Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai
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Introduction
Get involved with DOC volunteer activities in the Nelson/Tasman region.View or sign up to the regional volunteer events newsletter for updates on local conservation activities and events.
Volunteer with Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust
Volunteer to bring birdlife back to the forests and beaches of Abel Tasman through pest control, restoration, and translocations.
Angelus volunteer hut wardens
Applications are now open for the 2025/26 season.
Blue Lake hut wardens
Applications are now open for the 2025/26 season.
Volunteer with Brook Waimārama Sanctuary
This busy wildlife sanctuary and visitor centre has a wide range activities and time commitments available across 12 volunteer teams.
Volunteer with HealthPost Nature Trust
Volunteer to protect habitats at Wharariki/Farewell Spit to protect taonga species such as pakahā and matuku.
Kerr Bay camp hosts
Applications are now open for the 2025/26 season.
Motueka Nursery volunteers
Every Monday: Get together each week to help nurture and raise native plants.
Nelson Lakes biodiversity volunteer ranger
Applications for the 2025/26 summer season are now closed.
Onetahuti volunteer camp hosts
December 2025 to Easter 2026: Register your interest to be a camp host at Onetahuti Campsite.
Top of the South region volunteer application form
Sign up to volunteer on projects in the Nelson, Motueka and Tasman area.
Travers Valley hut wardens
Applications are now open for the 2025/26 season.
Volunteer for Wasp Wipeout
Help DOC staff protect native species from one of the most damaging insect pests and volunteer for Wasp Wipeout operations in Nelson Tasman and Marlborough regions.
West Bay camp hosts
Applications are now open for the 2025/26 season.