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
Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank Trust

Volunteer Cleaner

Help maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for staff, and volunteers.
Practical Help Working Hours
Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank Trust

Gardener / Outdoor Maintenance Volunteer

Help keep the Foodbank grounds tidy, safe, and welcoming for staff, volunteers, and community members accessing support. 
Trades & Maintenance Working Hours
Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank Trust

Community Coordinator / Connector (Four Roles)

We are looking to build a small team of Community Coordinators / Connectors who can work together to share the workload, bring fresh ideas, and help expand the Foodbank’s reach across the community.
Marketing & Communications Both/Flexible
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust

Online Literacy Coach

Become a Volunteer Literacy Coach with RYALT. Work online one-on-one with a learner to strengthen literacy skills, build confidence, and open doors to work, study, and independence. Flexible, supported, and life-changing for both volunteer and student.
Tutoring Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area

Volunteer Retail Assistant – Hamilton Central

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
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area

Meals on Wheels Drivers – Tokoroa

We're looking for a friendly volunteer to support delivering meals in Tokoroa on Wednesdays (including statutory holidays) Deliveries can take up to two hours.
Practical Help Working Hours
Interactionz – Community

Social Activities Buddy

Join Mr. I on Fun Adventures Around Waikato! Mr. I is looking for a volunteer buddy to explore events, social groups, and cool venues in Waikato while practicing social skills and meeting new people!
Companionship Both/Flexible
Waimarie Hamilton East Community House

Community Gardener – Hamilton

Join our friendly team as a volunteer Gardener and help transform our backyard area into a place of peace and pride for everyone who visits.
Gardening Both/Flexible