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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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

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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

Any Hours

Any Hours Evenings/Weekends 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
Paeroa Community Support Trust
Paeroa

Grocery Shopping Assistant – Paeroa

Volunteer with our Grocery Shopping Service in Paeroa and help elderly and vulnerable locals with a weekly or fortnightly shop — either for them or alongside them.
Practical Help Both/Flexible
Victoria Battery Tramway Society Inc
Paeroa, Waihī

Volunteer Tour Guide – Victoria Battery Tramway (Waikino)

Share the history of Victoria Battery with visitors as a volunteer tour guide on weekends. Welcome guests, tell engaging stories about gold-mining heritage, and help create a safe, fun, and memorable experience at one of the region’s most unique historic
Hosting Both/Flexible
Victoria Battery Tramway Society Inc
Paeroa, Waihī

Volunteer Driver / Engineer – Victoria Battery Tramway (Waikino)

Get behind the wheel of our narrow-gauge tram and bring the history of Victoria Battery to life. We’re looking for Driver/Engineer volunteers to help deliver a safe, fun, and memorable experience for visitors exploring this historic gold-mining site.
Driving Both/Flexible
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
Paeroa

Literacy Ambassador – Paeroa

Join us as a Literacy Ambassador in Paeroa and support people in your community to access free reading and writing help. It’s a flexible role for people who enjoy connecting with others and supporting your local community.
Promotion Both/Flexible
Kia Puāwai
Cambridge, Hamilton, Home Based, Huntly, Kāwhia, Kihikihi, Matamata, Morrinsville, Ngāruawāhia, Ngatea, Ōhaupō, Ōtorohanga, Paeroa, Pirongia, Putaruru, Raglan, Te Aroha, Te Awamutu, Te Kauwhata, Te Kuiti, Thames, Tirau, Tokoroa

Foster Caregiver – Waikato

Do you have the space in your heart and home to care for rangatahi and make a difference in their life? Join the Kia Puāwai whānau by becoming a caregiver - this is a hugely rewarding role!
Youth & Children Both/Flexible
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
Paeroa

Literacy Ambassador – Paeroa

Become a Literacy Ambassador in Paeroa. Connect with your neighbours, raise awareness of free literacy support, and help people build confidence and skills. Flexible, rewarding, and open to anyone passionate about supporting their community.
Promotion Both/Flexible
Hato Hone St John Health Shuttles
Ngatea, Paeroa, Thames

Hato Hone St John – Health Shuttle Driver – Thames

Live in or near Thames? We're looking for volunteer drivers to take locals to health appointments in Waikato & Auckland. Use our vehicle, get full support, and give back in a real, down-to-earth way. Flexible shifts—come join the shuttle team.
Driving Working Hours
Paeroa Community Support Trust
Paeroa

Music Tutor

Can you play a musical instrument? Would you enjoy sharing your skills with others? We are looking for some musically talented people that would like to volunteer two hours of their time and skills weekly for a free music school workshop open to all ages.
Tutoring Evenings/Weekends