Use your green thumb for the greater good. Join one of our environmentally-focused projects, or find out more about volunteering in our green spaces. The work Wellington's volunteers do to restore our natural environment is invaluable to the Council, the wider community, and our environment.
Our rangers support community groups and initiatives through our reserves. If you are passionate about restoring one of our precious parks and reserves get in touch. We can provide the trees you need , while you provide the hands to plant them.
There are also opportunities to help with beach, dune, or forest clean-ups, weeding, and track building. If you'd like to participate, email: parkranger wcc.
If you're looking to volunteer in the great outdoors with a school group or corporate team, the easiest way is through our partners at Conservation Volunteers. We support them by preparing sites and providing plants, and they will provide training, coordination, and resourcing to support your hard work. To find out how to organise group planting or other casual volunteering, email: wellington cvnz.
Volunteer as a host or guide with the Friends of the Botanic Garden, with opportunities ranging from weekly to monthly. Berhampore Nursery hosts volunteers to assist with growing native plants. Jobs can be indoors or outdoors, including weeding, watering and potting up. We can usually host between volunteers at a time. Volunteers are subject to prior vetting and should be of suitable fitness with an interest in horticulture.
