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
YWCA Waikato

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
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust

Literacy Ambassador – Paeroa

Join us as a Literacy Ambassador in Paeroa and support people in your community to access free reading and writing help. It’s a flexible role for people who enjoy connecting with others and supporting your local community.
Promotion Both/Flexible
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust

Literacy Ambassador – Otorohanga

Play an active role in your Otorohanga community by supporting adults and teens to access free reading and writing support. As a Community Ambassador, you’ll raise awareness, build community connections, and promote access to literacy assistance.
Promotion Both/Flexible

Foster Caregiver – Waikato

Do you have the space in your heart and home to care for rangatahi and make a difference in their life? Join the Kia Puāwai whānau by becoming a caregiver - this is a hugely rewarding role!
Youth & Children Both/Flexible
The Timber Museum of New Zealand Trust

Visitor Experience Host – Putaruru

Join our team as a Visitor Experience Host! Help welcome visitors, share fun facts, answer questions, and assist with admissions or the gift shop. Shifts are once a week or fortnight, weekdays or weekends, Your time will help keep history alive!
Hosting Both/Flexible
Interlocknz Trust

Laser System Setup Volunteer (One-Off Project) – Cambridge

Fancy yourself a laser whiz? We need a tech-savvy volunteer for a one-off morning to tame a home laser cutter. Must know LightBurn/software, love a bit of hands-on troubleshooting, and teach an older person with hearing issues to handle it next time.
IT Both/Flexible
Te Aroha Riding for the Disabled

Volunteer Treasurer for RDA Te Aroha – (Home Based Role)

RDA Te Aroha would love to have someone with budgeting, reporting, payroll, & overall financial management experience as our treasurer. If you have the skills & are happy to volunteer from home. We would love to hear from you.
Committee & Board Both/Flexible