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

All Categories

All Categories Administration Animal Care Art & Craft Business Support Committee & Board Companionship Conservation Driving Events Food Services Fundraising Gardening Health & Medical Hosting Information & Advice IT Languages Management Marketing & Communications Mentoring Music & Entertainment Practical Help Promotion Research Retail Social Support Sports Trades & Maintenance Tutoring Youth & Children

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

Both/Flexible

Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
Orphans Aid International – Waikato Opshop
Hamilton

Shop Assistant – Hamilton

Join the lovely team at Orphans Aid International as a Volunteer Shop Assistant and help turn pre-loved treasures into practical support for children and families in need.
Retail Both/Flexible
Interactionz – Community
Hamilton

Social Activities Buddy

Join Mr. I on Fun Adventures Around Waikato! Mr. I is looking for a volunteer buddy to explore events, social groups, and cool venues in Waikato while practicing social skills and meeting new people!
Companionship Both/Flexible
Go Eco
Hamilton

Repairers, Tinkerers and DIY’ers

Got a knack for mending clothes, fixing small appliances or tuning up bikes? Join the Zero Waste Kirikiriroa volunteer community - share your skills, and help keep usable items out of landfill.
Practical Help Both/Flexible
Bellyful Hamilton
Hamilton

Meal Delivery Drivers

Help deliver the meals we provide for whānau in the community who need extra support.
Driving Both/Flexible
The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust
Hamilton

Digital Marketing Assistant

We are looking for volunteers to join our marketing team at ROC. In this role, you will help us creating text, video, and photo content to promote/update what we do across multiple social media platforms.
Marketing & Communications Both/Flexible
Department Of Corrections – Te Kauwhata
Te Kauwhata

Spring Hill Corrections Facility – Community Skills Volunteer

Share your skills, hobbies or interests with residents at Spring Hill Corrections Facility. Lead staff-supported activities that encourage learning, positive social interaction and meaningful engagement in a safe, structured environment.
Practical Help Both/Flexible
St Francis Cooperating Parish
Hamilton

Community Development Advisor

Hillcrest, Hamilton does not have its own community centre or hub. Yet it has a highly transilient and student population. We are seeking Community Advisors with strengths in business, projects, innovation, community building, and/ or social enterprise
Committee & Board Both/Flexible
The CowShed Trust
Hamilton

Artist/Painter

We require a talented painter/artist to restore and repaint large fibreglass animals realistically.
Art & Craft Both/Flexible