Volunteer with Plunket
Plunket couldn’t do what we do to support whānau without the help of our incredible volunteer network.
There are lots of reasons you might like to volunteer for Plunket – maybe:
- you want to feel like you’re "using your brain again” while you’re on maternity leave.
- you’ve moved cities and are looking for a way to connect in with your community and make friends
- you want to make a difference to whānau in your community.
Nila Sukha has been running PIN groups in Wellington and Porirua for over 17 years, and is dedicated to supporting local whānau.
"I love volunteering for Plunket because I enjoy meeting mums, dads and babies – helping in whatever small way I can on their parenting journey. Together we build a village."
– Plunket volunteer Nila
What it’s like to volunteer for Plunket
As a Plunket volunteer you’d be supported by our amazing Community Services team.
This team will help you find a volunteer role that you’d enjoy, and that works in with your family and/or work commitments.
We have a range of roles that may work for you, from community activities supporting young whānau, to running new parent groups or playgroups, or helping high-schoolers learn early childhood education skills and supporting fundraisers.
Read about how Emma's role on her local Plunket committee helped her put something back into her community.
Help make a difference today. Sign up to volunteer with Plunket.
Benefits of volunteering
Volunteering for Plunket can also help you:
- grow your confidence and leadership skills
- play an active role in your local community
- make friends
- gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience to enhance your CV
- take on a new challenge, and
- truly make a difference in the lives of our young children and their families.
Start volunteering today
If you’re interested in giving back to your community, supporting and empowering parents, and helping every child to thrive – then we’d love to hear from you.
You can get in touch using the online form, or you can contact your local Plunket clinic to chat to someone about how you can get involved.
Note: Registering your interest in volunteering may not guarantee you a role. This will depend on what opportunities we have available in your community.
