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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Volunteering Waikato – Te Ohu Tuuao o Waikato
Hamilton

Christmas Gift Wrappers – Volunteering Waikato

🎁 Get Involved in Christmas Gift Wrapping 2026! 🎄 Join us as a Wrapper to spread holiday cheer and help raise funds for a great cause! You can volunteer at either Centre Place or The Base - two of Hamilton’s busiest and most festive shopping centres
Events Both/Flexible 9 December 2026 · 23 December 2026
Morrinsville Community Patrol
Morrinsville

Community Patroller – Morrinsville

Help make Morrinsville safer by becoming an extra pair of "eyes and ears" for New Zealand Police, helping to prevent crime and reduce harm in your community.
Driving Both/Flexible
Waikato Rose Society Incorporated
Hamilton

Rose Show Steward at Hamilton Gardens

The Waikato Rose Society aims to plant roses in the heart and gardens of people. Come along and help Steward on Saturday morning from 9.00am to 12.00pm
Events Evenings/Weekends 13 November 2026
Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust – Hamilton
Hamilton

Christmas Gift Wrapper for Plunket – Chartwell Shopping Centre (Hamilton)

Join Plunket this December at Chartwell Shopping Centre to wrap gifts, meet shoppers, and raise funds for families with children under five, helping provide essential community support across the Waikato in a festive, hands-on way.
Events Both/Flexible 2 December 2026 · 19 December 2026
WanderWell Inc.
Paeroa, Te Aroha

WanderSearch Client Support Volunteer

Support the WanderSearch programme by delivering & maintaining tracking devices for people at risk of going missing due to dementia, neurodivergence, or disability. Land Search & Rescue needs reliable, organised volunteers for a flexible role to fit you.
Practical Help Both/Flexible
Interactionz – Community
Hamilton

Social Activities Buddy

Join Mr. I on Fun Adventures Around Waikato! Mr. I is looking for a volunteer buddy to explore events, social groups, and cool venues in Waikato while practicing social skills and meeting new people!
Companionship Both/Flexible
Salvation Army Family Store – Hamilton
Hamilton

Retail and Warehouse Assistants

Come and join our busy team at the Victoria Street Family Store. At The Salvation Army we are committed to our mission of caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society.
Retail Working Hours
Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society
Hamilton

Help Bring Music and Connection to the Cancer Society Lions Lodge

We're looking for a small group of volunteers to participate with or lead a weekly waiata session at the Hamilton Cancer Society Lions Lodge on a Tuesday OR Wednesday morning (10:15am-10:45am), followed by morning tea
Music & Entertainment Working Hours