Motuihe island volunteering

DOC-led volunteering is 5-days, usually Monday to Friday. Volunteers travel to the Motu on the DOC supply boat. Six hours mahi a day are expected on tasks to support the island ranger. We place volunteers in pairs. 

Tasks

Tasks may include:

• mowing, scrub bar trimming, weeding
• track and drain maintenance
• tools maintenance
• workshop tidy and stocktake
• cleaning house interior
• exterior painting of house or buildings including preparation  
• building maintenance
• waste management
• chipping oysters shells off the wharf
• beach clean up
• support for the Motuihe Restoration Trust.

Dates

• 28 July-1 August 2025
• 8-12 September 2025
• 6-10 October 2025
• 17-21 November 2025
• 12-16 January 2026

How to apply 

This opportunity is best in pairs. Apply with a friend or partner.

Register your interest by filling out our online application form.

Motuihe Trust

If 5-days is not for you, consider volunteer opportunities with Motuihe Trust. They are looking for ongoing and one-time volunteers, ranging from weeding to programme coordination.

Motuihe Trust.