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

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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
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
Whanganui: Become a Leader, Empower Local Youth with GirlGuiding NZ
GirlGuiding New Zealand
- Inspire and encourage youth through weekly activities and camps
- Join a supportive team and gain leadership experience
- Free training, First Aid, and exclusive partner discounts available
Animal Centre Volunteering
SPCA NZ
- Support animal care for dogs, cats, small animals, and farm animals
- Support with driving, admin, gardening, laundry, repairs, maintenance
- Contribute specialist skills like photography, grooming, IT, or fundraising
Foster Volunteering
SPCA NZ
- Wanganui Central, Manawatu
- Animal Welfare
- Provide temporary care and support for animals in home
- Monitor health, administer medication, and prepare animals for adoption
- Experience joy of watching animals grow, save lives, impact welfare
Truck Team - Delivery & Pick-Up Heroes
Hospice Whanganui
- Contribute to palliative care through retail shop income
- Physical fitness required for lifting, good communication skills essential
- Orientation, social events, and long-term volunteer opportunities available
Retail Assistant - Op Shop Champion
Hospice Whanganui
- Assist in sorting, pricing, customer service, and creating displays
- Volunteer for 3-4 hours shifts, with flexible scheduling options
- Receive training, support, and opportunities for long-term commitment
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Shop Upkeep Support
Hospice Whanganui
- Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of shop spaces
- Support volunteers in processing donations and serving customers
- Contribute to creating a welcoming environment for customers and volunteers
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
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
Marton Volunteer Fire Brigade - Volunteer with Fire and Emergency
Fire and Emergency NZ
- Marton, Manawatu
- Emergency Response
- Over 11,800 volunteers serve communities across Aotearoa New Zealand
- Four roles: firefighter, medical responder, operational or brigade support
- Frontline work at fires, medical emergencies, and natural disasters
Mangaweka Volunteer Fire Brigade - Volunteer with Fire and Emergency
Fire and Emergency NZ
- Mangaweka, Manawatu
- Emergency Response
- Four roles: firefighter, medical responder, operational or brigade support
- Front-line work at fires, crashes, rescues and natural disasters
- Medical first responders focus on emergencies where seconds count
- Operational support manages traffic, lighting, refreshments and equipment
- Brigade support covers admin, fire risk reduction and community events
Cheltenham Volunteer Fire Brigade - Volunteer with Fire and Emergency
Fire and Emergency NZ
- Cheltenham, Manawatu
- Emergency Response
- Four roles: firefighter, medical responder, operational or brigade support
- Front-line emergency response at fires, accidents and disasters
- Over 11,800 volunteers keeping communities safe across Aotearoa