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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The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust
Hamilton

Digital Marketing Assistant

We are looking for volunteers to join our marketing team at ROC. In this role, you will help us creating text, video, and photo content to promote/update what we do across multiple social media platforms.
Marketing & Communications Both/Flexible
Waikato Rose Society Incorporated
Hamilton

Event Sales Assistants – Daltons National Rose Show 2026

The Waikato Rose Society aims to plant roses in the heart & gardens of the people. Come along and assist with door sales, raffles sales and helping on the Information table selling calendars at the Daltons National Rose Show from 14th-15th November
Hosting Both/Flexible 12 November 2026 · 13 November 2026
Waikato Rose Society Incorporated
Hamilton

Feed The Team (14th Nov 2026)

The Waikato Rose Society aims to implant roses in the hearts and gardens of the people. Come along and assist in the kitchen at the Waikato Rose Society Spring Show to provide morning tea for Judges, Stewards and helpers.
Food Services Both/Flexible 13 November 2026
Interactionz – Community
Hamilton, Ōhaupō

Coffee Buddy – Ohaupo

Do you like conversation and good coffee? If you have a couple of hours free per week and would like to spend it chatting with Mrs H, this might be just the role for you.
Companionship Both/Flexible
Department Of Corrections – Te Kauwhata
Te Kauwhata

Spring Hill Corrections Facility – Community Skills Volunteer

Share your skills, hobbies or interests with residents at Spring Hill Corrections Facility. Lead staff-supported activities that encourage learning, positive social interaction and meaningful engagement in a safe, structured environment.
Practical Help Both/Flexible
St Francis Cooperating Parish
Hamilton

Community Development Advisor

Hillcrest, Hamilton does not have its own community centre or hub. Yet it has a highly transilient and student population. We are seeking Community Advisors with strengths in business, projects, innovation, community building, and/ or social enterprise
Committee & Board Both/Flexible
Go Eco
Hamilton

Food Rescue Driver – Hamilton

Drive with Go Eco Food Rescue! Rescue food from supermarkets, and deliver directly to community centres around Kirikiriroa. Early morning, hands-on work for people with a NZ full license & ability to drive manual.
Driving Working Hours
Arts For Health Community Trust
Hamilton

Social Media Volunteers

Help us grow our online community by creating engaging content, responding to our audience and bringing our organisation’s work to life across social media.
Marketing & Communications Working Hours
The CowShed Trust
Hamilton

Artist/Painter

We require a talented painter/artist to restore and repaint large fibreglass animals realistically.
Art & Craft Both/Flexible