Found 133 volunteer opportunities in Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay and the surrounding areas

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Laundry Van Volunteer
Orange Sky New Zealand
- Provide free laundry and positive conversations to those in need
- Assist in driving the van and engage with diverse individuals
- 2-4 hours weekly, training provided, make a practical difference
Client Liaison Volunteers for WanderWell
Land Search and Rescue
- Deliver and collect radio devices for at-risk community members
- Carry out six-monthly device swaps within an assigned area
- Day and early evening shifts; no overnight requirements
- Full training provided; no prior experience needed
- Police vetting, valid NZ driving licence and own transport required
Hastings: Become a Leader, Empower Youth Aged 7-9 with GirlGuiding NZ
GirlGuiding New Zealand
- Inspire and encourage youth aged 7-9 in weekly activities
- Join a supportive team for planning and occasional weekend events
- Free training, leadership experience, and lifelong friendships offered
Animal Centre Volunteering
SPCA NZ
- Support animal care for dogs, cats, small animals, and farm animals
- Assist with driving, administration, gardening, repairs, and specialist skills
- Reliable, team player with passion for animal welfare, good communication
Foster Volunteering
SPCA NZ
- Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay
- Animal Welfare
- Provide temporary care and support for animals in need
- Assist in socialization, health monitoring, and medication administration
- Contribute to animal welfare, receive guidance, and make meaningful impact
Disaster Welfare and Support Team Volunteer - Hawkes Bay, Hastings
New Zealand Red Cross
- Assist in emergencies like floods, fires with various activities
- Provide psychosocial support, needs assessments, and evacuation center support
- Requirements: 16+, good communicator, commit for 12 months
Meals on Wheels driver — Hastings
New Zealand Red Cross
- Deliver hot meals and provide friendly chat to those in need
- Flexible shifts, pick up meals from hospital, return bins
- Training provided, own car and valid driver's license required
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Maraetotara Volunteer Fire Brigade - Volunteer with Fire and Emergency
Fire and Emergency NZ
- Maraetotara, Hawkes Bay
- Emergency Response
- Volunteer roles include firefighting, medical response and support
- Over 11,800 volunteers serve communities across Aotearoa New Zealand
- Support roles include traffic management, admin and fire risk reduction
Volunteer Leader: Help run our youth groups in Raureka, Hastings - GirlGuiding
GirlGuiding New Zealand
- Inspire and support youth through weekly activities and camps
- Join a global movement, receive free training and leadership experience
- Volunteer weekly during school terms, occasional weekend events
Programme Facilitator
Anglican Care Waiapu
- Deliver Seasons for Growth grief and loss peer-support programmes
- Requires reliability, strong listening skills and a few hours weekly
- Training provided, including grief seminar and child protection; police check required
Client Liaison Volunteers for WanderWell
Land Search and Rescue
- Deliver and collect WanderSearch devices for at-risk clients
- Six-monthly device swaps help keep clients safe
- Flexible day or early evening shifts; no overnight work
- Full training provided; no prior experience needed
- Police vetting, valid NZ driver licence and own transport required
Client Liaison Volunteers for WanderWell
Land Search and Rescue
- Deliver and collect WanderSearch devices for at-risk clients
- Six-monthly device swaps, rostered by availability and demand
- Day and early evening shifts; no overnight requirements
- Full training provided; no prior experience needed
- Requires trustworthiness, accuracy, flexibility and Police vetting
- Phone, full NZ driver's licence and own transport needed
First Response Unit Ambulance Volunteer
Hato Hone St John New Zealand
- Mahia, Hawkes Bay
- Emergency Response
- Respond to time-critical emergencies when full-time ambulances unavailable
- Choose callouts freely; no roster or obligation
- Full NZQA-recognised first aid and driving training provided
Ambulance & Events Volunteer
Hato Hone St John New Zealand
- Wairoa, Hawkes Bay
- Emergency Response
- Respond to 111 calls and provide patient care on ambulances
- Support community events such as sports fairs and concerts
- NZQA recognised training, with full support and education provided
Help deliver community events. Amazing people and locations. Heaps of fun.
parkrun
- Volunteer at free, weekly 5km community events in public parks
- Roles include setting up, timekeeping, scanning, and tail walking
- No age limit, no training required, flexible commitment options