International Year of Volunteers 2026
Community Impact
Every hour volunteered strengthens Aotearoa. Here's the collective impact of our community.
15
Volunteers
People signed up to volunteer
49
Organisations
Verified charities listing opportunities
2
Hours contributed
Total volunteer hours logged
$63
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