International Year of Volunteers 2026

Community Impact

Every hour volunteered strengthens Aotearoa. Here's the collective impact of our community.

5
Volunteers

People signed up to volunteer

49
Organisations

Verified charities listing opportunities

Hours contributed

Total volunteer hours logged

Economic value

Based on the ILO replacement cost method

Opportunities by category

Events17
Community15
Health14
Environment9
Education6
Animals2
Disaster Recovery2

Opportunities by region

Nationwide33
Auckland12
Wellington8
Canterbury2
Nelson2
Otago2
Manawatu-Whanganui1
Marlborough1
Northland1
Southland1
Taranaki1
West Coast1

2026 is the International Year of Volunteers

The UN General Assembly declared 2026 as IVY+10, recognising the contribution of volunteers worldwide. Every hour you give is part of a global movement.

53% of New Zealanders volunteer — well above the OECD average