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
Huggable Hearts

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

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

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
St Francis Cooperating Parish

Vege Gardener and Project Leader

We are seeking an experienced vegetable gardener and capable project leader to help bring a new community based initiative to life. This role combines hands-on growing expertise with project & volunteer management, community engagement & regular servicing
Gardening Working Hours
Meals on Wheels Cambridge

Volunteer Meal Delivery Driver – Cambridge

Be a Cambridge Meal on Wheels volunteer! Deliver 10 hot meals per run, once a week, using your own vehicle. Routes are ~15 km and take 45–60 mins. Help keep our community fed and connected!
Driving Working Hours
St Vincent de Paul – Vinnie’s Food Hub

Vinnies milo truck drivers and helpers

We are needing a full licenced driver and helpers to tow the food caravan and distribute food to the community.
Food Services Evenings/Weekends
Cambridge Salvation Army Church

Foodbank Volunteer Driver – Cambridge

Cambridge residents – your help is needed! Join the Foodbank team to pick up, sort, and organise donations. Short shifts Mon, Wed & Thu 9:30–10:30am. Friendly environment, full guidance, and the chance to support families in your own community.
Driving Working Hours
Hato Hone St John Op Shop – Paeroa

Retail and Donation Services Assistant – Paeroa

Our little shop in Paeroa needs help from local residents. No experience needed—we provide training. Flexible weekly shifts. Join a friendly team and help us continue serving our community.
Retail Working Hours