Are you keen to volunteer to help enhance biodiversity while getting your hands dirty and meet like-minded people?
There are loads of opportunities including:
- Tree planting
- Weed control
- Litter pick-up
- Pest animal control
- Trail maintenance.
If you are an individual, team or group looking for a volunteer opportunity register now.
Interested in setting up a volunteer group?
If you are interested in setting up a volunteer group, we have some helpful information to get you started.
Upcoming public volunteer days
The planting season in Dunedin is generally from April – October each year. Keep an eye on this page for scheduled planting days closer to the season.
We can also set up a planting day just for your group. If you are interested, please enquire at volunteer@dcc.govt.nz.
Volunteer working bee at Hereweka/Harbour Cone (Tuesdays)
When: Oct 14, 2025 09:30 am
Where: Smiths Creek on the Otago Peninsula (carpark at approximately 50 Bacon Street, Broad Bay, Dunedin 9014)
Volunteer working bee at Hereweka/Harbour Cone (Sundays)
When: Oct 19, 2025 10:30 am
Where: Smiths Creek on the Otago Peninsula (carpark at approximately 50 Bacon Street, Broad Bay, Dunedin 9014)
Got questions?
We are here to help you!
Please feel free to email one of the DCC Parks and Recreation Volunteer Projects Facilitators at volunteer@dcc.govt.nz.