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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Any Hours

Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
Waikato Equitherapy
Hamilton

Dustbuster – Centre Support Volunteer (Hamilton)

Join Waikato Equitherapy as a Dustbuster! Help vacuum, dust, & mop the admin block & club rooms, keeping the Centre tidy and welcoming. A simple, flexible role that’s part of the environment - no heavy commitment, just helping our little community shine.
Practical Help Both/Flexible
Waikato Equitherapy
Hamilton

Horse Care & Riding Assistant – Hamilton

If you love being around horses, their smell, their presence, or just horses in general, this role could be for you! Join Waikato Equitherapy as a Horse Care & Riding Assistant, grooming & preparing therapy horses for lessons in a hands-on, outdoor role
Animal Care Both/Flexible
Waikato Equitherapy
Hamilton

Volunteer Grounds Person – Hamilton

Join Waikato Equitherapy as a volunteer Grounds Person. Help maintain a safe, welcoming space for riders with special needs, keeping the Centre beautiful and functional. Enjoy outdoor work while supporting a team that helps riders grow in confidence.
Practical Help Both/Flexible
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
Home Based

Online Literacy Coach

Become a Volunteer Literacy Coach with RYALT. Work online one-on-one with a learner to strengthen literacy skills, build confidence, and open doors to work, study, and independence. Flexible, supported, and life-changing for both volunteer and student.
Tutoring Both/Flexible
YWCA Waikato
Hamilton

YWCA Waikato Board Member

YWCA Waikato, a charitable organisation supporting young Waikato women to live lives they value, is seeking one or two Board members.
Committee & Board Both/Flexible
Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society
Hamilton

Hamilton Relay for Life 2026 – Event Assistants

Relay For Life is a powerful celebration of courage, hope and community - honouring loved ones, enjoying music and activities - it’s an event that touches everyone involved. We need volunteers to help make this year's event UNFORGETTABLE!
Events Evenings/Weekends 27 March 2026
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