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

All Categories

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

All Towns

All Towns All Towns Benneydale Cambridge Colville Coromandel Hahei Hamilton Home Based Huntly Kāwhia Kihikihi Mangakino Matamata Meremere Morrinsville Ngāruawāhia Ngatea Ōhaupō Other Ōtorohanga Paeroa Pauanui Piopio Pirongia Pōkeno Port Waikato Putaruru Raglan Tairua Taumarunui Taupiri Taupō Te Aroha Te Awamutu Te Kauwhata Te Kuiti Thames Tirau Tokoroa Tuakau Turangi Waihī Whangamatā Whitianga

Both/Flexible

Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
Riding for the Disabled – Cambridge Inc
Cambridge

Grounds & Facility Volunteer – Cambridge

Cambridge RDA is looking for someone to care for our property, horses, and daily farm operations. Your hands-on work ensures our facility remains a safe, warm, and welcoming home for our riders, volunteers, and families.
Practical Help Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area
Taupō

Volunteer Retail Assistant – Taupō

We are urgently looking for friendly and reliable volunteers for our Taupō Red Cross Shop during shop hours 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. We have a high need for volunteers available during the weekend.
Retail Both/Flexible
Waikato Equitherapy
Home Based

Volunteer Coordinator (Flexible / HomeBased)

Play a key role in supporting volunteer recruitment at Hamilton Equitherapy. In this flexible, home-based role, you'll review referrals, connect with prospective volunteers, and help ensure people are matched to opportunities that suit their interests
Administration Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area
Matamata

Volunteer Retail Assistant – Matamata

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
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
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