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

Youth & Children

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All Towns

All Towns All Towns Benneydale Cambridge Colville Coromandel Hahei Hamilton Home Based Huntly Kāwhia Kihikihi Mangakino Matamata Meremere Morrinsville Ngāruawāhia Ngatea Ōhaupō Other Ōtorohanga Paeroa Pauanui Piopio Pirongia Pōkeno Port Waikato Putaruru Raglan Tairua Taumarunui Taupiri Taupō Te Aroha Te Awamutu Te Kauwhata Te Kuiti Thames Tirau Tokoroa Tuakau Turangi Waihī Whangamatā Whitianga

Any Hours

Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
Waikato Equitherapy
Hamilton

Horse Handler & Rider Support Volunteer – Hamilton

Help our riders saddle up for fun and growth through therapy horse riding! Your support will boost their confidence, strength, and self-esteem, all while they have a blast and learn new skills.
Youth & Children Both/Flexible
Te Rauhii
Hamilton

General Music Teaching Assistant

Do you enjoy using music as a tool to create something amazing? Come help us provide FUN and FREE music lessons to Hamilton kids!
Youth & Children Working Hours
GirlGuiding New Zealand
Hamilton

GirlGuiding Youth Leaders – Hamilton

Join GirlGuiding in Hamilton as a volunteer leader! Help give girls & young women the chance to grow in confidence, resilience, & a strong sense of identity. Around 3 hours a week for meetings, planning, & occasional events. Flexible options available
Youth & Children Evenings/Weekends
GirlGuiding New Zealand
Hamilton

GirlGuiding Youth Leaders – Ngāhinapōuri

Join GirlGuiding in Waikato as a volunteer leader! Help give girls & young women the chance to grow in confidence, resilience, & a strong sense of identity. Around 3 hours a week for meetings, planning, & occasional events. Flexible options available
Youth & Children Evenings/Weekends
GirlGuiding New Zealand
Matamata

GirlGuiding Youth Leaders – Matamata

Join GirlGuiding in Matamata as a volunteer leader! Help give girls & young women the chance to grow in confidence, resilience, & a strong sense of identity. Around 3 hours a week for meetings, planning, & occasional events. Flexible options available
Youth & Children Evenings/Weekends
GirlGuiding New Zealand
Te Awamutu

GirlGuiding Youth Leaders – Te Awamutu

Join GirlGuiding in Te Awamutu as a volunteer leader! Help give girls & young women the chance to grow in confidence, resilience, & a strong sense of identity. Around 3 hours a week for meetings, planning, & occasional events. Flexible options available
Youth & Children Evenings/Weekends
GirlGuiding New Zealand
Pōkeno

GirlGuiding Youth Leaders Required – Pōkeno

Join GirlGuiding in Pōkeno as a volunteer leader! Help give girls & young women the chance to grow in confidence, resilience, & a strong sense of identity. Around 3 hours a week for meetings, planning, & occasional events. Flexible options available
Youth & Children Evenings/Weekends
GirlGuiding New Zealand
Te Kauwhata

GirlGuiding Youth Leaders – Te Kauwhata

Join GirlGuiding in Te Kauwhata as a volunteer leader! Help give girls & young women the chance to grow in confidence, resilience, & a strong sense of identity. Around 3 hours a week for meetings, planning, & occasional events. Flexible options available
Youth & Children Evenings/Weekends
The Timber Museum of New Zealand Trust
Putaruru

Museum Experience Content Creator Volunteer – Putaruru

Shape how visitors experience history! As a Learning Content Creator, research narratives, design educational resources, or develop interactive trails. Flexible, project-based, and ideal for those with creativity, writing, or design skills.
Youth & Children Both/Flexible
Kia Puāwai
Cambridge, Hamilton, Home Based, Huntly, Kāwhia, Kihikihi, Matamata, Morrinsville, Ngāruawāhia, Ngatea, Ōhaupō, Ōtorohanga, Paeroa, Pirongia, Putaruru, Raglan, Te Aroha, Te Awamutu, Te Kauwhata, Te Kuiti, Thames, Tirau, Tokoroa

Foster Caregiver – Waikato

Do you have the space in your heart and home to care for rangatahi and make a difference in their life? Join the Kia Puāwai whānau by becoming a caregiver - this is a hugely rewarding role!
Youth & Children Both/Flexible