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
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Hours contributed
Total volunteer hours logged
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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