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
NZ National Fieldays Society
Ōhaupō

Parking Team Leads – Fieldays 2026!

Join the parking leads team at Fieldays! Work alongside other leads to manage parking, coordinate volunteers, and keep traffic flowing smoothly at the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural expo.
Events Working Hours 9 June 2026 · 12 June 2026
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
Ōtorohanga

Face-to-Face Literacy Coach – Otorohanga

We’re looking for a volunteer Literacy Coach in Otorohanga to support an adult female student with reading and writing through face-to-face sessions. This role would suit someone who enjoys working one-on-one in a supportive, empowering way.
Tutoring Working Hours
Op Shop St Francis Cooperating Parish
Hamilton

Garden 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
Te Rongopai Community Trust (Good News Community Centre)
Hamilton

The Hub

We require volunteers who can help us prepare a simple afternoon tea and supervise children eating, drinking, playing sports, and while on laptops. This is a great opportunity to serve and get to know our community.
Youth & Children Working Hours
Cambridge Salvation Army Church
Cambridge

Foodbank Volunteer Driver – Cambridge

Cambridge residents – your help is needed! Join the Foodbank team to pick up, sort, and organise donations. Short shifts Mon, Wed & Thu 9:30–10:30am. Friendly environment, full guidance, and the chance to support families in your own community.
Driving Working Hours
Hato Hone St John Op Shop – Paeroa
Paeroa

Retail and Donation Services Assistant – Paeroa

Our little shop in Paeroa needs help from local residents. No experience needed—we provide training. Flexible weekly shifts. Join a friendly team and help us continue serving our community.
Retail Working Hours
Cambridge Salvation Army Church
Cambridge

Foodbank Admin & Client Support – Cambridge

Join Cambridge’s caring community! Volunteer at the Cambridge Foodbank to greet clients and assist with admin tasks. Mon & Tue 10–1, training included. The more hands we have, the better we can support our community.
Administration Working Hours