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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All Towns

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Both/Flexible

Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
Hospice Waikato Trust
Matamata

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
Te Awamutu

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
HCC – Parks and Recreation
Hamilton

Gully Restoration Volunteers

Hamilton City Council is seeking volunteers to support gully restoration projects across the city. These projects help protect and enhance Hamilton’s natural environments and waterways.
Conservation Both/Flexible
The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust
Hamilton

Driving Supervisor

The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust (ROC) is seeking an experienced Driving Supervisor to deliver driving lessons to former refugees and migrants who may have little to no English language skills.
Driving Both/Flexible
Paeroa Community Support Trust
Paeroa

Grocery Shopping Assistant – Paeroa

Volunteer with our Grocery Shopping Service in Paeroa and help elderly and vulnerable locals with a weekly or fortnightly shop — either for them or alongside them.
Practical Help Both/Flexible
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
Putaruru

Literacy Ambassador-Putaruru

Join us as a Literacy Ambassador in Putaruru 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
Pōkeno, Tuakau

Literacy Ambassador – Tuakau / Pokeno

Join us as a Literacy Ambassador in Tuakau and Pokeno 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
Victoria Battery Tramway Society Inc
Paeroa, Waihī

Volunteer Tour Guide – Victoria Battery Tramway (Waikino)

Share the history of Victoria Battery with visitors as a volunteer tour guide on weekends. Welcome guests, tell engaging stories about gold-mining heritage, and help create a safe, fun, and memorable experience at one of the region’s most unique historic
Hosting Both/Flexible
Victoria Battery Tramway Society Inc
Paeroa, Waihī

Volunteer Driver / Engineer – Victoria Battery Tramway (Waikino)

Get behind the wheel of our narrow-gauge tram and bring the history of Victoria Battery to life. We’re looking for Driver/Engineer volunteers to help deliver a safe, fun, and memorable experience for visitors exploring this historic gold-mining site.
Driving Both/Flexible