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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Both/Flexible

Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
Waikato Equitherapy
Hamilton

Horse Handler & Rider Support Volunteer – Hamilton

Help our riders saddle up for fun and growth through therapy horse riding! Your support will boost their confidence, strength, and self-esteem, all while they have a blast and learn new skills.
Youth & Children Both/Flexible
Waikato Equitherapy
Hamilton

Dustbuster – Centre Support Volunteer (Hamilton)

Join Waikato Equitherapy as a Dustbuster! Help vacuum, dust, & mop the admin block & club rooms, keeping the Centre tidy and welcoming. A simple, flexible role that’s part of the environment - no heavy commitment, just helping our little community shine.
Practical Help Both/Flexible
Waikato Equitherapy
Hamilton

Horse Care & Riding Assistant – Hamilton

If you love being around horses, their smell, their presence, or just horses in general, this role could be for you! Join Waikato Equitherapy as a Horse Care & Riding Assistant, grooming & preparing therapy horses for lessons in a hands-on, outdoor role
Animal Care Both/Flexible
Waikato Equitherapy
Hamilton

Volunteer Grounds Person – Hamilton

Join Waikato Equitherapy as a volunteer Grounds Person. Help maintain a safe, welcoming space for riders with special needs, keeping the Centre beautiful and functional. Enjoy outdoor work while supporting a team that helps riders grow in confidence.
Practical Help Both/Flexible
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
Paeroa

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
Ōtorohanga

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
Kia Puāwai
Cambridge, Hamilton, Home Based, Huntly, Kāwhia, Kihikihi, Matamata, Morrinsville, Ngāruawāhia, Ngatea, Ōhaupō, Ōtorohanga, Paeroa, Pirongia, Putaruru, Raglan, Te Aroha, Te Awamutu, Te Kauwhata, Te Kuiti, Thames, Tirau, Tokoroa

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
Putaruru

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
Cambridge

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