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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St Francis Cooperating Parish
Hamilton

Garden Project Leader

We are seeking an experienced vegetable gardener and capable project leader to help bring a new community based initiative to life. This role combines hands-on growing expertise with project & volunteer management, community engagement & regular servicing
Gardening Working Hours
Meals on Wheels Cambridge
Cambridge

Volunteer Meal Delivery Driver – Cambridge

Be a Cambridge Meal on Wheels volunteer! Deliver 10 hot meals per run, once a week, using your own vehicle. Routes are ~15 km and take 45–60 mins. Help keep our community fed and connected!
Driving Working Hours
Cambridge Salvation Army Church
Cambridge

Foodbank Volunteer Driver – Cambridge

Cambridge residents – your help is needed! Join the Foodbank team to pick up, sort, and organise donations. Short shifts Mon, Wed & Thu 9:30–10:30am. Friendly environment, full guidance, and the chance to support families in your own community.
Driving Working Hours
Hato Hone St John Op Shop – Paeroa
Paeroa

Retail and Donation Services Assistant – Paeroa

Our little shop in Paeroa needs help from local residents. No experience needed—we provide training. Flexible weekly shifts. Join a friendly team and help us continue serving our community.
Retail Working Hours
Cambridge Salvation Army Church
Cambridge

Foodbank Admin & Client Support – Cambridge

Join Cambridge’s caring community! Volunteer at the Cambridge Foodbank to greet clients and assist with admin tasks. Mon & Tue 10–1, training included. The more hands we have, the better we can support our community.
Administration Working Hours
St Francis Cooperating Parish
Hamilton

Op Shop Retail Assistant – Hamilton

Do you enjoy people and creating a warm welcoming space? We’re looking for volunteers who can help make our Op Shop a place where people feel comfortable, valued and at ease. We sell clean, preloved, good quality items for the whole family at a low prices
Retail Working Hours
The Timber Museum of New Zealand Trust
Putaruru

Museum Host – Putaruru Timber Museum

Are you a people-person with a love of history and community? Join us as a Museum Host to welcome visitors, share our unique stories, assist with admissions and small sales, and help every guest enjoy a friendly, memorable museum experience.
Hosting Working Hours
Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society
Thames

Oncology Host – Thames Hospital

As an Oncology Host, you’ll provide compassionate support to clients during their assessments, treatment, and follow-up appointments, offering a welcoming presence, assistance, and connection with Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty services.
Hosting Working Hours
Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society
Hamilton, Te Awamutu

Cancer Support Volunteer Driver – Hamilton & Te Awamutu

This special role supports people undergoing cancer treatment by driving them to and from Waikato Hospital and other medical centres. You’ll collect clients from home, take them to appointments, and return them safely once treatment is complete.
Driving Working Hours