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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Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
GirlGuiding New Zealand
Hamilton

GirlGuiding Volunteer Leader – Hamilton

Looking for a fun, flexible volunteer role? Support GirlGuiding NZ as a Leader (18+) in Hamilton, helping girls & young women grow in confidence, resilience & identity through weekly activities, camps & experiences. No experience needed, training provided
Youth & Children Evenings/Weekends
Age Concern Waikato
Hamilton

Become a Companionship Volunteer – Hamilton

Hamilton needs volunteers who care! Many older people are missing connection and companionship. Just a little time each week spent chatting, sharing stories, or enjoying a hobby can make someone feel valued and less alone.
Companionship Both/Flexible
Hospice Waikato Trust
Hamilton

Bereavement Feedback Volunteer – Hamilton

Hospice Waikato is seeking two compassionate, experienced volunteers for its Bereavement Feedback Team. This role involves supportive phone conversations with bereaved families, gathering feedback on care, and offering information about ongoing support.
Health & Medical Working Hours
Hamilton Grey Power Incorporated
Hamilton

Secretary/Treasurer

Supporting the Grey Power Hamilton Team with administration tasks and collating reports and general support role to the Chairperson.
Committee & Board Both/Flexible
Special Olympics Waikato
Hamilton

Volunteer Ten Pin Bowling Coach – Special Olympics Waikato

Special Olympics Waikato is looking for enthusiastic volunteer ten pin bowling coaches to support athletes with intellectual disabilities in a fun, inclusive environment, building confidence, skills, & connection through sport. Mondays from 6pm at SkyCity
Sports Evenings/Weekends
Special Olympics Waikato
Hamilton

Volunteer Swimming Coach – Special Olympics Waikato

Special Olympics Waikato is looking for enthusiastic volunteer swimming coaches to support athletes with intellectual disabilities in a fun, inclusive team. Training is Sundays 5–6.15pm at Waterworld, Te Rapa, with possible competitions during the year.
Sports Evenings/Weekends
Special Olympics Waikato
Hamilton

Volunteer Basketball Coach – Special Olympics Waikato

Special Olympics Waikato is looking for enthusiastic volunteer basketball coaches to support athletes with intellectual disabilities in a fun, inclusive team. Training is Wednesdays 6–8pm in Hamilton, with possible North Island competitions.
Sports Evenings/Weekends
St Aidan’s Church Op Shop
Hamilton

Kaitiaki Volunteer Op Shop Manager – Hamilton

We’re looking for someone for the Kaitiaki Volunteer Op Shop Manager role, with Friday as the core day (9am–4/4.30pm) and flexibility to support and oversee the shop as needed on other days, within a supportive shared management team.
Retail Working Hours