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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Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
Citizens Advice Bureau – Hamilton
Ngatea, Paeroa, Waihī

Client Interviewer – Hauraki (Paeroa, Ngatea, Waihi)

Join the Citizens Advice Bureau Hauraki team as a volunteer Client Interviewer supporting our outreach services in Paeroa, Ngatea or Waihi. Help people in your community find information, understand their options and work through everyday problems.
Information & Advice Working Hours
Thames Community Centre Trust
Thames

Driving Skills Mentor – Thames

Volunteer as a Driving Mentor in Thames! Help local people earn their driver’s licence, opening doors to independence and employment. No teaching experience required—just share your skills and support a learner. Sign up today!
Driving Both/Flexible
Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
All Towns, Hamilton

Emergency Management – Response Support (Office-based)

Would you like to support our Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) team in a Coordination Centre admin role during an emergency response? We are looking for some awesome people to join our team of CDEM trained volunteers.
Business Support Both/Flexible
Bellyful Hamilton
Home Based

Recipient Coordinator

We are looking for one to two Recipient Coordinators for our local charity who will work together to coordinate referrals and connect whaanau with much needed meals.
Administration Both/Flexible
Wondernauts
All Towns

Crochet Superstar

Crochet Superstar needed to crochet some toys for us, to enhance our children's learning and development.
Art & Craft Both/Flexible
Brain Injury Waikato Inc
All Towns

Event Volunteer – Brain Injury Waikato

Help Brain Injury Waikato at local events, expos and support sessions. Welcome visitors, share information, help with set-up and pack-down, and support the team. No regular commitment – choose the opportunities that suit you.
Events Both/Flexible
Citizens Advice Bureau Te Awamutu
Te Awamutu

Voting Information Volunteer – Te Awamutu

Help your community get ready to vote! Join CAB Te Awamutu for a short-term volunteering opportunity from 17 August–25 October. Meet people and help them by making the voting process easier to navigate.
Information & Advice Both/Flexible
Waikato Family Centre Trust
Hamilton

Community and Fundraising Support

The Waikato Family Centre is seeking Friendly and Enthusiantic volunteers to assist us in public-facing events, including community engagement and fundraising.
Fundraising Both/Flexible
Hospice Waikato Trust
Morrinsville

Retail & Donation Assistants – Morrinsville

If you live in Morrinsville or nearby and would like to join our Hospice Shop team, we’d love for you to apply! It’s fun, purposeful, and, quite frankly, we really need volunteers to say yes. Your time will be valued and appreciated with us.
Retail Both/Flexible