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
Hospice Waikato Trust
Hamilton

Bereavement Feedback Volunteer – Hamilton

Hospice Waikato is seeking two compassionate, experienced volunteers for its Bereavement Feedback Team. This role involves supportive phone conversations with bereaved families, gathering feedback on care, and offering information about ongoing support.
Health & Medical Working Hours
Hamilton Grey Power Incorporated
Hamilton

Secretary/Treasurer

Supporting the Grey Power Hamilton Team with administration tasks and collating reports and general support role to the Chairperson.
Committee & Board Both/Flexible
Special Olympics Waikato
Hamilton

Volunteer Ten Pin Bowling Coach – Special Olympics Waikato

Special Olympics Waikato is looking for enthusiastic volunteer ten pin bowling coaches to support athletes with intellectual disabilities in a fun, inclusive environment, building confidence, skills, & connection through sport. Mondays from 6pm at SkyCity
Sports Evenings/Weekends
Special Olympics Waikato
Hamilton

Volunteer Swimming Coach – Special Olympics Waikato

Special Olympics Waikato is looking for enthusiastic volunteer swimming coaches to support athletes with intellectual disabilities in a fun, inclusive team. Training is Sundays 5–6.15pm at Waterworld, Te Rapa, with possible competitions during the year.
Sports Evenings/Weekends
Special Olympics Waikato
Hamilton

Volunteer Basketball Coach – Special Olympics Waikato

Special Olympics Waikato is looking for enthusiastic volunteer basketball coaches to support athletes with intellectual disabilities in a fun, inclusive team. Training is Wednesdays 6–8pm in Hamilton, with possible North Island competitions.
Sports Evenings/Weekends
St Aidan’s Church Op Shop
Hamilton

Kaitiaki Volunteer Op Shop Manager – Hamilton

We’re looking for someone for the Kaitiaki Volunteer Op Shop Manager role, with Friday as the core day (9am–4/4.30pm) and flexibility to support and oversee the shop as needed on other days, within a supportive shared management team.
Retail Working Hours
Wondernauts
Hamilton

Administration & Operations Support Volunteer – Hamilton

We are looking for a reliable volunteer to support the smooth running of our busy childcare centre with organisation, administration, displays, filing and general support tasks. Approximately 2–3 hours, 1–2 mornings per week on an ongoing basis.
Administration Working Hours
Hospice Waikato Trust
Hamilton

Join Our Hospice Lake Road Volunteer Team

Join our Lake Road volunteer team and help support free hospice care for Waikato families. Whether you’re working behind the scenes with linen and donations or supporting our retail spaces, your time helps turn generosity into care and compassion.
Retail Both/Flexible
Hospice Waikato Trust
Hamilton

Spruce Up Crew Needed – Hospice Shop Hamilton

Got a couple of hours and some elbow grease? Please be our Spruce up crew and help give Hospice’s Frankton shop a speedy facelift — no fuss, just fun teamwork. The bigger the crew, the quicker we’re done — and the bigger the impact!
Practical Help Both/Flexible