Volunteer with us

Make a difference in Mahurangi West.

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you have a few hours a month or more to give, no experience is needed, just a willingness to help and learn.

Two volunteers unloading traps from a uteVolunteers gathered at Huawai Bay

Volunteer roles

Pick what suits you.

  • 01

    Trapping

    Monitor and maintain pest traps and record catches in Trap.NZ.

  • 02

    Hub coordinator

    Support the volunteers in a local hub: coordinate trap servicing, welcome newcomers and be their point of contact.

  • 03

    Planting and weeding

    Help out on native planting and weed control days.

  • 04

    Community events

    Displays, working bees, fundraising and educational activities.

  • 05

    Admin and comms

    Behind-the-scenes organising and communications that keep projects and volunteers going.

  • 06

    Monitoring and citizen science

    Bird counts, coastal wildlife monitoring and other conservation projects.

Current vacancies

Two hubs need a coordinator.

Hub coordinators organise trap servicing in their area, welcome new volunteers and are the local point of contact.

Put your hand up
Volunteers and families sharing food at a picnic table outside a shed

Why volunteer

Give back to the place you love.

  • Protect native birds, wildlife and forest
  • Help restore the Mahurangi West peninsula
  • Get practical conservation experience and training
  • Meet people who care about the same things
  • Spend time outdoors somewhere beautiful
  • Build experience for your CV, with references where appropriate

Don’t see a role that fits? Get in touch anyway and we’ll find a way for you to be involved.

Together we can make Mahurangi West pest free for generations to come.

Get in touch