Looking to volunteer in Auckland?
Collaborate helps match volunteers with charities and community organisations that need their specific skills, interests and the time they have available.
We are making it easier to do good in your community!
Meet the Auckland team!
“I volunteer because I wanted to make a positive impact in my community. Living in Auckland I sometimes feel disconnected from a small community and the benefits that can have. So volunteering gives me a sense of community. I love meeting volunteer organizations that are making a measurable impact in our society. I learn new skills and meet new people in my area. Whilst giving a helping hand to organizations that rely on volunteers. It’s a win win!”
“I was introduced to how amazing volunteers are and the impact that they have on communities and families when my daughter underwent two open heart surgeries as a 5 and 12 year old. The lollipop crew were amazing for not just my daughter over her time in starship but myself and my mum also. Because of these incredible young adults I am now in the volunteer space doing my bit for my community to help and inspire others the way they did me.”
Get to know the community organisations you can volunteer for in Auckland
Built in 1857, Couldrey House is an historic Victorian-Edwardian family home surrounded by beautiful gardens within Wenderholm Regional Park. The gracious colonial house sits between Wenderholm Beach and the Puhoi river (each a few minutes walk away through pohutukawa glades) and is furnished in a mixture of styles reflecting the eras and preoccupations of some notable past owners. With nine rooms on display over two storeys, visitors are warmly welcomed by our volunteer hosts for a small entrance fee.
Starship is New Zealand’s national children’s health care provider, firmly focused on accelerating world class healthcare for all New Zealand children. The Starship Foundation aims to give our children better health and brighter futures. #starshipkids
Surrogate Grandparents is a New Zealand based Charitable Trust (CC54933) who connects families with surrogate grandparents in order to forge lasting friendships and family bonds.
What problems are we helping to solve?
Social isolation and loneliness are much more serious than just uncomfortable feelings... Research has shown that social isolation and loneliness has been linked with increased mortality, depression, high blood pressure and dementia. These are serious issues in New Zealand and not just for our older generations. Social isolation and loneliness are problems that people struggle with right across New Zealand's social demographics on a daily basis.
How can surrogate grandparents help?
Surrogate Grandparents is the bridge that connects generations. By connecting families with surrogate grandparents and grandparents with our children; we can fight social isolation and loneliness in New Zealand. Working together, we can make New Zealand a more caring and connected nation.
With more than 100 years of history and programme development, Big Brothers Big Sisters is the worlds leading mentoring service for young people.
In 2018 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Aotearoa (New Zealand) provided over 700 tamariki (young people) with a trained mentor through our 13 programme locations across the country.
We are excited to be launching in Auckland in 2019!
Mo te ao, mo te whanau, mo tatou katoa - For the world, for our families, for all of us
Since 1998 we have been inspiring communities to live sustainably by restoring local bush reserves with our community and developing environmental education programmes for all ages.
Our vision : Connected, resourceful, healthy families, neighbourhoods and communities regenerating our planet’s environmental systems.
Our mission: To unleash the creativity of the community to identify and solve local environmental challenges.
Melanoma New Zealand is a charity organisation dedicated to preventing avoidable deaths and suffering from melanoma, providing information about all aspects of melanoma & promote regular skin checks for early detection.
Formed in 1986, to advocate for seniors heavily taxed by the Govt (50 cents in the dollar for earnings just $40 a week above the pension income) . Thousands joined, and marched in the streets. After 5 years when success was achieved (think social media and now it would have been like 4 - 6 months or less) the numbers reduced but still we are the largest lobby group in NZ, with more members than those belonging to political parties.
We are not a social service agency, but do support seniors to achieve fair and equitable outcomes in disputes with Council and Govt. Benefits include cheaper electricity and gas through our own Greypower Electricity company, $2,000 accident insurance cover free on joining, and quarterly newsletters and magazines which reflect advocacy issues and progress in achieving outcomes.
We hold meetings in central Auckland monthly and provide opportunities for members to discuss matters of concern, hear from Govt Ministers and Councillors, plus others with relevant experiences to share with seniors.
Periods have the power to be more than just bleeding. They can reduce stigma when you have open conversations. They can combat climate change when you use organic or reusable products. They can contribute to reducing period poverty when you support a venture that gives back.
Youth Arts New Zealand facilitates interconnectivity between young artists and the opportunities and resources that can further their creative ambitions.
Gribblehirst Community Hub is the home of the Hub and the Commons. It is a thriving community space, focusing on growing, making, gathering, sharing and creativity. The Hub is located in the upstairs of a former lawn bowling club and comprises of a large open hall, a storage area and kitchen while the Commons are located on the former bowling greens. The things that happen here are the things members want to do - knitting, sewing, unschooling, lego, art, craft, robots, electronics, growing, cooking, indoor and outdoor games and play, coaching, enterprise, bike repair, digital fabrication, music, dance, improv... Membership starts from $10/month and close to 100 people are members.
This trust exists to help create a strong, safe, supported Whangaparaoa community. This is achieved through community activation, business activation, events and initiatives that empower and support Whangaparaoa as a great place to live and work.
24/7 support for survivors of sexual violence - support through police interviews, medical examinations, criminal justice process, counselling and psychotherapy for children, young people and their families.
Social media outreach to young people
Prevention of sexual violence.
Preschool programme We Can Keep Safe
Many Coeliac sufferers experience years of painful, debilitating symptoms before they are diagnosed and, because it is a hereditary disease, many must watch their children or grandchildren cope with the same symptoms. For every 70 children enjoying biscuits and cakes at birthday parties, one child will experience symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting or difficulty concentrating courtesy of Coeliac disease.
Coeliac New Zealand is a not-for profit formed in 1973 to promote the welfare of children and adults medically diagnosed with Coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. Coeliac New Zealand is part of a group of internationally recognised organisations that engage in supporting this demographic.
Volunteers provide care, comfort and play for children in hospital.
Our volunteers are operating in Starship, Kidz First, Whangarei, Waitakere and Christchurch hospitals from 6-8pm several evenings per week.
We support and empower individuals and groups in Aotearoa/NZ through the use of Dance Movement and Arts Therapy, with a focus on those with disabilities, special needs, and at risk/low income communities. We value creativity, connection, nurturing, growth, integrity and collaboration, and our team works hard to deliver programmes and projects which support vulnerable communities through therapeutic support and creative arts.
MERC is a charity dedicated to providing life changing marine environmental education and outdoor experiences for young New Zealanders. We believe that every child should have an experience in and a healthy relationship with the ocean. We believe that the Marine Outdoors is the richest learning environment to achieve learning objectives in the New Zealand schooling curriculum.
We provide support to the network of squash facilities across the Auckland region. Our vision is 'to inspire Aucklanders to play squash', and our mission is 'to engage with and enable clubs, commercial and community centres to deliver a great squash experience.
Colour Our Story facilitates the creation of colouring-in story books and cards, by children for children, all around the world. These precious books are designed to empower, inspire and create a real sense of connection and global citizenship through the magical powers of storytelling and creativity.
A social enterprise driving positive solutions to workplace challenges faced by career mums.
The Multiple Sclerosis Society Auckland is an organisation that facilitates education, advocacy and support for people and families affected by multiple sclerosis. Alongside these initiatives, the society also hosts fundraising events to raise funds.
For the Love of Bees is a social sculpture that invites people to imagine their city as the safest city in the world for bees, and then to skill-up with us to make it a reality!
Little Sprouts gives away life-changing baby packs to families in real need. Each pack contains everything need for baby to be healthy, safe and warm. We also provide safe sleeping spaces and more whenever needed . Our packs are given away for free.
Our vision for Kaipatiki and surrounding areas is one where birds and other native wildlife flourish, and everyone works together to support our natural heritage. We aim to bring back our native biodiversity by 2026 by controlling pest plants and animals as well as organisms such as kauri dieback.