- Required computer literacy, time management, and caring demeanor
Volunteer Home Tutor – English Language (Horowhenua-Kapiti Region)
English Language Partners New Zealand
- Support adult learners to improve English language skills
- Training provided with focus on tutoring and cultural exchange
- Work one-on-one with learners in their homes weekly
Volunteer Home Tutor – English Language (Palmerston North region)
English Language Partners New Zealand
- Support adult learners in English language acquisition
- Training provided with NZQA-recognised course; no teaching experience needed
- Work one-on-one with learners, plan lessons, utilize teaching resources
Lions Cancer Trust - Experienced Skin Screeners Needed
Lions Clubs Cancer Trust
- Manawatu
- Health
- Volunteers needed for mobile skin screening bus events
- Conduct full body skin screening for early cancer detection
- Dermoscopy experience required for events in specific regions
Mentor/Volunteer - Big Brothers Big Sisters Manawatū
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu
- Volunteer to mentor young people in community or school settings
- No experience needed, just willingness to show up and have fun
- 1-4 hours per week commitment, 12-month duration, intake training