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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All Categories Administration Animal Care Art & Craft Business Support Committee & Board Companionship Conservation Driving Events Food Services Fundraising Gardening Health & Medical Hosting Information & Advice IT Languages Management Marketing & Communications Mentoring Music & Entertainment Practical Help Promotion Research Retail Social Support Sports Trades & Maintenance Tutoring Youth & Children

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Any Hours

Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
Special Olympics Waikato
Hamilton

Volunteer Basketball Coach – Special Olympics Waikato

Special Olympics Waikato is looking for enthusiastic volunteer basketball coaches to support athletes with intellectual disabilities in a fun, inclusive team. Training is Wednesdays 6–8pm in Hamilton, with possible North Island competitions.
Sports Evenings/Weekends
St Aidan’s Church Op Shop
Hamilton

Kaitiaki Volunteer Op Shop Manager – Hamilton

We’re looking for someone for the Kaitiaki Volunteer Op Shop Manager role, with Friday as the core day (9am–4/4.30pm) and flexibility to support and oversee the shop as needed on other days, within a supportive shared management team.
Retail Working Hours
English Language Partners Waikato
Hamilton, Te Awamutu

ESOL Home Tutor Volunteer

Join English Language Partners as a Home Tutor and make a difference in the Waikato community. Through our training program, you'll learn how to provide free English lessons to former refugees and migrants, helping them navigate daily life in New Zealand
Tutoring Both/Flexible
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand – Waikato
Hamilton

Hauora iHub Volunteer – Hamilton

Join our Hauora iHub as a volunteer and help increase access, engagement and wellness within our population by providing a warm welcome along with information.
Hosting Working Hours
Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank Trust
Hamilton

Volunteer Cleaner

Help maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for staff, and volunteers.
Practical Help Working Hours
Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank Trust
Hamilton

Gardener / Outdoor Maintenance Volunteer

Help keep the Foodbank grounds tidy, safe, and welcoming for staff, volunteers, and community members accessing support. 
Trades & Maintenance Working Hours
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
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