Want to Volunteer?

Want to volunteer but not quite sure where to start? You're in the right place.

Volunteer Marlborough connects people with more than 180 community groups and organisations across the Marlborough region. There are opportunities in all sorts of areas, from events, conservation, and animal welfare to mentoring, administration, governance, social support, and much more!

You do not need to have loads of spare time, a perfectly polished CV, or a special set of skills. You just need an interest in getting involved.

Who can volunteer?

Pretty much anyone!

Volunteers come from all walks of life, with different backgrounds, abilities, interests, and reasons for wanting to help. Some people volunteer every week. Others help once a month, for a short-term project, at an event, or when they have a little extra time available.

There is no single 'right' way to volunteer.

Why volunteer?

People volunteer for all sorts of reasons.

You might want to:

• give something back to your community
• meet new people and build connections
• gain experience for your CV
• build confience after time away from work
• explore a new field before studying or changing careers
• learn new skills
• get involved in something you care about
• add a bit more purpose, variety, or fun to your week

And sometimes the reason is simply, "I have some time and I'd like to do something useful with it." That counts too!

A few things to know

Every volunteer role is different.

Some only need an hour here and there. Others involve a regular weekly commitment. You may be able to volunteer during the day, in the evening, on weekends, from home, or as part of a one-off project.

Many roles do not require previous experience because training and support are provided.

The most important thing is finding something that works for both you and the organisation.

How to get started:

1. Have a think about what you want from volunteering
   You don't need to have it all figured out, but it can help to think about what interests you, what you enjoy, what you might like to learn, and how much time you realistically have available.
2. Have a look at what's out there
   Browse our current volunteer opportunitiesand see what catches your eye.
3. Register your interest
   Found something that feels like a good fit? Complete the application form and we will help with the next step.
4. Still not sure? Talk to us
   If scrolling through listings is making your brain go blank, that's completely fine. Give us a call on 03-577-9388 or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz and we can help you work through the options.

Can't find the right role? Try Reverse Recruitment

Sometimes the perfect volunteer opportunity isn't already advertised.

Our free Reverse Recruitment service starts with you rather than the vacancy.

We talk with you about your interests, skills, hobbies, experience, future plans, and what you'd like to get from volunteering. From there, we create a profile and share it with organisations in our network to see whether there's an opportunity that could be created or adapted to suit you.

It can be a great option if you have something particular to offer, haven't found a role that feels right, or simply want a bit more personalised help.

Sign up for Reverse Recruitment HERE, contact us via Facebook or Instagram, call (03) 577-9388, or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz

Ready to give it a go?

You don't have to change the world in one afternoon.

Sometimes volunteering starts with one hour, one conversation, or one small job that needs doing. That can be enough to make a real difference.

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