ExampleAnimalsSPCA
Dog walker & kennel helper
Walk rescue dogs, help with feeding and socialise cats waiting for their forever home.
Auckland
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Sample positions
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These are example roles to show the kinds of work charities post. They'll be replaced with real vacancies once we're live.
Example
ExampleCommunityFoodbank
Food sorter & packer
Sort donations, pack family food parcels and help distribute kai to whānau in need.
Wellington
ExampleEnvironmentSustainable Coastlines
Beach & park clean-up crew
Spend a morning picking up rubbish along the coast. Gloves, bags and good company provided.
Christchurch
ExampleRetailHospice NZ
Op shop assistant
Help sort donations, style the shop floor and chat with customers — every sale funds care.
Hamilton
ExampleEducationDuffy Books in Homes
Reading buddy for tamariki
Sit with primary school kids once a week and help build their love of reading.
Tauranga
ExampleEnvironmentLocal Marae Garden
Community garden volunteer
Plant, weed and harvest veggies that feed the local community kitchen each week.
Rotorua
ExampleSupportAge Concern
Meals on Wheels driver
Deliver hot meals and a friendly hello to older folks living independently at home.
Dunedin
ExampleEventsSpecial Olympics NZ
Event day marshal
Cheer on athletes, hand out medals and help the day run smoothly for everyone.
Napier
FAQ
Common questions
For volunteers and the charities posting opportunities.
- Who can volunteer through Sadie?
- Anyone 16 or over can sign up. Some roles (like driving or working with tamariki) may have extra checks — the charity will let you know when you apply.
- Does it cost anything to volunteer or list a role?
- No. Sadie is completely free for volunteers and for the charities and community groups posting opportunities.
- How much time do I need to commit?
- It's up to you. Roles range from one-off events of a couple of hours to regular weekly shifts. Every listing shows the exact date, time, and expected commitment.
- What happens after I sign up for an opportunity?
- The charity gets your details and confirms your spot by email, usually within a day or two. You'll get a reminder before the day and can message them directly if plans change.
- I run a charity — how do I list opportunities?
- Head to the 'I run a charity' page to create a free account. Once you're verified you can post as many opportunities as you like and manage volunteer sign-ups from your dashboard.
- Do you check that charities are legitimate?
- Yes. We verify every organisation before their listings go live and show a 'Verified' badge on their opportunities so volunteers know who they're helping.