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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Goldfields Railway Inc.
Waihī

Train Driver – Waihī

Drive a heritage train through stunning farmland and over scenic bridges with Goldfields Railway in Waihi! Join a passionate team delivering memorable rail experiences to locals and visitors — full training provided, no experience needed.
Driving Both/Flexible
Goldfields Railway Inc.
Waihī

Train Guard – Waihī

Love people and railways? Volunteer as a Train Guard with Goldfields Railway and help create unforgettable journeys for passengers from all over the world — all while soaking in stunning views through the Waihi countryside.
Hosting Both/Flexible
The Timber Museum of New Zealand Trust
Putaruru

Miniature TrainWorld Club Vounteer – Putaruru

Get hands-on with miniature trains! Help build tracks and scenery, tackle wiring and repairs, and run demos. No experience needed, flexible schedule, lots of learning, creativity, and fun. Perfect for hobbyists and curious makers!
Practical Help Both/Flexible
Hospice Waikato Trust
Matamata

Matamata Volunteers Wanted – Give a Little, Mean a Lot!

Give a little, mean a lot! Join our Matamata volunteer team to sort and prep donated items. Be part of something bigger by helping us support families to receive free hospice care. Your time breathes new life into items, turning donations into hope.
Retail Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Te Awamutu Shop
Te Awamutu

Red Cross Shop Volunteer – Te Awamutu

Calling all Te Awamutu locals! If you live in TA or close by & want to help out in your community, our Red Cross Shop needs you. Flexible shifts, fun tasks, new skills, and a chance to join a friendly team.
Retail Both/Flexible
Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival/Toi Ora Ki Kirikiriroa
Hamilton

Ushers / Audience Hosts – Hamilton Arts Festival 2026

We are looking for confident, friendly and self-directed people to check tickets and usher shows at the Hamilton Gardens during the Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora Ki Kirikiriroa.
Events Both/Flexible 19 February 2026 · 28 February 2026
Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival/Toi Ora Ki Kirikiriroa
Hamilton

Zero Waste Heroes – Hamilton Arts Festival 2026

Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora Ki Kirikiriroa needs Zero Waste Heroes who are passionate about the environment and recycling, to help our festival audience reduce their waste.
Events Both/Flexible 19 February 2026 · 28 February 2026
Brain Tumour Support Trust New Zealand
All Towns

Event Planning Committee – Brain Tumour Support Trust

Join the planning team for “A Night to Raise an Outrageous Fortune”, Brain Tumour Support NZ’s annual fundraising event in May 2026. We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help plan, organise, and deliver this fun, community-driven event.
Events Both/Flexible
Aroha Cambridge
Cambridge

Predator Trap Volunteer – Cambridge

Calling all Cambridge locals! Join Aroha Cambridge to maintain predator traps and protect native birds, bats, lizards, and insects. Enjoy regular walks, no experience needed – training and bait provided. Help keep Cambridge’s wildlife safe and thriving!
Conservation Both/Flexible