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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Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
Paeroa

Literacy Ambassador – Paeroa

Become a Literacy Ambassador in Paeroa. 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
Hato Hone St John Health Shuttles
Ngatea, Paeroa, Thames

Hato Hone St John – Health Shuttle Driver – Thames

Live in or near Thames? We're looking for volunteer drivers to take locals to health appointments in Waikato & Auckland. Use our vehicle, get full support, and give back in a real, down-to-earth way. Flexible shifts—come join the shuttle team.
Driving 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
Paeroa Community Support Trust
Paeroa

Community Drivers

Volunteer Drivers provide a valuable service to their community by helping to transport clients to their medical appointments. Your contribution as a driver means better health outcomes for the people you transport.
Driving Both/Flexible
Paeroa Community Support Trust
Paeroa

Music & Movement Assistant

Enjoy a fun time of sharing and moving to music, followed by morning tea. This programme for preschoolers and their caregivers is held every Monday from 10:00 - 11:00am during the school term.
Youth & Children Working Hours
Victoria Battery Tramway Society Inc
Paeroa, Waihī

Administrative Coordinator – Paeroa / Waihi

We’re on the lookout for a dynamic and detail-savvy organizer to join our team! If you thrive on coordinating, streamlining, and bringing order to chaos, this role could be the perfect fit for you
Administration Both/Flexible
Victoria Battery Tramway Society Inc
Paeroa, Waihī

Tour Guide

Do you enjoy interacting with people and helping them discover and explore the history of our local area? Join our Tour Guide team and help visitors and tourists explore the Victoria Battery Site, sharing your knowledge with them as you go.
Information & Advice Both/Flexible
Victoria Battery Tramway Society Inc
Paeroa, Waihī

Driver/Engineer

Get behind the wheel of our Narrow Gauge Tram and help showcase the heritage of what was once a huge gold-producing site. Victoria Battery Tramway are after Driver/Engineer volunteers to add to our visitor experience.
Driving Both/Flexible