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
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area
Hamilton

Volunteer Retail Assistant – Frankton

As a volunteer retail assistant, you’ll help create a welcoming environment for our customers. You’ll do day-to-day tasks that help the shop run smoothly, and serve customers in a friendly, professional way.
Retail Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area
Hamilton

Volunteer Retail Assistant – Hamilton Central

As a volunteer retail assistant, you'll help create a welcoming environment for our customers. You'll do day-to-day tasks that help the shop run smoothly, and serve customers in a friendly, professional way.
Retail Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area
Hamilton

Volunteer Retail Assistant – Hamilton East

As a volunteer retail assistant, you’ll help create a welcoming environment for our customers. You’ll do day-to-day tasks that help the shop run smoothly, and serve customers in a friendly, professional way.
Retail Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area
Taupō

Volunteer Retail Assistant – Taupō

We are urgently looking for friendly and reliable volunteers for our Taupō Red Cross Shop during shop hours 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. We have a high need for volunteers available during the weekend.
Retail Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area
Matamata

Volunteer Retail Assistant – Matamata

As a volunteer retail assistant, you’ll help create a welcoming environment for our customers. You’ll do day-to-day tasks that help the shop run smoothly, and serve customers in a friendly, professional way.
Retail Both/Flexible
Hospice Waikato Trust
Matamata

Retail & Donation Services Assistant – Matamata Hospice Shop

If you live in Matamata or nearby and would like to join our Hospice Shop team, we’d love for you to apply! It’s fun, purposeful, and, quite frankly, we really need volunteers to say yes. Your time will be valued and appreciated with us.
Retail Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area
Te Awamutu

Volunteer Retail Assistant – Te Awamutu

As a volunteer retail assistant, you’ll help create a welcoming environment for our customers. You’ll do day-to-day tasks that help the shop run smoothly, and serve customers in a friendly, professional way.
Retail Both/Flexible
Huntly Museum – Te Whare Taonga o Raahui Pookeka
Huntly

Front Desk Crew – Huntly Museum

Be part of the Huntly Museum team! Volunteer 2–3 hours on weekday afternoons or Saturdays to greet visitors, answer questions, and keep the front desk running smoothly. A great way to meet people, be social, and be part of our welcoming community!
Retail Both/Flexible