Ways to volunteer in Manawatu/Whanganui

A curtain bank volunteer mends a curtain.

Curtain bank volunteer

Our curtain banks help families keep their houses cozy, improving their health and well being. Want to help?
DWST member Gypsy responds during the Whanganui floods in 2015.

Disaster response team volunteer

Our disaster response teams respond to emergencies, helping Kiwi communities get through.
Event volunteers

Event volunteer

Volunteering during fundraising events is a great way to get involved with Red Cross without needing to commit to ongoing volunteer hours.
A Red Cross knitting group in action in Auckland

Knitting group volunteer

Love to knit - and to natter? Join one of our social knitting groups and support those in need in your community.
meals on wheels
90 minutes every 2 weeks, varies

Meals on Wheels driver

We're looking for friendly volunteer drivers to deliver meals in neighbourhoods across New Zealand.
Refugee driver training
2.5 hours a week; 30 hours total

Open Road driver training mentor

Support a former refugee as they learn to drive by becoming a volunteer mentor. 
Volunteer retail store
4 hours a week

Red Cross Shop volunteer

Do you have a love for fashion and want some retail work experience? Volunteer at your local Red Cross Shop!
Volunteering can give you a sense of pride, purpose and identity.

Refugee support volunteer

Our refugee support volunteers do an extraordinary job and are a core part of the services we offer to former refugees.