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Auckland Council is proud to once again celebrate National Volunteer Week, 15 – 21 June, acknowledging the tireless contributions of thousands of volunteers who help make Tāmaki Makaurau a stronger, more connected, and more sustainable region.
The Auckland Council whānau would like to thank all our volunteers for their mahi and dedication to making our city greater and helping with conservation efforts to protect Auckland’s precious natural environment.
Over the past year, volunteers have made an extraordinary impact—helping to plant trees, clean up litter, welcome visitors, feed those in need, and care for our natural spaces.
Volunteering is one of the most rewarding ways to get involved in your community with projects big and small, meet new people, and make a difference. Here are some of the ways you can take part:
Auckland Botanic Gardens
Volunteering at the Gardens is a great way to get involved in New Zealand’s largest botanic garden and enjoy the company of people with similar interests.
You don’t have to be a gardener to volunteer, a range of talents are welcomed to support us in providing visitors with a quality experience. From administrative, front of house, guiding, gardening, basic asset maintenance, holiday programmes and events we can provide you with volunteering opportunities that you will love.
Auckland’s parks
Connecting with nature is great for our wellbeing, and with so many beautiful parks across Auckland there is sure to be a local or regional park where you can volunteer.
Join a regular or one-off working bee, a beach clean-up, or help with pest control. Winter is the perfect time of year for planting and extra help is always appreciated in our parks.
There are many ways to help treasure and protect Auckland’s biodiversity and environment. By being one of many hands, you can help make a big and important task a little lighter.
Check out Tiaki Tāmaki Makaurau | Conservation Auckland to learn more about the ways you can support our mission or sign up for a volunteer activity at one of 4000 parks in Auckland with your whānau, friends or work mates.
Auckland Zoo
Are you a people person who loves to help others, or a practical person who’s happy to get stuck into more physical tasks?
Auckland Zoo’s outstanding volunteer programme offers a fun and enriching way to make a positive difference to Zoo visitors, the animals, and the dedicated and passionate kaimahi who care for them.
Get in touch with us to apply for Visitor Assistant, Zoo Guide, Keeper Assistant, and Zoo Crew roles- we’d love to have you join our whānau.
Waste Nothing
Hop on the Zero Waste train and join your local Community Recycling Centres or one of the great waste-focused community organisations doing amazing work across Tāmaki Makaurau.
From saving food from going into the bin to education around illegal dumping, check out Waste Nothing to find the community partners putting in the mahi to make Auckland more sustainable and discover how you can get involved.
Or reach out to your closest Community Recycling Centre to find out how you can lend a hand to repurpose and reuse everyday items and reduce waste.
Getting involved at an Anamata Resource Recovery workshop.
Auckland Response Teams
Join one of three Auckland Response Teams and help support our communities before, during, and after emergencies.
Whether it’s gathering information, assisting with evacuations, providing first aid, or rescuing those in need — you’ll receive the training required to make a real difference when it matters most.
No prior experience needed — just enthusiasm, a good level of fitness, and a commitment to helping others. You must be 18 or older to join.
Find out more about Auckland Response Teams and see if emergency response is right for you.
New Zealand Maritime Museum
Share your passion for Aotearoa New Zealand’s stories of the sea with local and international visitors, guide groups through the galleries, crew our heritage vessels, or craft exquisite replica models for display.
The museum is always accepting volunteer applications, and we’d love to have you onboard. Join us today!
Volunteering Auckland
Have you made it to the end of this article and still haven’t found the perfect volunteer opportunity?
Check out Volunteering Auckland! This amazing non-profit, funded in part by Auckland Council’s Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities Grant, connects people with all kinds of volunteering roles.
Whether you’re flying solo or bringing your entire rugby team, there’s a role waiting for you.
