Volunteer to find your superpower and make a difference; the bonus is you’ll feel great too!
We can help you find your perfect volunteer opportunity.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering offers many benefits:
Some people volunteer for the fun of it, some for a sense of purpose and some to positively impact the community. Here are just a few more reasons!
- Gain valuable skills and experience
- Improve wellbeing and confidence
- Meet like-minded people, make new friends
- Support causes you care about
- Build your CV, gain work experience
Volunteering is a great way to connect with your community, gain experience, and make a difference. Volunteer Nelson helps you find opportunities that match your interests, skills, and availability.
Watch this short video for inspiration
Need some more ideas?
Check out this short video of people talking about their volunteering or check out this excellent guide to finding the right volunteer opportunity from SEEK Volunteer.
Types of Volunteer Opportunities
- Environmental and conservation work
- Community and social services
- Events and festivals
- Youth and mentoring roles
- Administration and support roles
How to Get Started
Step 1: Explore volunteer opportunities on SEEK Volunteer
Step 2: Choose a role that suits you
Step 3: Contact the organisation or apply
SEEK Volunteer is our partner platform and online volunteer referral site for listing current volunteer opportunities. Browse the opportunities, save your searches and get notifications of new opportunities straight to your inbox by using the filter function – see link below and start browsing!
Note: While some Seek Volunteer listed opportunities are available remotely or online, most require you to be in Nelson Tasman. Organisations are generally not able to support people with visa applications.
Need Help Finding a Role?
Not sure where to start? Our team can help you find the right opportunity.
👉 Get in touch with our team, call our friendly team on 03 546 7681 or Email [email protected]
👉Consider following our Facebook and Instagram pages where we intermittently promote one-off roles and event opportunities.
👉 Visit a volunteering drop-in sessions at the library
Every Wednesday 10am-1pm, alternating between Stoke and Elma Turner Libraries. Check the library website for upcoming dates: What’s On – Nelson Public Libraries and pop in for a chat with our friendly coordinators, explore local volunteering opportunities, and discover matches for your skills and interests.
👉Fill in a form, or use the QR code above, and we will be in touch!
Are you a student?
Student Volunteer Army (SVA) is a charity dedicated to strengthening communities by empowering young people to volunteer safely, meaningfully, and together. With the SVA Service Award, you can log your volunteer hours, earn award pins, and download a Summary of Service to strengthen your CV.
👉Watch the short video to learn more. Watch Video
👉Check out the Student Volunteer Army (SVA) website
SVA also mobilises volunteers to support communities during crises, like flooding events. You don’t have to be a regular volunteer to step up and help.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
You can also explore environmental and conservation roles through local organisations:
- Nelson Tasman Climate Forum
- Nelson City Council (Volunteer programmes)
- Department of Conservation Nelson Tasman
- Tasman District Council (Volunteering)
- Tasman Environment Trust
If you offer skilled, pro bono services, you can register with Help Tank (now powered by ZEIL)
For those with communications experience, consider joining The Community Comms Collective.
Not ready to volunteer, but need to connect?
If you are not yet ready to volunteer, but would like to find out what is happening in your community and connect with like-minded people. Pop in for a cup of tea or coffee at one of our Nelson Tasman Wellby Talking Cafés or find a community group or service listed in The Found Directory.
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