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
The Kids in Need Waikato Charitable Trust
Cambridge

Shed Volunteers – Cambridge

Join our Shed Volunteer team! Help sort donations and, when needed, make care packs for children and families. This is a consistent, long-term role on Mondays or Tuesdays, 9am–12pm, where your support really matters.
Youth & Children Working Hours
The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust
Hamilton

ROC Holiday Programme Support – Hamilton

The Holiday Programme Support plays a key role in planning, organising, and delivering engaging and inclusive activities for children during the school holidays. This volunteer position supports the smooth running of the programme.
Youth & Children Working Hours
Te Aroha Riding for the Disabled
Te Aroha

Sidewalker – Te Aroha

Join us once a week or more as a Sidewalker at Riding for the Disabled, Te Aroha. Help children and adults gain confidence and joy on horseback. Sessions run Mon, Wed, Fri, 8.30–12.30 during school terms. our help makes every ride possible!
Youth & Children Working Hours
Riding for the Disabled – Cambridge Inc
Cambridge

Cambridge Volunteer — Leader / Sidewalker (The Mane Support)

Cambridge Community - Young or young-at-heart! Join the Riding for the Disabled programme to work with gentle horses, empower special needs riders, & build lasting friendships in a caring, lively community where kindness always gallops!
Youth & Children Working Hours
Kirikiriroa & St Peter’s Scout Group
Hamilton

Scout Section Kaiarahi (Leader) – Hamilton

Kirikiriroa & St Peter’s Scout Group is looking to appoint a female Kaiarahi (leader) to support female Scouts by training as a New Zealand Outdoor Instructors’ Association Bush Leader with Overnight Endorsement.
Youth & Children Evenings/Weekends
GirlGuiding New Zealand
Te Kauwhata

Youth Leaders – North Waikato

Are you interested in providing girls and young women opportunities to build resilience, confidence, and a strong sense of identity? We are looking for someone with ‘a bit of oomph’, a creative mind, and a willingness to develop their own skills.
Youth & Children Evenings/Weekends
GirlGuiding New Zealand
Cambridge

Youth Leader/Unit Leader – Cambridge Pippins

Are you passionate about providing girls and young women opportunities to build resilience, confidence, and a strong sense of identity? Are you available - on Mondays, 4 pm-5 pm, for Cambridge Pippins in Cambridge? Then read on…
Youth & Children Evenings/Weekends
GirlGuiding New Zealand
Hamilton

Unit Leader – Te Pahu Guiding Club – Brownies Ngāhinapōuri

Are you interested in providing Girls and Young Women opportunities to build resilience, confidence, and a strong sense of identity? We are looking for someone with a 'bit of oomph,’ a creative mind, and a willingness to develop their skills.
Youth & Children Evenings/Weekends
GirlGuiding New Zealand
Putaruru, Tokoroa

GirlGuiding NZ Unit Leaders – South Waikato

Are you interested in providing girls and young women opportunities to build resilience, confidence, and a strong sense of identity? We are looking for someone with ‘a bit of oomph’, a creative mind, and a willingness to develop their own skills
Youth & Children Evenings/Weekends