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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Working Hours

Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
Thames Hospital
Thames

Hospital Host – Thames

Do you live in Thames or nearby? Available Thursdays (10–2)?, we’d love your help at the hospital. You’ll greet visitors, assist with wheelchairs, and ease busy days. If you want to feel useful or build your CV, we’d be so grateful to have you with us.
Hosting Working Hours
Citizens Advice Bureau Te Awamutu
Te Awamutu

Community Support Interviewer – CAB Te Awamutu

If you understand life and its challenges, join the caring Community Support Interviewer team at CAB Te Awamutu. Your calm presence and compassion will help build a stronger community where whānau feel heard, supported, and valued.
Information & Advice Working Hours
Citizens Advice Bureau Te Awamutu
Te Awamutu

Reception & Engagement Volunteer – CAB Te Awamutu

Support Te Awamutu CAB's Reception & Engagement Team, providing steady support to whānau who come through our door during Justice of the Peace Clinic mornings. With just a 4-hour shift (Mon, Wed, or Fri), your mahi directly impacts those who need help.
Administration Working Hours
Riding for the Disabled – Cambridge Inc
Cambridge

Horse Handler & Leader – Cambridge

We're looking for a caring, reliable volunteer with experience in handling and leading horses to support our Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) sessions in Cambridge as a Horse Handler & Leader Volunteer!
Animal Care Working Hours
Riding for the Disabled – Cambridge Inc
Cambridge

Cambridge Volunteer — Leader / Sidewalker (The Mane Support)

Cambridge Community - Young or young-at-heart! Join the Riding for the Disabled programme to work with gentle horses, empower special needs riders, & build lasting friendships in a caring, lively community where kindness always gallops!
Youth & Children Working Hours
Cambridge Community House Trust
Cambridge

Volunteer Driver for Your Cambridge Community

In Cambridge, our Volunteer Drivers help neighbours get to appointments when they can’t go alone. It’s a simple way to say, “You’re not on your own.” No guilt trips, just car trips. Say yes when you can, say no when you need. Drive for Cambridge!
Driving Working Hours
Salvation Army Family Stores – Midland Central
Matamata

Salvation Army Family Store Volunteer – Matamata

The Matamata Salvation Army Family Store is where locals look out for each other. Whether you’re after a good find, a chat, or a way to give back, there’s always a friendly face inside. Keen to help out? or Wanting to build your C.V? Pop in for a chat!
Retail Working Hours
Salvation Army Family Stores – Midland Central
Cambridge

Salvation Army Family Store Volunteer – Cambridge

The Cambridge Salvation Army Family Store is where locals find treasures, catch up with mates, and lend a hand. Keen to help out? Build your C.V? Pop in for a chat—we’re always glad to see a familiar face or meet a new one.
Retail Working Hours
Salvation Army Family Stores – Midland Central
Te Awamutu

Salvation Army Family Store Volunteer – Te Awamutu

Being part of the Te Awamutu Family Store means more than bargains. It’s about meeting neighbours, sharing yarns, and lending a hand to keep our community strong. Helping each other is just what we do—& we’re looking for a few more friendly hands to help!
Retail Working Hours
Salvation Army Family Stores – Midland Central
Te Aroha

Salvation Army Family Store Volunteer – Te Aroha

The Te Aroha Salvation Army Family Store is a bit of a local hub—where familiar faces drop in for a browse, a quick yarn, or to pitch in. Every sale goes toward helping someone nearby. Thinking about volunteering? Come on in —we’d love have a chat!
Retail Working Hours