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
Paeroa Community Support Trust
Paeroa

Grocery Shopping Assistant – Paeroa

Volunteer with our Grocery Shopping Service in Paeroa and help elderly and vulnerable locals with a weekly or fortnightly shop — either for them or alongside them.
Practical Help Both/Flexible
Abbeyfield Waikato Inc
Hamilton

Board Secretary

Use your organisational skills for good by volunteering as Secretary for Abbeyfield Waikato, helping support independent, connected living for older people with just a few hours a month.
Committee & Board Both/Flexible
Salvation Army – Waikato
Hamilton

Reception & Admin Support Volunteer – Hamilton

The Salvation Army Hamilton needs a friendly, organised volunteer to support our busy reception team. If you enjoy helping people, working with a great team, and being a vital part of community support, this role is for you!
Administration Working Hours
Dress For Success Hamilton Trust
Hamilton

Boutique Cleaner

We are looking for a cleaning fairy to help us keep our boutique looking fabulous.
Practical Help Working Hours
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
Putaruru

Literacy Ambassador-Putaruru

Join us as a Literacy Ambassador in Putaruru and support people in your community to access free reading and writing help. It’s a flexible role for people who enjoy connecting with others and supporting your local community.
Promotion Both/Flexible
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
Pōkeno, Tuakau

Literacy Ambassador – Tuakau / Pokeno

Join us as a Literacy Ambassador in Tuakau and Pokeno and support people in your community to access free reading and writing help. It’s a flexible role for people who enjoy connecting with others and supporting your local community.
Promotion Both/Flexible
Community Link Trust
Hamilton

Receptionist & Administration Support

We are looking for a friendly and organised Receptionist & Admin Support person who can manage the front desk, welcome visitors, and provide practical administrative and office support to help the organisation run smoothly day-to-day.
Administration Working Hours
Progress to Health – Hamilton
Hamilton

Reception support

Do you enjoy welcoming people, creating great first impressions, and keeping things running smoothly? We’re looking for warm, friendly volunteers to support our reception area—and we’d love to have you on board!
Administration Working Hours
Victoria Battery Tramway Society Inc
Paeroa, Waihī

Volunteer Tour Guide – Victoria Battery Tramway (Waikino)

Share the history of Victoria Battery with visitors as a volunteer tour guide on weekends. Welcome guests, tell engaging stories about gold-mining heritage, and help create a safe, fun, and memorable experience at one of the region’s most unique historic
Hosting Both/Flexible
Victoria Battery Tramway Society Inc
Paeroa, Waihī

Volunteer Driver / Engineer – Victoria Battery Tramway (Waikino)

Get behind the wheel of our narrow-gauge tram and bring the history of Victoria Battery to life. We’re looking for Driver/Engineer volunteers to help deliver a safe, fun, and memorable experience for visitors exploring this historic gold-mining site.
Driving Both/Flexible