Shama is looking for friendly, reliable volunteer drivers to support our Children’s Holiday Programme and occasionally help with other community events. You’d be helping children get to and from activities during the school holidays usually just once or twice a week within Hamilton.
The routes are simple, the trips are short, and we’ll keep things well organised on our end. You just bring your full licence (held for 3+ years), your calm presence, and your willingness to lend a hand.
When You’ll Be Helping
- We’ll need your help during school holidays for pick-ups and/or drop-offs, usually once or twice a week.
- If you’re open to it, we’d also love to have you available for occasional community events throughout the year
- Nothing frequent, and we’ll always check with you first.
How You’ll Make a Difference
- Provide short, local rides to children in our programme
- Drive once or twice during the holiday week
- Help kids take part in activities they’d otherwise miss out on.
Why It Matters to Families
- Our school holiday programmes mean the world to the children and families who attend.
- They give kids a safe, joyful place to belong while school’s out and something to look forward to.
- Your help behind the wheel makes those experiences possible.
Keen to Lend a Hand? Here’s What We’re Looking For
- You have a full NZ driver’s license, held for at least 3 years
- You’ve got a safe, insured vehicle
- You’re calm, dependable, and enjoy helping others
- You’re happy to meet people from all walks of life
- You’re comfortable completing police vetting (we’ll guide you through it)
- And most importantly, you’re someone who shows up when it matters