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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Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
Te Rauhii
Hamilton

General Music Teaching Assistant

Do you enjoy using music as a tool to create something amazing? Come help us provide FUN and FREE music lessons to Hamilton kids!
Youth & Children Working Hours
Te Rauhii
Hamilton

Afternoon Tea Kitchen Volunteer

Preparing and serving afternoon tea to an awesome group of tamariki and rangatahi in West Hamilton as part of Te Rauhii FUN and FREE after school music programmes. Thursdays, 2.30 - 4.30pm in Nawton, Hamilton.
Food Services Working Hours
Habitat for Humanity – Lincoln St ReUse
Hamilton

Second-Hand Book Curator – Lincoln St ReUse Store

Do you have an eye for detail and a love of books? Want to help Habitat’s mission to build homes, communities and hope? Join our Lincoln St Reuse op shop as a Volunteer Second-Hand Book Curator
Retail Working Hours
Habitat for Humanity – Lincoln St ReUse
Hamilton

Donations Support – Lincoln St ReUse Store

Help Habitat for Humanity raise vital funds to build homes, communities and hope! We’re looking for volunteers to support our friendly team to move, lift, and sort donated items at our charity shop.
Retail Evenings/Weekends
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
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
GirlGuiding New Zealand
Hamilton

GirlGuiding Youth Leaders – Hamilton

Join GirlGuiding in Hamilton as a volunteer leader! Help give girls & young women the chance to grow in confidence, resilience, & a strong sense of identity. Around 3 hours a week for meetings, planning, & occasional events. Flexible options available
Youth & Children Evenings/Weekends
GirlGuiding New Zealand
Hamilton

GirlGuiding Youth Leaders – Ngāhinapōuri

Join GirlGuiding in Waikato as a volunteer leader! Help give girls & young women the chance to grow in confidence, resilience, & a strong sense of identity. Around 3 hours a week for meetings, planning, & occasional events. Flexible options available
Youth & Children Evenings/Weekends