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
The Timber Museum of New Zealand Trust
Putaruru

Behind-the-Scenes Museum Volunteer – Putaruru

Are you passionate about local history and looking for a behind-the-scenes role in the arts? We are looking for a dedicated volunteer to help us maintain the integrity of our Cookhouse exhibition or Tuck and Watkins Mill exhibition.
Practical Help Working Hours
St Vincent de Paul – Frankton Stores
Hamilton

Retail Assistant – Vinnies Frankton Store

Join the Vinnies team in Frankton! Help us support our community through retail, raising vital funds for community projects. Gain hands-on experience, meet a fun volunteer team, and learn new skills. Training provided. 3+ month commitment preferred.
Retail Working Hours
Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank Trust
Hamilton

Foodbank general all-rounder

A variety of work - have fun, make friends, contribute to the Kirikiriroa/Hamilton community
Social Support Working Hours
The Timber Museum of New Zealand Trust
Putaruru

Volunteer Archivist – Putaruru

Help preserve our community’s history! As a Volunteer Archivist, you’ll organise, label, and digitise documents, photographs, and artefacts, ensuring our stories remain accessible and meaningful for visitors, researchers, and future generations.
Research Working Hours
Community Link Trust
Hamilton

Boutique Barista Extraordinaire – Hamilton

The Op Shop on the Park (Community Link) is on the hunt for Hospitality Superstars to volunteer their expertise on our coffee machine as our Boutique Barista!
Food Services Working Hours
Community Link Trust
Hamilton

Donation Sorter and Warehouse Merchandiser

Do you love a good challenge and have a knack for turning chaos into order? The Op Shop on the Park (Community Link) is on the hunt for a donation sorters and merchandisers to help our warehouse run like a well-oiled machine.
Practical Help Working Hours
Community Link Trust
Hamilton

Customer Service Representative – Hamilton

Are you passionate about providing excellent customer service while making a difference in the community? Join our friendly team at The Op Shop on the Park and help us create a welcoming space for shoppers while supporting a great cause!
Retail Working Hours
Department of Corrections : Waikeria Prison
Te Awamutu

Exercise Instructor – Waikeria Prison (Te Awamutu)

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our volunteer team at Waikeria and work along side our more mature residents, running strong, safe and stable sessions to keep the team active and support their overall wellbeing.
Health & Medical Working Hours
Hospice Waikato Trust
Hamilton

Van Driver & Collection Crew – Hamilton

Join our Lake Road Store team as a van driver and collection volunteer. Lift, load, deliver, and collect donations while working with a practical, down-to-earth crew. Your effort directly supports Hospice patients in your community.
Driving Working Hours
St Vincent de Paul – Frankton Stores
Hamilton

Van Driver – Vinnie’s Hamilton

Vinnies is looking for a dependable volunteer driver to help keep our shops running smoothly. You’ll collect and deliver donated goods, care for the van, and be part of a supportive team with a set weekly commitment.
Driving Working Hours