Volunteer
There are a variety of ways that you might consider donating your time to support our work. For many, volunteering is a way of giving back to an organisation that may have assisted them or a family member. For others, itās a feel-good factor knowing that they are making a difference. Whatever your motivation we would welcome you with open arms.
Some of the ways you can help are office administration, fundraising, advocacy, youth awareness, support group activities (digital and face-to-face), consumer groups, and our Peer Support Service.Ā
Download the Volunteer Application Form to indicate what you would like to help us with and how often you are available, or if you would like to talk to us about volunteering please call 0800 663 463 and speak to the Volunteer Co-ordinator.
Read our Volunteer Stories
Why do our volunteers volunteer?
Regional Arthritis Support Groups have been active since we had regional offices all over New Zealand.Ā Local support groups are wonderful, supportive places to meet others with Arthritis in your local community.
Volunteering – an essential part of fulfilling cultural responsibility
For many MÄori, mahi aroha is carried out for the benefit of whanau and iwi, it is often seen as an essential part of fulfilling their cultural responsibility to the wider collective.
“I loved reading the volunteer news in e-news. Good to know that our work matters.” – Volunteer