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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Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
Ōtorohanga

Face-to-Face Literacy Coach – Otorohanga

We’re looking for a volunteer Literacy Coach in Otorohanga to support an adult female student with reading and writing through face-to-face sessions. This role would suit someone who enjoys working one-on-one in a supportive, empowering way.
Tutoring Working Hours
English Language Partners Waikato
Cambridge, Hamilton, Te Awamutu

ESOL Home Tutor Volunteer

Join English Language Partners as a Home Tutor and make a difference in the Waikato community. Through our training program, you'll learn how to provide free English lessons to former refugees and migrants, helping them navigate daily life in New Zealand
Tutoring Both/Flexible
Department of Corrections : Waikeria Prison
Te Awamutu

Te Reo Māori Tutor – Waikeria Prison (Te Awamutu)

Support the rehabilitation of tāne at Waikeria Prison by sharing your passion for Te Reo Māori. Run one weekly or fortnightly session, help learners build confidence and cultural connection, and have a positive impact. Car required to reach the site.
Tutoring Both/Flexible
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
Home Based

Online Literacy Coach

Become a Volunteer Literacy Coach with RYALT. Work online one-on-one with a learner to strengthen literacy skills, build confidence, and open doors to work, study, and independence. Flexible, supported, and life-changing for both volunteer and student.
Tutoring Both/Flexible
St John’s Tongan Laulotaha Mentoring Initiative
Hamilton

Tutors – English, Maths, Science: Inspire Young Minds (Hamilton)

Join our church-based Homework & Mentoring program on Wednesday evenings, 6–8:30pm, every two weeks during school term. Help children and teens with Maths and Science, offering guidance, encouragement, & positive role modeling in a relaxed, friendly space
Tutoring Evenings/Weekends
Department of Corrections : Waikeria Prison
Te Awamutu

Volunteer NZSL Instructor – Waikeria Prison

Volunteer at Waikeria Prison to lead beginner NZSL sessions for a small group of men. Help participants learn signs, basic phrases, and practical communication skills to share with their families. Full orientation and guidance are provided.
Tutoring Both/Flexible
The NZ Howard League for Penal Reform
Te Kauwhata

1:1 Literacy Tutor – Te Kauwhata

We're looking for a passionate Literacy Tutor to provide one-on-one tutoring to adult learners in the criminal justice system who are eager to improve their reading and writing skills.
Tutoring Working Hours
Paeroa Community Support Trust
Paeroa

Music Tutor

Can you play a musical instrument? Would you enjoy sharing your skills with others? We are looking for some musically talented people that would like to volunteer two hours of their time and skills weekly for a free music school workshop open to all ages.
Tutoring Evenings/Weekends