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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The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust
Hamilton

Graphic Designer – Volunteer/Intern – Hamilton

Join the Refugee Orientation Centre Trust as a Volunteer Graphic Designer! Gain hands-on experience creating digital and print designs, collaborate with a supportive team, and grow your portfolio while applying your creativity to real-world projects.
Marketing & Communications Both/Flexible
Te Rongopai Community Trust (Good News Community Centre)
Hamilton

Brand & Logo Designer

We are seeking a creative volunteer to help refresh our brand identity by creating a logo and visual style that reflects our values of faith, hope, love, and community.
Marketing & Communications Both/Flexible
Hope Rising Farm Trust
Ngāruawāhia

Groundsman & Handyman Wanted

Use your practical skills to help maintain Hope Rising Farm, supporting life-changing programmes for vulnerable children and women through repairs, maintenance, fencing and general handyman tasks.
Trades & Maintenance Both/Flexible
Wondernauts
Hamilton

Wood worker

Wondernauts, a not-for-profit early childhood centre in Hamilton, is seeking an experienced volunteer woodworker to help create a variety of play resources such as small barns and fences and a couple of simple low shelving units.
Trades & Maintenance Both/Flexible
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
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