Found 127 volunteer opportunities in Taumarunui, Manawatu and the surrounding areas

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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 sorting, pricing, customer service, and creating displays
- Volunteer for 3-4 hour shifts, flexible scheduling available
- Receive training in various tasks, from basic testing to sales
Daffodil Day Street Collectors
Cancer Society Central Districts
- Over four weeks away
- 28 Aug 2026
- Support Daffodil Day fundraiser with street collection participation
- Three shifts available on Friday 28th August, 2 hours each
- Attend two volunteer information sessions for training
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 (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
Volunteer Leaders- Girl Guiding Programs at Milson, Manawatu
GirlGuiding New Zealand
- Empower young people to develop confidence, leadership, and life skills
- Support weekly activities, planning sessions, and occasional camps
- Receive free training, leadership experience, and exclusive partner discounts
Red Cross Shop Assistant - Palmerston North
New Zealand Red Cross – Red Cross Shops
- Assist with merchandising, customer interaction, and creating displays
- Opportunity to learn new skills and meet amazing people
- Support Red Cross' work helping vulnerable communities locally and abroad
Delivery Assistant - Palmerston North
New Zealand Red Cross – Red Cross Shops
- Assist van driver in picking up and delivering donations
- Heavy lifting and moving of large items required
- Availability needed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and/or Saturdays
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
Help young people discover your job
Tertiary Education Commission
- Manawatu / Remote Friendly
- Young People
- Education & Training, Tutoring & Coaching
- Share career journey to broaden young people's horizons
- Volunteer role model for Inspiring the Future events
- Engage with students, challenge stereotypes, inspire career aspirations
Disaster Welfare and Support Team volunteer — Whanganui
New Zealand Red Cross
- Assist in emergencies like floods, fires with various support activities
- Undertake needs assessments, provide psychosocial support, and set up centers
- Requirements: 16+, good communicator, commit for 12 months
Secretary (with Honorarium)
Hibiscus Coast Softball Club Inc
- Orewa, Auckland / Remote Friendly
- Sport
- Accounting & Finance, Administration & Office Management, Governance, Boards & Committee, Sport & Physical Activity
- Coordinate committee meetings, agendas, and club correspondence
- Maintain club documents and membership records with good communication skills
- Support local sport community, develop governance skills, flexible hours