Volunteer to protect Motupōhue/Bluff Hill by trapping, planting and restoration, project management, administration and fundraising.

Join a range of community organisations working together to protect diverse native species in this 874 ha reserve less than 10 mins drive from Gore.

13 - 22 January 2027: Volunteers will help with vegetation clearance around the historic woolshed and homestead at Mason Bay.

30 November - 4 December 2026: Volunteer tasks will include tree trimming, weeding, planting, garden maintenance and tidying up the general area.

March 2027: Volunteer at Port Pegasus/Pikihatiti maintaining historical sites in the area.

October 2026 - April 2027: We are looking for volunteers to assist with the quarantine process throughout the season.

9 -13 November 2026: This is a great chance to explore some of Southland’s back country tracks.

25 – 29 January 2027: This is a wonderful opportunity to discover several of Southland's historic relics and help to preserve them for future generations.

3 - 7 May 2027: Tasks include painting, cleaning, weeding and basic building maintenance.

1 - 8 December 2026: Volunteers will help with the annual maintenance of huts around the coastline of Stewart Island/Rakiura.

November 2026 - March 2027: Volunteers will be contributing to the Rakiura Dune Restoration Project, which has been active for 26 years and has had major progress in protecting native dune species.

November 2025 and April 2026: Applications are closed.

October 2026 - March 2027: This is a great opportunity to learn new skills, be a part of an awesome team and visit many backcountry sites around beautiful Stewart Island/Rakiura.

Protect native wildlife around the township of Halfmoon Bay, mainly by trapping pests but there are a range of tasks and visitors are welcome.

November 2026 - April 2027: This is a rare opportunity to stay on Ulva Island and work towards maintaining its pest free status.

November 2026 – April 2027: This is a rare opportunity to stay on this island paradise in return for acting as a roving ranger on the island during the height of the visitor season.

October 2026 and March 2027: Volunteers will help tidy up the campground, carry out track maintenance and restoration work on the historic water race at Piano Flat, the only known operational water race in Southland.