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

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Salvation Army – Waikato
Hamilton

Reception & Admin Support Volunteer – Hamilton

The Salvation Army Hamilton needs a friendly, organised volunteer to support our busy reception team. If you enjoy helping people, working with a great team, and being a vital part of community support, this role is for you!
Administration Working Hours
Dress For Success Hamilton Trust
Hamilton

Boutique Cleaner

We are looking for a cleaning fairy to help us keep our boutique looking fabulous.
Practical Help Working Hours
Community Link Trust
Hamilton

Receptionist & Administration Support

We are looking for a friendly and organised Receptionist & Admin Support person who can manage the front desk, welcome visitors, and provide practical administrative and office support to help the organisation run smoothly day-to-day.
Administration Working Hours
Progress to Health – Hamilton
Hamilton

Reception support

Do you enjoy welcoming people, creating great first impressions, and keeping things running smoothly? We’re looking for warm, friendly volunteers to support our reception area—and we’d love to have you on board!
Administration Working Hours
The Timber Museum of New Zealand Trust
Putaruru

Museum Host – Putaruru Timber Museum

Are you a people-person with a love of history and community? Join us as a Museum Host to welcome visitors, share our unique stories, assist with admissions and small sales, and help every guest enjoy a friendly, memorable museum experience.
Hosting Working Hours
Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society
Thames

Oncology Host – Thames Hospital

As an Oncology Host, you’ll provide compassionate support to clients during their assessments, treatment, and follow-up appointments, offering a welcoming presence, assistance, and connection with Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty services.
Hosting Working Hours
Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society
Hamilton, Te Awamutu

Cancer Support Volunteer Driver – Hamilton & Te Awamutu

This special role supports people undergoing cancer treatment by driving them to and from Waikato Hospital and other medical centres. You’ll collect clients from home, take them to appointments, and return them safely once treatment is complete.
Driving 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