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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Working Hours

Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
Hospice Waikato Trust
Hamilton

Bereavement Feedback Volunteer – Hamilton

Hospice Waikato is seeking two compassionate, experienced volunteers for its Bereavement Feedback Team. This role involves supportive phone conversations with bereaved families, gathering feedback on care, and offering information about ongoing support.
Health & Medical Working Hours
St Aidan’s Church Op Shop
Hamilton

Kaitiaki Volunteer Op Shop Manager – Hamilton

We’re looking for someone for the Kaitiaki Volunteer Op Shop Manager role, with Friday as the core day (9am–4/4.30pm) and flexibility to support and oversee the shop as needed on other days, within a supportive shared management team.
Retail Working Hours
Wondernauts
Hamilton

Administration & Operations Support Volunteer – Hamilton

We are looking for a reliable volunteer to support the smooth running of our busy childcare centre with organisation, administration, displays, filing and general support tasks. Approximately 2–3 hours, 1–2 mornings per week on an ongoing basis.
Administration Working Hours
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand – Waikato
Hamilton

Hauora iHub Volunteer – Hamilton

Join our Hauora iHub as a volunteer and help increase access, engagement and wellness within our population by providing a warm welcome along with information.
Hosting Working Hours
Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank Trust
Hamilton

Volunteer Cleaner

Help maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for staff, and volunteers.
Practical Help Working Hours
Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank Trust
Hamilton

Gardener / Outdoor Maintenance Volunteer

Help keep the Foodbank grounds tidy, safe, and welcoming for staff, volunteers, and community members accessing support. 
Trades & Maintenance Working Hours
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
St Francis Cooperating Parish
Hamilton

Community Hub Leader

We are exploring how St. Francis Hillcrest can grow as a welcoming community hub—a place where people connect, gather, and access practical support. We’re looking for an experienced volunteer to help us shape and explore this.
Social Support Working Hours
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