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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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
Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank Trust
Hamilton

Community Coordinator / Connector (Four Roles)

We are looking to build a small team of Community Coordinators / Connectors who can work together to share the workload, bring fresh ideas, and help expand the Foodbank’s reach across the community.
Marketing & Communications Both/Flexible
Huggable Hearts
Hamilton, Home Based

Grant Writer

Help us secure funding necessary to sustain and scale this non-profit and continue our mission of helping bereaved families find solace in our Huggable Hearts.
Fundraising Both/Flexible
Huggable Hearts
Hamilton, Home Based

Fundraising Coordinator

Help us manage activities to raise funds and continue our mission of helping bereaved families find solace in our Huggable Hearts.
Fundraising Both/Flexible