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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Working Hours

Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
Te Kuiti Community House
Te Kuiti

Ronnie Gardiner Method Programme Support Volunteer – Te Kuiti

Support participants attending the Ronnie Gardiner Method programme by welcoming clients, assisting with seating, serving refreshments and helping with pack-up. Join a friendly team while learning about this unique therapeutic programme.
Social Support Working Hours
NZ National Fieldays Society
Ōhaupō

Heritage Village Garden Team – Ohaupo

Help care for the beautiful gardens in Mystery Creek's Heritage Village. Join a friendly team of volunteers for weeding, planting, pruning, and general garden maintenance. No gardening experience is required. Shifts run every second Thursday.
Conservation Working Hours
Waimarie Hamilton East Community House
Hamilton

Food Distribution/Reception

We are looking for local volunteers to help with food distribution on Wednesday and/or Friday. We are doing this 5 days a week in partnership with Go Eco Rescue Food.
Food Services Working Hours
Habitat for Humanity – Lincoln St ReUse
Hamilton

Puzzle & Games Checker

We’re on the hunt for puzzle-loving people to help keep our puzzle and games section looking great. Help us raise funds to build homes, communities and hope!
Retail Working Hours
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area
Morrinsville

Meals on Wheels Driver – Morrinsville

Meals on Wheels delivers hot, nutritious meals and a friendly chat to older, ill, and disabled individuals, and we need caring volunteers to help brighten their day and make a difference in their lives.
Driving Working Hours
Citizens Advice Bureau Cambridge Incorporated
Cambridge

Interviewer – Cambridge

A Citizens Advice Bureau Interviewer provides information and support to people seeking help with their issues. They assess their needs, research information, explain options, and help individuals make informed decisions or access services.
Information & Advice Working Hours
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area
Tokoroa

Meals on Wheels Drivers – Tokoroa

We're looking for a friendly volunteer to support delivering meals in Tokoroa on Wednesdays (including statutory holidays) Deliveries can take up to two hours.
Practical Help Working Hours
St Francis Cooperating Parish
Hamilton

Community Hub Leader

We are exploring how St. Francis Hillcrest can grow as a community hub in Hillcrest —a place where people connect, gather, and access practical support. We’re looking for an experienced community builder and organiser to help us shape and explore this.
Social Support Working Hours
St Francis Cooperating Parish
Hamilton

Vege Gardener and Project Leader

We are seeking an experienced vegetable gardener and capable project leader to help bring a new community based initiative to life. This role combines hands-on growing expertise with project & volunteer management, community engagement & regular servicing
Gardening Working Hours
Meals on Wheels Cambridge
Cambridge

Volunteer Meal Delivery Driver – Cambridge

Be a Cambridge Meal on Wheels volunteer! Deliver 10 hot meals per run, once a week, using your own vehicle. Routes are ~15 km and take 45–60 mins. Help keep our community fed and connected!
Driving Working Hours