Urgent volunteering needs
Updated 8/11/2024
We are urging people to consider volunteering for New Zealand Red Cross to help deliver on our mission to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and enhancing community resilience.
We currently have a critical need to recruit volunteers to deliver meals on wheels, aid our disaster response and recovery efforts, support our refugees and help assist in our Red Cross shops.
While you’ll be offering your valuable skills and experience, for many of our volunteer positions you’ll also receive training. And in all our roles, you’ll be supported by other experienced volunteers or Red Cross staff.
Urgent need for refugee support volunteers
By becoming a Refugee Support volunteer, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of former refugees, helping them navigate the resettlement process and rebuild their lives in their new community.
We urgently need volunteers to help former refugees settle and feel at home in Aotearoa New Zealand in the following areas:
Wellington - Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt
We are urgently looking for 46 friendly volunteers to join our small volunteer teams and assist former refugee families in settling around Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt. You will receive comprehensive training and support for your role and have an enjoyable and diverse cultural experience.
APPLY IN UPPER HUTT or Lower Hutt
Wairarapa - around the community
We are looking for 21 friendly volunteers to join our small RSV teams and assist former refugee families in settling around Wellington. You will receive comprehensive training and support for your role and have an enjoyable and diverse cultural experience.
We have training dates coming up in Masterton on the 22nd and 23rd of November.
Levin
We are looking for 20 people like YOU to welcome, support and settle new former refugee families and individuals arriving and joining our Levin community.
We have training coming up on the 24th of November.
Palmerston North
We are looking for 19 people like YOU to welcome, support and settle new former refugee families and individuals arriving and joining our Palmerston North community.
We have training coming up on the 23rd of November.
Blenheim
We are looking for 10 people like YOU to welcome, support and settle new former refugee families and individuals arriving and joining our Blenheim community.
We have training coming up on the 16th of November.
For more information
- When you volunteer for Red Cross, you’re becoming a member of an internationally recognised movement for good. Find out about volunteering for New Zealand Red Cross, what you can do and why it’s good for you too.
Find out more about volunteering at Red Cross
- Call us on 0800 REDCROSS to find our more about volunteering as a Red Cross volunteer today.