How you can help

There are many ways you can make a difference in the lives of Aotearoa's wild birds. We believe that everyone has something unique to offer. If you would like to get involved in any of the activities below, or if you have other ideas about how to contribute, we would love to hear from you.

Volunteer with us

As a small team, we rely heavily on our wonderful team of volunteers to help us care for the 6500+ birds who come through our doors every year.

From administrative tasks, running errands and making deliveries to gardening, maintenance and hands-on bird care, our volunteers contribute to just about every aspect of running the centre.

Prior experience with birds is not essential as we will provide training. It’s your availability, reliability, and willingness to help that really matter.

If you would like to join our team as a volunteer, are based in Auckland and are over 18 years of age, please see the list of currently available volunteer roles below or email volunteer@birdcareaotearoa.org.nz for more information.

Available Volunteer Positions

Photo by Simon Runting

Sponsorship and Partnerships

BirdCare Aotearoa is currently seeking sponsors and partners to help support our world-class, life saving service for rescued wild birds.

In return, we can provide advertising and promotion via our extensive network, social media channels and onsite at the facility. Updates and footage can also be provided for promotional purposes.

Please contact support@birdcareaotearoa.org.nz to discuss options.

Kākā in the General Ward at BirdCare Aotearoa

Involve your company

Volunteering as a workplace team is not only a brilliant team-building activity, but is also a great way to connect with your local community and provide much-needed support for our small team.

To find out more about how your workplace can get involved, please email volunteer@birdcareaotearoa.org.nz.

Fundraise for the birds

From holding a bake sale to organising a sponsored walk, run, swim or movie night, fundraisers are a lot of fun.

Not only will you raise much-needed funds to support our work, you will also increase awareness about Aotearoa’s incredible birdlife.

You can hold an independent fundraiser or register your fundraiser on Givealittle.

Please email support@birdcareaotearoa.org.nz and let us know your plans so we can invite you for a visit and give you a big thank you on behalf of the birds!

Photo by Simon Runting

Shop

We have partnered with some talented and generous bird-loving jewellers, photographers, crafters, and designers. Choose a unique gift for a loved one (or yourself!) while supporting local artists and our precious birdlife.

Tania Mallow Jewellery

To celebrate our Bird of the Year (BOTY) campaign for the Cook’s petrel, Tania has just released a second (and final) batch of ten Cook’s petrel necklaces, with 30% of sales donated to BirdCare Aotearoa. The release coincides with the start of BOTY voting on 17 October. Tania’s first batch of ten Cook’s petrel necklaces sold out in just three hours, so head to Tania’s website to make sure you don’t miss out!

Tania is also donating $1 to BirdCare Aotearoa from each bird necklace sold. So, you can support birds while shopping from Tania’s beautiful Birds of Aotearoa Necklaces collection.

Limited edition Cook’s petrel necklace by Tania Mallow Jewellery

HeritagePrintz tea towels and gift cards

Diana Murray of HeritagePrintz has designed a gorgeous quail motif tea towel $30 each and assorted gift cards from $2.50-5.00, exclusively for BirdCare Aotearoa. We have limited numbers of these products available now, with 100% of the proceeds helping birds in our care. Please ask at reception or email support@birdcareaotearoa.org.nz if you would like to purchase something from this range. Payment can be made in cash or online, and postage can be arranged at a small cost.

Riverhead Photography eco-friendly cards

Mike Wilson from Riverhead Photography has created a beautiful collection of eco-friendly bird cards. They are printed on recycled card, sent with recycled paper envelopes, and plastic-free packaging. Mike will donate $1 to BirdCare Aotearoa from every NZ Birds Variety Pack sold from his website.

Sprinka Joy cat collar covers

Joyce Fung of Sprinka Joy has designed a collection of cat collar covers (aka “cat scrunchies”) – a fun and colourful way to help protect birdlife. You can read more about these collars and purchase one online or from reception. BirdCare Aotearoa will receive 70% from all in-person sales and 30% from online sales.

If you have questions about any of the items in our shop, or if you would like to donate some of your own creations to support birds, please email support@birdcareaotearoa.org.nz. We would love to hear from you!

Gift Certificates

We have a lovely range of electronic gift certificates available here

The Good Registry

If you never know what you’d like for receive for gifts for your celebrations, you can set up a gift registry for your family and friends to donate to BirdCare Aotearoa in your honour!