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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All Categories Administration Animal Care Art & Craft Business Support Committee & Board Companionship Conservation Driving Events Food Services Fundraising Gardening Health & Medical Hosting Information & Advice IT Languages Management Marketing & Communications Mentoring Music & Entertainment Practical Help Promotion Research Retail Social Support Sports Trades & Maintenance Tutoring Youth & Children

Home Based

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Both/Flexible

Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
The Cake Detective Charitable Trust
Home Based

Social Media Administrator

We are a charity who donates birthday cakes to children in the Waikato going through a hardship. We are looking for a person/people to create our social media content.
Administration Both/Flexible
New Zealand Red Cross – Waikato Region
All Towns

Area Councillor

Join our Midland Area Council as an area councillor! Midland Area covers the Waikato, Eastern and Western Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Taupō districts. We are actively seeking someone who has a diverse background, with humanitarian skills and experience.
Committee & Board Both/Flexible
Here 2 Care Charitable Trust
Hamilton

Volunteer Graphic Designer – Event Pop Up Project

We’re looking for a creative and versatile volunteer Graphic Designer to help define the visual identity of our groundbreaking event launching in Hamilton in 2026!
Events Both/Flexible
Remiano Charitable Trust
Home Based

Community Piano Project – Volunteer Marketing & Outreach Team

Are you fluent in English & know the Waikato well? We'd love for you join our small 3 person dream team to bring rescued pianos to life. Bring your expertise to the role, to connect with schools & help inspire creativity & music in the community.
Marketing & Communications Both/Flexible
Insight Endometriosis
All Towns

Translation Proofreader – Home-Based

Volunteer from home! Proofread translated information to help overcome language and cultural barriers and empower more of the community impacted by endometriosis - high level of understanding of a language other than English is required for this role.
Languages Both/Flexible
The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust
Home Based

Funding & Grants Support Volunteer – Research & Writing – Home Based

Use your skills — or learn new ones — to research funding, help write applications, and support creative community projects. Work flexibly from home with our friendly team, gaining real experience and helping bring local ideas to life.
Research Both/Flexible
Paeroa Community Support Trust
Home Based

Human Resource Advisor – Paeroa

We are a small community organisation looking to make a big impact in our community. We're seeking a qualified and experienced Human Resource manager to guide our work within the not-for-profit ecosystem.
Management Both/Flexible