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
Waikato Heart Kids
Hamilton

Heroes for Heart Kids

Are you ready to be a superhero for a great cause? Heroes for Heart Kids – Heart Kids NZ’s annual street appeal, is taking place on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th September, and we need your help to make it a success!
Events Both/Flexible 24 September 2026 · 25 September 2026
Salvation Army – Te Rapa Family Store
Hamilton

Truck Assistant – Saturday ONLY

If you can do three things at once, including a bit of muscle flexing, then we need you to assist our truck driver during donation pick ups.
Driving Evenings/Weekends
Citizens Advice Bureau Cambridge Incorporated
Cambridge

Interviewer – Cambridge

A Citizens Advice Bureau Interviewer provides information and support to people seeking help with their issues. They assess their needs, research information, explain options, and help individuals make informed decisions or access services.
Information & Advice Working Hours
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area
Hamilton

Volunteer Retail Assistant – Frankton

As a volunteer retail assistant, you’ll help create a welcoming environment for our customers. You’ll do day-to-day tasks that help the shop run smoothly, and serve customers in a friendly, professional way.
Retail Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area
Hamilton

Volunteer Retail Assistant – Hamilton Central

As a volunteer retail assistant, you'll help create a welcoming environment for our customers. You'll do day-to-day tasks that help the shop run smoothly, and serve customers in a friendly, professional way.
Retail Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area
Hamilton

Volunteer Retail Assistant – Hamilton East

As a volunteer retail assistant, you’ll help create a welcoming environment for our customers. You’ll do day-to-day tasks that help the shop run smoothly, and serve customers in a friendly, professional way.
Retail Both/Flexible
Riding for the Disabled – Cambridge Inc
Cambridge

Grounds & Facility Volunteer – Cambridge

Cambridge RDA is looking for someone to care for our property, horses, and daily farm operations. Your hands-on work ensures our facility remains a safe, warm, and welcoming home for our riders, volunteers, and families.
Practical Help Both/Flexible