DOC-led volunteering is 5-days, usually Monday to Friday. Volunteers travel to the Motu on the DOC supply boat. Six hours mahi a day are expected on tasks to support the island ranger. We place volunteers in pairs.
Tasks
Tasks may include:
- mowing, scrub bar trimming, weeding
- track and drain maintenance
- tools maintenance
- workshop tidy and stocktake
- cleaning house interior
- exterior painting of house or buildings including preparation
- building maintenance
- waste management
- chipping oysters shells off the wharf
- beach clean up
- support for the Motuihe Restoration Trust.
2026 Dates
- 2–6 March
- 6–10 April
- 18–22 May
- 27–31 July
- 24–28 August
- 21–26 September
- 19–23 October
- 16–20 November
- 14–18 December
How to apply
This opportunity is best in pairs. Apply with a friend or partner.
Register your interest by filling out our online application form.
Motuihe Trust
If 5-days is not for you, consider volunteer opportunities with Motuihe Trust. They are looking for ongoing and one-time volunteers, ranging from weeding to programme coordination.