Volunteer with us
Make a difference in Mahurangi West.
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you have a few hours a month or more to give, no experience is needed, just a willingness to help and learn.
- IndividualsGive an hour, a season or more. No experience needed.
- FamiliesCome along to a planting day together.
- BusinessesSponsor a project or back an event.
- Community groupsBring your group along to a working bee.
Ways to help
Pick what suits you.
- 01
Planting and weeding
Help out on native planting days, weed cafés and weed control.
- 02
Monitoring and citizen science
Seasonal bird counts, Coast Guardians coastal monitoring and other projects.
- 03
Community events
Displays, working bees, fundraising and educational activities.
- 04
Admin and comms
Behind-the-scenes organising and communications that keep projects and volunteers going.
- 05
Business and sponsors
Support the project as a sponsor or partner. Talk to us about what suits your business.
- 06
Fundraise for us
Run your own event or challenge and raise money for Project Birdsong.
Micro-volunteering
Got half an hour?
Many hands make light work. Small, regular contributions keep our projects going without anyone feeling overloaded.
Put your hand up- 30 min
Count birds
Half an hour at your station, once a season.
- 1 hour
Join a weed café
Weeding, mulching and watering young natives.
Join a planting day
Help plant natives, from the Jamieson Bay esplanade to Huawai Bay.
Why volunteer
Give back to the place you love.
- Help bring native birds back to the peninsula
- Help restore the Mahurangi West peninsula
- Get practical conservation experience and training
- Meet people who care about the same things
- Spend time outdoors somewhere beautiful
- Build experience for your CV, with references where appropriate
Don’t see a role that fits? Get in touch anyway and we’ll find a way for you to be involved.