We couldn't do what we do without the help of our amazing team of volunteers from all around Aotearoa and the world. Want to give back to your community at New Zealand's most exciting youth organisation?
















Volunteer Criteria
We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals ready to take on leadership roles and inspire our youth. Here are the key requirements:
Your age
Volunteers are typically aged between 15-40 years.
Background check
Volunteers must be police vetted due to the nature of our work with vulnerable young people.
Choose programmes
Volunteers can sign up for as little or as many shifts as they want.
Application Process
Interested in joining us as a volunteer? The process is simple:
Email Us
Give us an email at volunteering@recreate.org.nz to express your interest in volunteering.
Meet & Discuss
From there we’ll organise a time to meet with you to talk more about what volunteering with us involves, what opportunities we have available, and to answer any questions you may have. Meetings are informal and generally take about 20 minutes.
Complete Paperwork
Once you have met with us, if you’re keen to progress, we’ll complete a few bits of paperwork and a police vetting process.
Start Volunteering
Once processed, you are good to go. See you on programme!
What does it require to become a Volunteer?
Your responsibility on our programmes will encompass a very broad range of tasks. In very general terms, we would like you to encourage our young people to try each activity, facilitate their success, encourage them to take responsibility for themselves and others, and to have a good time!
The most important part of your role is to be a friend. We highly value your input and see you as a fellow co-leader in helping us deliver a successful and safe programme.
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Our responsibilities to our generous Volunteers
It is our aim to provide you with a safe, fulfilling and positive volunteering experience. We hope you will develop your leadership, learn more about diversity and disability, meet some incredible people and have heaps of fun!
Please approach our Recreate staff about any issues whilst on the programme, as our job is to ensure both participants and staff have the best possible experience. We are happy to provide you with a reference at the completion of your time with us for you to add into your CV.