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
Habitat for Humanity – Lincoln St ReUse
Hamilton

Reuse Shop All-Rounder – Hamilton

Help Habitat for Humanity raise vital funds to build homes, communities and hope! We’re looking for dynamic volunteers to help keep our charity shop looking sharp and running efficiently!
Retail Working Hours
Dementia Waikato
Hamilton

Living Well Programme Volunteer

We are looking for a volunteer to help with our Cognitive Stimulation Programme (CSP) for people living with dementia.
Social Support Working Hours
Abbeyfield Waikato Inc
Hamilton

Volunteer Hairdresser – Hamilton

Abbeyfield is looking for a volunteer hairdresser to visit residents approximately every 5–6 weeks and provide haircuts for up to five residents.
Practical Help Working Hours
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
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand – Waikato
Hamilton

Hauora iHub Volunteer – Hamilton

Join our Hauora iHub as a volunteer and help increase access, engagement and wellness within our population by providing a warm welcome along with information.
Hosting Working Hours
Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank Trust
Hamilton

Volunteer Cleaner

Help maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for staff, and volunteers.
Practical Help Working Hours
Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank Trust
Hamilton

Gardener / Outdoor Maintenance Volunteer

Help keep the Foodbank grounds tidy, safe, and welcoming for staff, volunteers, and community members accessing support. 
Trades & Maintenance Working Hours
St Francis Cooperating Parish
Hamilton

Community Builder

We are exploring how St. Francis Hillcrest can grow as a welcoming community hub—a place where people connect, gather, and access practical support. We’re looking for an experienced community builder and organiserto 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
St Francis Cooperating Parish
Hamilton

Op Shop Retail Assistant – Hamilton

Do you enjoy people and creating a warm welcoming space? We’re looking for volunteers who can help make our Op Shop a place where people feel comfortable, valued and at ease. We sell clean, preloved, good quality items for the whole family at a low prices
Retail Working Hours