Volunteer: Getting involved

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Te Atatu School planting day
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Introduction

Get involved in activities around the country, and find out about volunteering for conservation.

Volunteer activities in your region

Map of regions.

Get involved with DOC volunteer activities in your region.

All activities

Volunteers monitoring yellow-eyed penguin.

This national overview of all our volunteer activities may help you find a volunteer programme that interests you.

Latest volunteer activities

Volunteer Sarah Congdon inside the aviary carrying out observation of the whio.

View the most recent volunteer activities added to the website.

Browse by type of volunteer activity

Volunteers nailing arrow to tree.

There are volunteer activities to suit a range of people, skills, and interests.

Become a DOC volunteer

Volunteer crew.

How to choose a suitable volunteer activity, and things you need to consider before you apply.

Volunteer for conservation

Living Legends planting day.

Volunteers play a vital role in conservation in New Zealand. Find ideas for how you can get involved.

Community conservation groups

Digging flax.

Get involved with community conservation groups working with DOC around the country.

Volunteer stories

Volunteers on the Chatham Islands.

Read inspiring stories from all round the country and see what is possible with a bit of enthusiasm and dedication.

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