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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Cambridge

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

Both/Flexible

Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
Interlocknz Trust
Cambridge

Laser System Setup Volunteer (One-Off Project) – Cambridge

Fancy yourself a laser whiz? We need a tech-savvy volunteer for a one-off morning to tame a home laser cutter. Must know LightBurn/software, love a bit of hands-on troubleshooting, and teach an older person with hearing issues to handle it next time.
IT Both/Flexible
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
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
Cambridge

Literacy Ambassador – Cambridge

Become a Community Ambassador in Cambridge. Connect with your neighbours, raise awareness of free literacy support, and help people build confidence and skills. Flexible, rewarding, and open to anyone passionate about supporting their community.
Promotion Both/Flexible
Aroha Cambridge
Cambridge

Predator Trap Volunteer – Cambridge

Calling all Cambridge locals! Join Aroha Cambridge to maintain predator traps and protect native birds, bats, lizards, and insects. Enjoy regular walks, no experience needed – training and bait provided. Help keep Cambridge’s wildlife safe and thriving!
Conservation Both/Flexible
Cambridge Tree Trust
Cambridge

Live in Cambridge? Join the Tree-Loving Legends

Do you live in Cambridge? Join our sprightly crew on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Help keep Cambridge the “Town of Trees” by planting, protecting, raising awareness, and rolling up sleeves for community projects. Join our wagon!
Conservation Both/Flexible
Age Concern Waikato
Cambridge, Huntly, Kihikihi, Matamata, Morrinsville, Ngāruawāhia, Ōhaupō, Ōtorohanga, Putaruru, Raglan, Taupiri, Te Aroha, Te Awamutu, Te Kauwhata, Te Kuiti, Tirau

Brighten An Older Friends Day – Rural Waikato

Brighten an older person's world through regular interaction! We coordinate caring volunteers who are keen to spend time with older people to reduce social isolation. We have volunteer opportunities available across the region..
Companionship Both/Flexible