Volunteers are the heart of Hospice Whanganui.
By giving a few hours of your time, you help make specialist palliative care possible for patients and whānau in our community.
Volunteering is a great way to support the work of Hospice and we love welcoming new volunteers to our team.
Whether you have a knack for gardening or a passion for re-using and upcycling with our retail shops, volunteering for collections and deliveries, sorting and repairing, creating displays, giving our customers a great shopping experiences or helping out with events, please give us a buzz or fill out the form to email our friendly Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteering with Hospice Whanganui means:
- Being part of a welcoming team
- Meeting new people and building friendships
- Supporting patients and whānau in our community
- Making a real difference close to home
Hospice Whanganui volunteers support specialist palliative care services across the Whanganui region.
Interested in volunteering?
Fill out the form below and our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch.
Volunteering Roles
Retail Volunteers
Help serve customers, sort donations, and create welcoming shops that raise vital funds for hospice care.
Garden Volunteers
Help care for the beautiful hospice gardens that bring comfort and peace to patients and whānau.
Drivers & Pick-ups
Assist with collection and delivery of donated goods across Whanganui.
Handy People
Help with general maintenance and repairs around hospice.
Electrical Testing
Ensure donated electrical goods are safe and ready for sale.
Behind the Counter
In our hospice shops, volunteers sort donations, price items, help customers, and keep everything running smoothly. But more than that, they create connection, community, and care.
Behind the counter are people who choose to show up. If you’ve ever wondered what it might feel like to be part of that – we’d love to hear from you.
Latest Volunteer Newsletters
Our Volunteer Newsletter is a regular update created especially for our incredible Hospice Whanganui volunteers.
Inside, you’ll find stories from across our hospice, team updates, upcoming opportunities, celebrations, and important information to help you feel connected, informed, and supported in your role.
Whether you’re volunteering in our shops, or behind the scenes, these newsletters are one of the ways we stay connected as one hospice whānau.
Browse our past newsletters below.