Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do


From serving meals to packing parcels, our volunteers bring compassion and energy to every part of the Mission.

More opportunities coming soon

  • Thanks to the incredible support of our community, all current volunteer spots are filled. We’re not taking new applications right now — but more opportunities open throughout the year, especially at Christmas.


    If you’d like to make an impact today, why not join Auckland Angels? By collecting gifts with your workplace, school, friends, or whānau, you’ll bring joy to families who are doing it tough this Christmas. More info can be found here.

a woman wearing an apron is smiling in a kitchena woman wearing an apron is smiling in a kitchen

“Working at Haeata gives me the opportunity to interact with all sorts of people; the kitchen staff and the people we serve. There are so many characters. I think it’s important to be empathetic and understanding, and the best way to develop that ability is to be around people outside of your normal circle, to grow your bubble.”


Riona

Volunteer opportunities



When opportunities are available, here's how we welcome both individuals and workplace teams to get involved.

RoleWhenHelp with
Breakfast Service at HaeataMonday to Sunday 7.30am - 11.00amVolunteer in our Haeata dining room serving hot, nutritious morning meals to our community. Apply
Mission GrocerTuesday to Friday 10am - 2pmAssist our food team to run Mission Grocer, an affordable grocer for fresh produce and other grocery items for the city community. Apply
Food Packing AssistantMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am - 12pm 12.30pm - 3.30pmAssisting our food team to pack food parcels and distribute to food parcel recipients. Apply
Retail Op Shops - donation sorting Monday to Saturday 9am - 12pm 12.30pm - 3pmWork in our retail space on Symonds Street, helping to organise donated goods. This is open to any skill level and no experience with retail required, however it would be great for someone with a keen interest in fashion and textiles.Apply
Retail Op Shops – In-store volunteeringDays and shifts vary by store Work alongside our team to help sort clothes, display and rotate goods for sale, maintain a clean and tidy store, assist with any other tasks as required. Apply

Here's a glimpse of our volunteer whānau in action!

a man and a woman are standing next to each other holding cans of food .a man and a woman are standing next to each other holding cans of food .
a woman wearing an apron is smiling in a kitchena woman wearing an apron is smiling in a kitchen
a man in an auckland city mission shirt holds a box of fooda man in an auckland city mission shirt holds a box of food
a group of people posing for a picture in front of a buildinga group of people posing for a picture in front of a building
a man in a green shirt stands in front of a pile of cardboard boxesa man in a green shirt stands in front of a pile of cardboard boxes
a man and a woman wearing aprons are standing next to each other in a kitchen .a man and a woman wearing aprons are standing next to each other in a kitchen .
a woman in an apron is holding a bottle of milka woman in an apron is holding a bottle of milk
a woman is pushing a shopping cart filled with bags .a woman is pushing a shopping cart filled with bags .
a man in a black shirt smiles while holding onto a trolleya man in a black shirt smiles while holding onto a trolley

Questions?

We do not offer one off opportunities at this time for individuals unless joining us within a corporate group (see below for more info on this).

We welcome volunteers who can commit to regular, ongoing support. This helps you understand our systems and processes while building and strengthening relationships with staff and whānau over time.

Volunteers must be aged 18 years or over. We do allow volunteers 16 and over with Donation Sorting at our retail stores- please email volunteer@aucklandcitymission.org.nz for details.

If you’d like to help at Christmas — one of our busiest and most special times of the year — please email volunteer@aucklandcitymission.org.nz to register your interest.

If you have a skill that you think would be valuable to us and you would like to volunteer your time, please get in touch. volunteer@aucklandcitymission.org.nz

Corporate & Community Group

Volunteering together is a powerful way to build team spirit while making a meaningful impact.

We welcome corporate and community groups of up to 5 people, with some roles available for larger teams.
We use a flexible self-scheduling system so your team can view and book shifts online. If this sounds like a good fit, we invite you to [create a company profile] and get started.