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
Wondernauts

Fibreglass Slide Repair Volunteer – Hamilton

We’re looking for a volunteer with fibreglass repair skills to help fix two playground slides so they’re safe for our tamariki. Flexible timing, & you’re welcome to view the slides before committing. Your mahi will support our nurturing, childcare centre.
Trades & Maintenance Both/Flexible
Wondernauts

Centre Groundskeeper – Hamilton

Help us keep our beautiful grounds looking amazing and volunteer to be our Centre Groundskeeper for our not-for-profit childcare centre in Ruakura.
Gardening Working Hours
The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust

ROC Holiday Programme Support – Hamilton

The Holiday Programme Support plays a key role in planning, organising, and delivering engaging and inclusive activities for children during the school holidays. This volunteer position supports the smooth running of the programme.
Youth & Children Working Hours
Wondernauts

Vintage Armchair Restoration Volunteer

Help bring a vintage child-sized armchair back to life for Wondernauts childcare! Repair or refresh the seat, springs, and woodwork. Flexible timing, materials provided, and you can work onsite or at home. A fun, hands-on way to support our children.
Trades & Maintenance Both/Flexible
Big Buddy

Big Buddy Volunteer Mentor (Male Role Model)

If you believe every boy deserves someone to believe in him, you’re halfway there. Big Buddy’s mentorship programme matches boys without a male role model with volunteer mentors who show up, listen, and care.
Mentoring Evenings/Weekends
The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust

Video Editor / ROC Videographer – Hamilton

The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust (ROC) are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Videographer to help document our programs and events for promotional material.
Marketing & Communications Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Midland Area

Meals on Wheels Drivers – Hamilton

Meals on Wheels delivers hot, nutritious meals and a friendly chat to older, ill, and disabled individuals, and we need caring volunteers to help brighten their day and make a difference in their lives.
Practical Help Working Hours
St Vincent de Paul – Vinnie’s Food Hub

Community Lunch Helper – Hamilton

We are in need of volunteers to help serve hot meals at our Community Lunches on Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays. If you want to lend a hand and have some spare time, we'd love to hear from you!
Food Services Working Hours
Kirikiriroa & St Peter’s Scout Group

Scout Section Kaiarahi (Leader) – Hamilton

Kirikiriroa & St Peter’s Scout Group is looking to appoint a female Kaiarahi (leader) to support female Scouts by training as a New Zealand Outdoor Instructors’ Association Bush Leader with Overnight Endorsement.
Youth & Children Evenings/Weekends
Waikato Ethnic Family Services Trust

Music Tutor (Guitar & African Drum) – Hamilton

WEFST is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Music Tutor (Volunteer) to provide guitar and African drumming lessons to community members. This role is ideal for someone passionate about music and teaching.
Music & Entertainment Both/Flexible