Volunteer

As a Plunket volunteer you will be supported by our amazing Community Services team. They'll help you find a volunteer role that you’d enjoy, and that works in harmony with your own family or work commitments.

We have a range of roles that may work for you, from running new parent groups or playgroups, teaching early childhood education skills to teens or supporting our many fundraising events.

We're looking for passionate, caring volunteers to join our team around Aotearoa New Zealand. We have a variety of roles available to suit different skills, interests, and availability.

Roles include

• Playgroup facilitators/coordinators: Run or support local Plunket playgroups, provide activities for tamariki, and engage parents/caregivers in learning.
• Coffee groups/parent meet-ups: Help bring parents together in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
• Home visiting volunteers: Support mums and whānau in their homes, providing guidance, companionship, and access to local resources.

What we’re looking for

• Warm, approachable, and passionate about supporting families and communities
• Flexible and adaptable when working with children and parents
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Committed to Plunket values: kia māia (courage), kia māhaki (humility), kia manaaki (care), kia tūhono (building relationships)

What we provide

• Training tailored to your role, including health & safety, child protection, and community engagement
• Ongoing support and guidance A chance to make a real difference in the lives of tamariki and whānau

Time commitment

Varies by role, from 2–4 hours per week.

Requirements

• Ministry of Justice check (MoJ) – as you’ll be working with children and vulnerable families
• Access to the internet and confident using social media (for some roles)

Join us and be part of a team that brings families together, strengthens communities, and supports tamariki to thrive!

Help make a difference today.

Become a Plunket volunteer

As a volunteer you'll receive our quarterly newsletter full of inspiring and entertaining news, celebrating the amazing mahi our volunteers do every day in the community.

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Unsure if you're ready to volunteer? There are other ways you can help support us. You might even like to volunteer your time from the comfort of your home, by knitting for Plunket – taking up your needles and crafting some booties or a hat for a new pēpi is a beautiful show of aroha and support.

We also welcome support through monthly giving, one-time donations, and gifts in wills.