Current Positions

Explore the volunteer opportunities below and find a role that’s right for you. From helping the environment to supporting your community, there’s something for everyone. Check out the roles and get involved!

PS: Job hunting while volunteering? Just let the organisation know. They'll understand – and it helps them place you in a role that's more flexible or easier to cover if you get work. That way, you can still help out without stress, they can plan ahead, and they'll really appreciate your honesty.
Current volunteer positions

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Riding for the Disabled – Cambridge Inc
Cambridge

Grounds & Facility Volunteer – Cambridge

Cambridge RDA is looking for someone to care for our property, horses, and daily farm operations. Your hands-on work ensures our facility remains a safe, warm, and welcoming home for our riders, volunteers, and families.
Practical Help Both/Flexible
The Cake Detective Charitable Trust
Hamilton

Kitchen Operations Coordinator

As our Kitchen Operations Coordinator, you'll help maintain a clean, organised, and well-stocked kitchen, support our volunteer team, and assist with local deliveries. This flexible role is perfect for someone who is organised, proactive, and passionate
Food Services Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area
Taupō

Volunteer Retail Assistant – Taupō

We are urgently looking for friendly and reliable volunteers for our Taupō Red Cross Shop during shop hours 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. We have a high need for volunteers available during the weekend.
Retail Both/Flexible
Habitat for Humanity – Lincoln St ReUse
Hamilton

Reuse Shop All-Rounder – Hamilton

Help Habitat for Humanity raise vital funds to build homes, communities and hope! We’re looking for dynamic volunteers to help keep our charity shop looking sharp and running efficiently!
Retail Working Hours
Habitat for Humanity – Lincoln St ReUse
Home Based

Volunteer Linen Sorter – Home-Based

Volunteer in store or at home! We’re looking for someone to sort and label second-hand linens to sell in our charity shop – help us raise funds to build homes, communities and hope!
Retail Both/Flexible
Dementia Waikato
Hamilton

Living Well Programme Volunteer

We are looking for a volunteer to help with our Cognitive Stimulation Programme (CSP) for people living with dementia.
Social Support Working Hours
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
Home Based

Student Liaison Volunteer- Home-Based (Short/Long term)

You will be calling up to 10 of our students as part of a team, checking in to see how they are getting on. The role runs for around 4 to 5 weeks, including training on our systems. We’ll provide you with an app, so the calls won’t cost you anything.
Social Support Both/Flexible
Waikato Equitherapy
Home Based

Volunteer Coordinator (Flexible / HomeBased)

Play a key role in supporting volunteer recruitment at Hamilton Equitherapy. In this flexible, home-based role, you'll review referrals, connect with prospective volunteers, and help ensure people are matched to opportunities that suit their interests
Administration Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area
Matamata

Volunteer Retail Assistant – Matamata

As a volunteer retail assistant, you’ll help create a welcoming environment for our customers. You’ll do day-to-day tasks that help the shop run smoothly, and serve customers in a friendly, professional way.
Retail Both/Flexible
Abbeyfield Waikato Inc
Hamilton

Volunteer Hairdresser – Hamilton

Abbeyfield is looking for a volunteer hairdresser to visit residents approximately every 5–6 weeks and provide haircuts for up to five residents.
Practical Help Working Hours