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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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
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
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
St Francis Cooperating Parish
Hamilton

Op Shop Retail Assistant – Hamilton

Do you enjoy people and creating a warm welcoming space? We’re looking for volunteers who can help make our Op Shop a place where people feel comfortable, valued and at ease. We sell clean, preloved, good quality items for the whole family at a low prices
Retail Working Hours
Habitat for Humanity – Lincoln St ReUse
Hamilton

Donations and Shop Support – Hamilton

Help Habitat for Humanity raise vital funds to build homes, communities and hope! We’re looking for volunteers to support our friendly team to move, lift, and sort donated items at our charity shop.
Retail Working Hours
Habitat for Humanity – Lincoln St ReUse
Hamilton

Clothing Sorter – Hamilton

Love fashion? Help Habitat for Humanity raise vital funds to build homes, communities and hope!
Retail Working Hours
Habitat for Humanity – Lincoln St ReUse
Hamilton

Second-Hand Book Curator – Lincoln St ReUse Store

Do you have an eye for detail and a love of books? Want to help Habitat’s mission to build homes, communities and hope? Join our Lincoln St Reuse op shop as a Volunteer Second-Hand Book Curator
Retail Working Hours
Habitat for Humanity – Lincoln St ReUse
Hamilton

Donations Support – Lincoln St ReUse Store

Help Habitat for Humanity raise vital funds to build homes, communities and hope! We’re looking for volunteers to support our friendly team to move, lift, and sort donated items at our charity shop.
Retail Evenings/Weekends
St Vincent de Paul – Frankton Stores
Hamilton

Retail Assistant – Vinnies Frankton Store

Join the Vinnies team in Frankton! Help us support our community through retail, raising vital funds for community projects. Gain hands-on experience, meet a fun volunteer team, and learn new skills. Training provided. 3+ month commitment preferred.
Retail Working Hours