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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Hospice Waikato Trust
Hamilton

Join Our Hospice Lake Road Volunteer Team

Join our Lake Road volunteer team and help support free hospice care for Waikato families. Whether you’re working behind the scenes with linen and donations or supporting our retail spaces, your time helps turn generosity into care and compassion.
Retail Both/Flexible
Hospice Waikato Trust
Matamata

Matamata Volunteers Wanted – Give a Little, Mean a Lot!

Give a little, mean a lot! Join our Matamata volunteer team to sort and prep donated items. Be part of something bigger by helping us support families to receive free hospice care. Your time breathes new life into items, turning donations into hope.
Retail Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Te Awamutu Shop
Te Awamutu

Red Cross Shop Volunteer – Te Awamutu

Calling all Te Awamutu locals! If you live in TA or close by & want to help out in your community, our Red Cross Shop needs you. Flexible shifts, fun tasks, new skills, and a chance to join a friendly team.
Retail Both/Flexible
Huntly Museum – Te Whare Taonga o Raahui Pookeka
Huntly

Front Desk Crew – Huntly Museum

Be part of the Huntly Museum team! Volunteer 2–3 hours on weekday afternoons or Saturdays to greet visitors, answer questions, and keep the front desk running smoothly. A great way to meet people, be social, and be part of our welcoming community!
Retail Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Taupō Shop
Taupō

Red Cross Shop Volunteer – Taupō

Red Cross Shop volunteers help with a variety of different tasks in our shops. This includes processing stock, merchandising, interacting with customers, creating displays and much more.
Retail Both/Flexible
Raglan Community House
Raglan

Retail and Donation Services Assistant – Raglan

Op Shop volunteers help raise much needed funds so we can connect, assist, and encourage a safe, healthy and resilient community where people look out for each other. Our friendly, well organised team is looking for several new members.
Retail Both/Flexible
Salvation Army – Waihī
Waihī

Pick Up/Delivery Assistant

Help assist our van driver with donations while getting to know the community and help our organisation provide social services to those in need
Retail Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Matamata Shop
Matamata

Red Cross Shop Volunteer – Matamata

Red Cross Shop volunteers help with a variety of different tasks in our shops. This includes processing stock, merchandising, interacting with customers, creating displays and much more.
Retail Both/Flexible