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 Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area
Tokoroa

Meals on Wheels Drivers – Tokoroa

We're looking for a friendly volunteer to support delivering meals in Tokoroa on Wednesdays (including statutory holidays) Deliveries can take up to two hours.
Practical Help Working Hours
Interactionz – Community
Hamilton

Social Activities Buddy

Join Mr. I on Fun Adventures Around Waikato! Mr. I is looking for a volunteer buddy to explore events, social groups, and cool venues in Waikato while practicing social skills and meeting new people!
Companionship Both/Flexible
Waimarie Hamilton East Community House
Hamilton

Community Gardener – Hamilton

Join our friendly team as a volunteer Gardener and help transform our backyard area into a place of peace and pride for everyone who visits.
Gardening Both/Flexible
St Francis Cooperating Parish
Hamilton

Community Builder

We are exploring how St. Francis Hillcrest can grow as a welcoming community hub—a place where people connect, gather, and access practical support. We’re looking for an experienced community builder and organiserto help us shape and explore this.
Social Support Working Hours
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
Hospice Waikato Trust
Matamata

Retail & Donation Services Assistant – Matamata Hospice Shop

If you live in Matamata or nearby and would like to join our Hospice Shop team, we’d love for you to apply! It’s fun, purposeful, and, quite frankly, we really need volunteers to say yes. Your time will be valued and appreciated with us.
Retail Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area
Te Awamutu

Volunteer Retail Assistant – Te Awamutu

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