Found 143 volunteer opportunities in Palmerston North Central, Manawatu and the surrounding areas

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Volunteer with Fire and Emergency
Fire and Emergency NZ
- Palmerston North Central, Manawatu
- Emergency Response
- Over 11,800 volunteers serve communities across Aotearoa
- Four roles: firefighting, medical response, operational or brigade support
- Front-line firefighters respond to fires, emergencies and natural disasters
- Medical first responders focus on urgent, life-threatening emergencies
- Operational support manages traffic, equipment, lighting and refreshments
- Brigade support assists with admin, fire risk reduction and events
Client Liaison Volunteers for WanderWell
Land Search and Rescue
- Deliver and swap radio frequency-emitting devices for at-risk clients
- Regional volunteer role with day and early evening commitments
- Police vetting, driving license, and own transport required
Refugee Support Volunteer — Palmerston North
New Zealand Red Cross
- Assist former refugees in settling and integrating into community
- Help with home setup, grocery shopping, city navigation, and more
- Training provided, commitment of 4 hours/week for first month
Animal Centre Volunteering
SPCA NZ
- Support animal care for dogs, cats, small animals, and farm animals
- Assist with driving, administration, gardening, laundry, and maintenance tasks
- Volunteers must be reliable, team players with a passion for animal welfare
Foster Volunteering
SPCA NZ
- Palmerston North Central, Manawatu
- Animal Welfare
- Provide temporary care and support for animals in need
- Monitor health, administer medication, and prepare animals for adoption
- Experience joy of helping animals, receive guidance and support
Volunteer Retail Assistant - Palmerston North
New Zealand Red Cross
- Assist in creating a welcoming environment for customers
- Tasks include cash handling, customer service, and stock processing
- Training provided; must enjoy teamwork and customer service environments
Meals on Wheels driver — Palmerston North
New Zealand Red Cross
- Deliver hot meals and provide companionship to those in need
- Flexible shifts, pick up meals from Palmerston North Regional Hospital
- Training provided, must have own car and valid driver's license
Community Reference Groups
Palmerston North City Council
- Represent community interests and provide valuable insights to Council
- Act as a bridge between community and Council, influencing decisions
- Attend meetings, offer feedback, and collaborate with group members
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
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Milson, Manawatu: Become a Leader, Empower Local Youth with GirlGuiding NZ
GirlGuiding New Zealand
- Inspire and encourage youth to reach their potential
- Hands-on role with weekly unit meetings and occasional events
- Free training, leadership experience, and exclusive partner discounts
Programme Facilitator
Anglican Care Waiapu
- Dannevirke, Manawatu
- Community Services
- Delivers Seasons for Growth education and peer-support programmes for grief
- Supports children, young people and adults through loss and change
- Requires good listening skills, reliability and a police background check
Event Volunteers for Sounds for Life
Child Cancer Foundation
- Within a month
- 28 Nov 2026
- Support a community concert raising funds for cancer charities
- Help with set-up, manning stalls and general event assistance
- All event profits donated to four charities, including Child Cancer Foundation
Rangitikei Volunteer Fire Brigade - Volunteer with Fire and Emergency
Fire and Emergency NZ
- Marton, Manawatu
- Emergency Response
- Four roles: firefighter, medical responder, operational or brigade support
- Front-line work at fires, medical emergencies, and rescues
- Brigade support covers admin, fire risk reduction, and events
- Joins over 11,800 volunteers protecting Aotearoa's communities
Waitarere Beach Volunteer Fire Brigade - Volunteer with Fire and Emergency
Fire and Emergency NZ
- Waitarere Beach, Manawatu
- Emergency Response
- Front-line firefighting, medical response and operational support roles
- Brigade support roles include admin, fire risk reduction and events
- Join over 11,800 volunteers serving Waitarere Beach communities
Rongotea Volunteer Fire Brigade - Volunteer with Fire and Emergency
Fire and Emergency NZ
- Rongotea, Manawatu
- Emergency Response
- Four roles: firefighter, medical first responder, operational support, brigade support
- Front-line emergency response, from fires to natural disasters
- Over 11,800 volunteers across the country, supporting local communities