Volunteer Opportunities

Waiheke Resources Trust

We have lots of volunteering opportunities available – from working in the Waiheke Resources Centre, as part of The Garden Project that aims to get Waihekeians growing their own food,  as station monitors at Towards Zero Waste Events and as collaborators on our art projects. If you’re interested contact us on or (09) 372 2915

Community Gardens

 Waiheke has community gardens in Blackpool, Surfdale, Ostend and Onetangi GrOW  (Grow our Own on Waiheke) welcomes volunteers and have many ways of contributing, including helping withplanting, weeding, teaching free workshops and manning the GrOW table at the Ostend Market every Saturday. For more information contact Jennifer on (09) 372 5805 or Robin on (09) 372 7662

Beach Care groups

There are various groups working on looking after our beautiful Waiheke beaches. Some of the issues facing our beaches include coastal erosion, competing uses of beach space, vehicle access, damage caused by the use of vehicles on the beach, improving public facilities,  and litter. For more information contact Palm Beach Coast Care (Contact Gary Massey) on 09 376 619

Forest & Bird Hauraki Island Branch

F & B do various conservation activities around the island, including at the three Forest & Bird reserves on Waiheke Island. For more information ph 09 373 7662

Volunteering on other Gulf Islands

Little Barrier Island (Hauturu) volunteer opportunities

Find out more about the volunteer opportunities on Little Barrier Island (Hauturu), which include bird and reptile monitoring, weed control and general maintenance.

Kawau Island volunteer programme

Volunteers on Kawau Island help with upkeep of the historic Mansion House and its gardens, and help maintain tracks, signs and buildings in the Kawau Island Historic Reserve.

Motuihe project volunteers

The Motuihe Project requires volunteers year round to help with restoration activities on this pest-free Hauraki Gulf conservation island.

Motuora Island volunteer programme

Throughout the year volunteers are needed to help with an extensive revegetation project on pest-free Motuora Island.

Motutapu restoration project volunteers

Learn more about how you can be involved with the Motutapu Restoration Project.

Tiritiri Matangi Island volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help maintain the pest-free wildlife sanctuary on Tiritiri Matangi Island.

Rangitoto historic bach restoration project volunteers

The Rangitoto Island Historic Conservation Trust is looking for volunteers to help restore several baches on the island.