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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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
The Timber Museum of New Zealand Trust
Putaruru

Miniature TrainWorld Club Vounteer – Putaruru

Get hands-on with miniature trains! Help build tracks and scenery, tackle wiring and repairs, and run demos. No experience needed, flexible schedule, lots of learning, creativity, and fun. Perfect for hobbyists and curious makers!
Practical Help Both/Flexible
The Timber Museum of New Zealand Trust
Putaruru

Volunteer with the School Room Exhibition – Putaruru Timber Museum

Join us at the Timber Museum and help preserve Putāruru’s School Room history! Sort, digitise, and care for photos, documents, and displays, while sharing local stories with visitors. A small weekly contribution that keeps our history alive for everyone.
Practical Help Working Hours
New Zealand Red Cross – Waikato Region
Hamilton

Meals on Wheels Drivers – Hamilton

Meals on Wheels delivers hot, nutritious meals and a friendly chat to older, ill, and disabled individuals, and we need caring volunteers to help brighten their day and make a difference in their lives.
Practical Help Working Hours
Waikato Equitherapy
Hamilton

Dust Buster: Mission Clean Possible

We’re looking for a Dustbuster to tackle our admin block and club rooms! The dust and cobwebs are winning, and we need a cleaning champ to set things straight. Ready to make the place shine?
Practical Help Both/Flexible
Waikato Equitherapy
Hamilton

MacGyver to the Rescue!

We are on the lookout for a grounds person to help us look after our centre with jobs that vary from weed control to fencing!
Practical Help Both/Flexible