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

Practical Help

All Categories Administration Animal Care Art & Craft Business Support Committee & Board Companionship Conservation Driving Events Food Services Fundraising Gardening Health & Medical Hosting Information & Advice IT Languages Management Marketing & Communications Mentoring Music & Entertainment Practical Help Promotion Research Retail Social Support Sports Trades & Maintenance Tutoring Youth & Children

All Towns

All Towns All Towns Benneydale Cambridge Colville Coromandel Hahei Hamilton Home Based Huntly Kāwhia Kihikihi Mangakino Matamata Meremere Morrinsville Ngāruawāhia Ngatea Ōhaupō Other Ōtorohanga Paeroa Pauanui Piopio Pirongia Pōkeno Port Waikato Putaruru Raglan Tairua Taumarunui Taupiri Taupō Te Aroha Te Awamutu Te Kauwhata Te Kuiti Thames Tirau Tokoroa Tuakau Turangi Waihī Whangamatā Whitianga

Any Hours

Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
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
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area
Tokoroa

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
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
Waikato Equitherapy
Hamilton

Dustbuster – Centre Support Volunteer (Hamilton)

Join Waikato Equitherapy as a Dustbuster! Help vacuum, dust, & mop the admin block & club rooms, keeping the Centre tidy and welcoming. A simple, flexible role that’s part of the environment - no heavy commitment, just helping our little community shine.
Practical Help Both/Flexible
Waikato Equitherapy
Hamilton

Volunteer Grounds Person – Hamilton

Join Waikato Equitherapy as a volunteer Grounds Person. Help maintain a safe, welcoming space for riders with special needs, keeping the Centre beautiful and functional. Enjoy outdoor work while supporting a team that helps riders grow in confidence.
Practical Help Both/Flexible
The Timber Museum of New Zealand Trust
Putaruru

Behind-the-Scenes Museum Volunteer – Putaruru

Are you passionate about local history and looking for a behind-the-scenes role in the arts? We are looking for a dedicated volunteer to help us maintain the integrity of our Cookhouse exhibition or Tuck and Watkins Mill exhibition.
Practical Help Working Hours
Community Link Trust
Hamilton

Donation Sorter and Warehouse Merchandiser

Do you love a good challenge and have a knack for turning chaos into order? The Op Shop on the Park (Community Link) is on the hunt for a donation sorters and merchandisers to help our warehouse run like a well-oiled machine.
Practical Help Working Hours