Wellington Essentials

SPCA Wellington Centre is a non-profit organization in Wellington. Our center in Newtown offers animal rehoming services and emergency veterinary care for animals in the community. Known as the Margaret Doucas Animal Hospital, we also operate a full veterinary hospital, located in the former Fever Hospital building.

Life Flight is a non-profit organization in Wellington providing time-critical aeromedical care. We deploy the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Air Ambulance Planes to assist over 30 people weekly, including critically ill babies and remote medical emergencies. Our Air Ambulance Planes function as flying intensive care wards, transferring patients needing specialist care, while the Westpac Rescue Helicopter responds to urgent situations where minutes matter or locations are challenging.

Cancer Society Wellington is a non-profit organization in Wellington. Our team supports people with cancer and their whānau across the Greater Wellington region, offering a cancer information helpline and psychological counseling services. We also provide transport to treatment, connect individuals with others facing cancer, and host support groups and workshops for patients, whānau, and friends.

Sisters of Compassion Soup Kitchen is a community support service in Wellington providing two hot meals a day, six days a week. We offer morning meals including soup, toast, fruit, tea, and coffee, alongside hearty, nutritious dinners reviewed by Regional Public Health. Our team also provides first-step support, connecting individuals with housing, health, and budgeting services, and advocating for those in need.

Volunteer Service Abroad is a non-profit organization in Wellington. We connect people and apply expertise to real-world challenges, working with local partners to foster progress and strengthen resilience through community-led volunteering. Our team operates 10 programmes across Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia, offering opportunities to share professional skills in areas like Education & Training, Healthcare & Medical, and Agriculture.

Barnardos New Zealand is a non-profit organization in Wellington. We support tamariki, rangatahi, and caregivers through our Early Learning and Child and Family Services, and answer calls through the 0800 What's Up helpline.

BGI Wellington is a non-profit organization in Wellington. We stand with young people to help them build great communities and live meaningful lives through our youth development programs and projects.

National Collective of Independent Womens Refuges is a non-profit organization in Wellington. We are the largest nationwide organization in Aotearoa supporting women and children experiencing family violence through our network of 41 refuges. We provide a 24-hour crisis line, education programs, and advocacy for policy change. Our team assists with healthcare access, counselling, budgeting advice, protection orders, legal help, finding housing, funding activities for tamariki, and establishing school relationships. We also meet basic needs such as food and clothing.

Community Connections Support is a non-profit organization in Wellington providing disability support services. We assist individuals with day-to-day needs, specialized full-time support, and employment connections.

The Little Miracles Trust is a non-profit organization in Wellington. We are Aotearoa New Zealand's national neonatal charity, established in 1986 by two Wellington families. We support families as they journey through neonatal intensive care, the transition home, and beyond. We provide understanding, support, and connection to families of premature and sick full-term babies, making a difficult start to life a little easier. We offer resources, real family stories, and guidance for various stages, including those whose babies need care, are in NICU/SCBU, are going home, or adjusting to life at home.

Volunteer Wellington is a non-profit organization in Wellington that builds on a legacy which began in 1992. We connect people looking to volunteer with community organizations in the Wellington region, including Porirua and Hutt Valley. Our team offers advice, mentoring, and professional development in volunteer management, enhancing the experience for both organizations and volunteers. We facilitate collaboration among community groups.