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 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
Salvation Army Family Stores – Midland Central
Te Awamutu

Salvation Army Family Store Volunteer – Te Awamutu

Being part of the Te Awamutu Family Store means more than bargains. It’s about meeting neighbours, sharing yarns, and lending a hand to keep our community strong. Helping each other is just what we do—& we’re looking for a few more friendly hands to help!
Retail Working Hours
Salvation Army Family Stores – Midland Central
Te Aroha

Salvation Army Family Store Volunteer – Te Aroha

The Te Aroha Salvation Army Family Store is a bit of a local hub—where familiar faces drop in for a browse, a quick yarn, or to pitch in. Every sale goes toward helping someone nearby. Thinking about volunteering? Come on in —we’d love have a chat!
Retail Working Hours
Salvation Army Family Stores – Midland Central
Thames

Salvation Army Family Store Volunteer – Thames

The Thames Salvation Army Family Store is part of the fabric of our town. Locals pop in for a bargain, a chat, or to lend a hand. Every sale helps someone nearby. Curious about helping out? Swing by & say hello—we’re always keen to meet friendly faces.
Retail Working Hours
Salvation Army Family Stores – Midland Central
Waihī

Salvation Army Family Store Volunteer – Waihi

The Waihi Salvation Army Family Store isn’t just a place to shop—it’s where locals pitch in and look out for one another. Every sale helps support people doing it tough. Keen to help out? Pop in for a cuppa and a chat—we’d love to meet you.
Retail Working Hours
Big Buddy
Hamilton

Big Buddy Volunteer Mentor (Male Role Model)

If you believe every boy deserves someone to believe in him, you’re halfway there. Big Buddy’s mentorship programme matches boys without a male role model with volunteer mentors who show up, listen, and care.
Mentoring Evenings/Weekends
The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust
Hamilton

Video Editor / ROC Videographer – Hamilton

The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust (ROC) are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Videographer to help document our programs and events for promotional material.
Marketing & Communications Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area
Hamilton

Meals on Wheels Drivers – Hamilton

Meals on Wheels delivers hot, nutritious meals and a friendly chat to older, ill, and disabled individuals, and we need caring volunteers to help brighten their day and make a difference in their lives.
Practical Help Working Hours
St Vincent de Paul – Vinnie’s Food Hub
Hamilton

Community Lunch Helper – Hamilton

We are in need of volunteers to help serve hot meals at our Community Lunches on Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays. If you want to lend a hand and have some spare time, we'd love to hear from you!
Food Services Working Hours
Age Concern Waikato
Cambridge, Huntly, Kihikihi, Matamata, Morrinsville, Ngāruawāhia, Ōhaupō, Ōtorohanga, Putaruru, Raglan, Taupiri, Te Aroha, Te Awamutu, Te Kauwhata, Te Kuiti, Tirau

Brighten An Older Friends Day – Rural Waikato

Brighten an older person's world through regular interaction! We coordinate caring volunteers who are keen to spend time with older people to reduce social isolation. We have volunteer opportunities available across the region..
Companionship Both/Flexible