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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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
St John’s Tongan Laulotaha Mentoring Initiative
Hamilton

Tutors – English, Maths, Science: Inspire Young Minds (Hamilton)

Join our church-based Homework & Mentoring program on Wednesday evenings, 6–8:30pm, every two weeks during school term. Help children and teens with Maths and Science, offering guidance, encouragement, & positive role modeling in a relaxed, friendly space
Tutoring Evenings/Weekends
Waikeria Prison
Te Awamutu

Volunteer NZSL Instructor – Waikeria Prison

Volunteer at Waikeria Prison to lead beginner NZSL sessions for a small group of men. Help participants learn signs, basic phrases, and practical communication skills to share with their families. Full orientation and guidance are provided.
Tutoring Both/Flexible
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
Thames

Face to Face Literacy Coach – Thames

We’re looking for a volunteer Literacy Coach to support an adult student with reading and writing through face-to-face sessions.
Tutoring Both/Flexible
The NZ Howard League for Penal Reform
Te Kauwhata

1:1 Literacy Tutor – Te Kauwhata

We're looking for a passionate Literacy Tutor to provide one-on-one tutoring to adult learners in the criminal justice system who are eager to improve their reading and writing skills.
Tutoring 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