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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Hamilton

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Both/Flexible

Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
Age Concern Waikato
Hamilton

Become a Companionship Volunteer – Hamilton

Hamilton needs volunteers who care! Many older people are missing connection and companionship. Just a little time each week spent chatting, sharing stories, or enjoying a hobby can make someone feel valued and less alone.
Companionship Both/Flexible
Hamilton Grey Power Incorporated
Hamilton

Secretary/Treasurer

Supporting the Grey Power Hamilton Team with administration tasks and collating reports and general support role to the Chairperson.
Committee & Board Both/Flexible
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
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
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand – Waikato
Hamilton

Team Leader – Friends of the Emergency Department

Friends of the Emergency Department (FEDS) play a pivotal role in supporting people at a stressful and worrying time. As Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in keeping the team on track, supported and informed.
Health & Medical Both/Flexible
Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank Trust
Hamilton

Community Coordinator / Connector (Four Roles)

We are looking to build a small team of Community Coordinators / Connectors who can work together to share the workload, bring fresh ideas, and help expand the Foodbank’s reach across the community.
Marketing & Communications Both/Flexible
Interactionz – Community
Hamilton

Social Activities Buddy

Join Mr. I on Fun Adventures Around Waikato! Mr. I is looking for a volunteer buddy to explore events, social groups, and cool venues in Waikato while practicing social skills and meeting new people!
Companionship Both/Flexible
Waimarie Hamilton East Community House
Hamilton

Community Gardener – Hamilton

Join our friendly team as a volunteer Gardener and help transform our backyard area into a place of peace and pride for everyone who visits.
Gardening Both/Flexible
Huggable Hearts
Hamilton, Home Based

Grant Writer

Help us secure funding necessary to sustain and scale this non-profit and continue our mission of helping bereaved families find solace in our Huggable Hearts.
Fundraising Both/Flexible