The HB Special Olympics Swim Carnival is being held on Sunday 17th May at the HB Regional Aquatic Centre. The meet will run from 10 am to approximately 2.30 pm – so we would probably need volunteers to be available from 9.15/9.30 am so that we can brief them and set... Read more
Step back in time and help bring one of Napier’s most treasured historic landmarks to life.
The Old Custom House — built in 1895 and lovingly maintained by a dedicated community trust — welcomes visitors from home and abroad, year‑round. We play an important role... Read more
Join GirlGuiding NZ and help empower young girls aged 5–7 through fun, friendship, and adventure! As a Pippins Leader, you’ll help plan and run weekly sessions that encourage confidence, curiosity, and life skills in a safe and positive environment.
What You’ll Be... Read more
Napier Community Emergency Hubs: A Call for Empowering Hub Champions!
Community Emergency Hubs (CEHs) are a community-led initiative that brings residents together to support each other following an emergency. The core purpose is to look after each other before,... Read more
The HB Cancer Society is holding its inaugural indoor Relay for Life on 6 June 2026 and we need you to help on our organising committee !
.As a committee member, you might be involved in:
• Event Planning - Help design the event layout, schedule, and... Read more
What roles are available with Surf Life Saving:
Patrol Support
Our Patrol Support members play just as vital a role as our lifeguards in our patrol teams. Patrol Support award encompasses the Lifeguard Award, without the water components. If... Read more
Banded Dotterels / Pohowera nest all along Napier’s beaches from August to February – their threat status is At Risk / Declining.
We are looking for more volunteers to help protect these birds.
Volunteering involves working in pairs walking the beaches, identifying and... Read more
Volunteers are the backbone of our SPCA Op Shops! We are in desperate need of helping hands in our Napier Op Shop. If you are 16 years or older, have some spare time or want to gain some retailer customer experience – we'd love to hear from you!
Some of the tasks our... Read more
Join our Disaster Welfare Support team!
Meet new people, gain a range of new skills and be there for your community. Join our team and be part of something great!
You could be deployed to assist in a flood, fire or other large-scale emergencies, and you’ll help... Read more
The Hawke's Bay Knowledge Bank digitally records written, oral and pictorial history donated or loaned to us.
Our role is to preserve and digitally store the history for future generations.
Once a document or book has been transcribed it requires proof... Read more
The Hawke's Bay Knowledge Bank digitally records written, oral and pictorial history donated or loaned to us. Our role is to preserve and digitally store the history of Hawke's Bay for future generations.
We require volunteers to transcribe these documents. Everything... Read more
Join our Disaster Welfare Support team!
Meet new people, gain a range of new skills and be there for your community. Join our team and be part of something great!
Role description
Disaster Welfare and Support Team members are highly committed, skilled... Read more
We are urgently looking for friendly and reliable volunteers for our new Napier Carlyle Street Red Cross Shop during shop hours 9am-5pm Mon-Fri and 10am-3pm Sat. The shop on Dalton Street has moved to bigger premises on Carlyle Street. We need four volunteers every morning and... Read more
Tamatea High School is looking for volunteers to help look after the native bush we planted. The area is about the size of a football field.
It would be great if you could bring your own tools but we do have some.
A regular volunteer each week or each fortnight... Read more
We are looking for volunteers to help with the daily work of caring for our cats and kittens.
Tasks may include:
Cleaning animal areas, litter trays and bowls
Socialising and cuddles with the cats and kittens
Feeding animals per feeding directions
Refiling litter trays... Read more
Do you have an hour a week you could spare to help a child develop confidence with reading?
About Us...
Pānui Mai | Read to Me is a registered charitable trust. Our purpose is to inspire a passion for reading in tamariki, particularly primary age children... Read more
Be a Sustainability Champion!!!
Summertime event organisers are keen to find people that are stationed at the recycling bins on site to ensure that items are directed to the correct bins for recycling.
Applicant will be put in touch with the event organisers.
We are looking for people to bring their musical talents to the Sunday Chapel Services at the Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital.
Our Inpatients really enjoy coming to Chapel Services on Sunday mornings and your musical support can help create great experience
Assistance is... Read more
We hold regular volunteer days that may include planting trees in winter and maintenance and weeding around the plants at other times of year.
Suggested - wear appropriate clothing and footwear and please bring gloves, a spade, drinking water and some snacks
Please join us on... Read more
If you have a friendly smile, like talking to people and can commit to a regular shift once weekly then we need you to complete our team.
Our receptionists are the first person that our clients see when they come into the bureau so you need to be brilliant at meet and greet and... Read more
Our Fundraising definitely has the 'fun' element, with our wide, local community support. We always get wrapped up in a big hug when these events take place. Magpie bag packing, Mitre 10 Mega walk and Wardini's battle of the book clubs to give you an example.
If you are a person... Read more
Looking for a fun way to spend your free time and make a difference?
Join the amazing team at PSEC Charity Shops in Taradale! Whether you’re new to the area, keen to meet new people, or just want to give back, we’d love your help.
Volunteer roles include... Read more
Experienced Cook required for our Senior Citizens Club preparing midday meals for visitors to the Taradale Senior Citizens.
Usually for about 10-12 people but sometimes we can have up to 20.
This is tasty home-style cooking with a main course and dessert.... Read more
Are you 14 years and older and want to help restore and protect our native environment?
Forest & Bird Hastings-Havelock North Branch works in partnership with Hawke's Bay Regional Council to restore and enhance the Irongate and Karamu Streams.
This is part of... Read more
Help with planting in the winter and help with the native tree nursey all year round. Open to all ages and fitness levels.
Cape Sanctuary is New Zealand’s largest privately owned and operated, predator-fenced mainland wildlife sanctuary. Spanning over 2500ha, a variety of... Read more
Daily supplementary feed prep and husbandry for our kaka, kakariki and forest birds. Great for kids!
Cape Sanctuary is New Zealand’s largest privately owned and operated, predator-fenced mainland wildlife sanctuary. Spanning over 2500ha, a variety of diverse... Read more
Volunteers to work afternoon shifts as cashier and front of store operators. Assist with store displays.
Must be friendly and presentable as first point of contact for customers.
Retail experience preferred but not necessary as training will be given.
Flexible, able to be... Read more
Attending to bait stations, trap lines, monitoring. This team sees some amazing landscapes and keeps you fit!
Cape Sanctuary is New Zealand’s largest privately owned and operated, predator-fenced mainland wildlife sanctuary.
Spanning over 2500ha, a variety of... Read more
Make a Meaningful Impact in Your Community!
Are you friendly, reliable, and organised, with a knack for admin and a passion for helping others? Volunteer Hawke’s Bay (VHB) could be the perfect fit for you!
We’re looking for team players who enjoy connecting with... Read more
The Hawke's Bay Knowledge Bank digitally records written, oral, and pictorial history donated /loaned to us to preserve and digitally store the history.
Everything needs to be captured or photographed, either in a scanner or under the camera. If you can use a... Read more
Volunteer roles available at the Napier Family store, 124 Carlyle Street, Hastings Family Store, 209 Warren Street & West Family Store, 710 Heretaunga Street.
Training available to gain experience and qualifications in retail. If you have some spare time we have a role... Read more