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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Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
Cambridge

Literacy Ambassador – Cambridge

Become a Community Ambassador in Cambridge. 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
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
Hamilton

Literacy Ambassador – Hamilton

Play an active role in your Hamilton community by supporting adults and teens to access free reading and writing support. As a Literacy Ambassador, you’ll raise awareness, build community connections, and promote access to literacy assistance.
Promotion Both/Flexible
Morrinsville Gallery
Morrinsville

Morrinsville Gallery Volunteer Coordinator

Join Morrinsville Gallery as Volunteer Coordinator! Help schedule and support volunteers for shifts, events, and exhibitions. Flexible hours, friendly team, and full training provided — perfect for anyone who loves connecting with people and the arts.
Management Both/Flexible
Morrinsville Gallery
Morrinsville

Volunteer Fundraising Manager – Morrinsville Gallery

Morrinsville Gallery, a charitable trust, relies on the generosity of donors & funders to keep its doors open & the arts alive. We’re looking for a Fundraising Manager to inspire support, secure grants, & bring creative ideas that help our gallery thrive.
Fundraising Both/Flexible
The Cake Detective Charitable Trust
Hamilton

Cake Decorators – Hamilton

We are looking for talented cake decorators to donate their skills and time creating cakes for children in the Waikato going through a hardship.
Food Services Working Hours
NZ National Fieldays Society
Ōhaupō

Conservation Weeding – Mystery Creek

Join our Mystery Creek Event Centre Conservation Volunteer Group and help keep our grounds thriving! Your role will focus on removing weeds to protect and maintain our beautiful spaces. Your time and effort will make a real difference.
Conservation Working Hours
The Timber Museum of New Zealand Trust
Putaruru

Volunteer NCEA Tour Guide – Timber Museum

Join our education team as an NCEA Tour Guide! Lead curriculum-aligned tours, bring the museum’s stories to life, and inspire curiosity in students—an exciting volunteer role with flexible scheduling.
Hosting Working Hours