Bay of Plenty Volunteer Network

Year-round projects

• Year-round project

  Kai Resilience Troppo Project

  Te Puke town

  Join a living food forest dedicated to strengthening local food resilience, biodiversity, and community connection in the Bay of Plenty. The Kai Resilience Troppo Project is transforming an urban space into a thriving tropical and subtropical food forest where volunteers can learn practical growing skills, contribute to meaningful community projects, and help create a long-term source of abundant food for future generations. Whether you're an experienced grower, curious beginner, student, retiree, photographer, videographer, builder, educator, or simply someone who wants to make a positive difference, there is a place for you here. Volunteers may assist with: Food forest establishment and maintenance Planting tropical and subtropical species Harvesting and seed saving Composting and soil building Garden infrastructure projects Community workshops and open days Photography and storytelling Educational content creation Biodiversity monitoring Community outreach and engagement Learn by doing, connect with like-minded people, and help build a resilient local food system that benefits the wider community.

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• Environmental Volunteering - Johnson Reserve Planting

  Tauranga City Council

  27 Jun 2026

  Te Puke town · Welcome Bay, Bay Of Plenty

  Te Puke

  - Participate in hands-on conservation by planting native shrubs/trees - Join Johnson Reserve Care Group for wetland area restoration - No tools needed, wear closed-toe shoes, bring water bottle

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• Daffodil Day Area Coordinator

  Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty

  Regular - less than 6 months

  Te Puke town · Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty

  Te Puke

  - Coordinate Daffodil Day collection sites and volunteers in community - Promote Daffodil Day, manage money, resources, and merchandise - Motivated, organized, empathetic, and able to work with diverse backgrounds

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• 🚗Community Transport Service Drivers Needed Now!🚗

  COLAB Community Trust

  Regular - more than 6 months

  Te Puke town · Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty

  Te Puke

  - Volunteer drivers needed for community rides in Te Puke - Provide friendly and reliable transportation for community members - Operate Monday-Friday, flexible shifts between 9am-4pm

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• Programme Facilitator

  Anglican Care Waiapu

  Regular - more than 6 months

  Te Puke town · Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty

  Te Puke

  - Deliver Seasons for Growth® education and peer-support programmes - Training in grief and loss seminar, child protection required - Volunteer commitment during school term, good listener, police check

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• Client Liaison Volunteers for WanderWell - Te Puke

  Land Search and Rescue

  Regular - more than 6 months

  Te Puke town · Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty

  Te Puke

  - Deliver and swap radio frequency-emitting devices for at-risk clients - Regional volunteers with valid NZ driving license and own transport - No experience needed, full training provided; police vetting required

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• Volunteer Community Educator - 3 Steps for Life

  St John Tauranga

  Regular - more than 6 months

  Te Puke town · Te Puke, Bay Of Plenty

  Te Puke

  - Deliver CPR and AED awareness sessions to communities - Connect with stakeholders and promote health education programs - Flexible volunteer role requiring reliable transport and technical proficiency

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