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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The Timber Museum of New Zealand Trust
Putaruru

Volunteer NCEA Tour Guide – Timber Museum

Join our education team as an NCEA Tour Guide! Lead curriculum-aligned tours, bring the museum’s stories to life, and inspire curiosity in students—an exciting volunteer role with flexible scheduling.
Hosting Working Hours
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
The Timber Museum of New Zealand Trust
Putaruru

Volunteer with the School Room Exhibition – Putaruru Timber Museum

Join us at the Timber Museum and help preserve Putāruru’s School Room history! Sort, digitise, and care for photos, documents, and displays, while sharing local stories with visitors. A small weekly contribution that keeps our history alive for everyone.
Practical Help Working Hours
The Timber Museum of New Zealand Trust
Putaruru

Volunteer Gardener/Landscaper – NZ Timber Museum, Putāruru

Want to put your gardening skills to good use? The Timber Museum in Putāruru is looking for a Gardener! Help care for native and ornamental gardens, preserve a treasured heritage site, and captivate visitors with landscapes our community can be proud of!
Gardening Working Hours
Age Concern Waikato
Cambridge

Brighten An Older Friends Day – Rural Waikato

Brighten an older person's world through regular interaction! We coordinate caring volunteers who are keen to spend time with older people to reduce social isolation. We have volunteer opportunities available across the region..
Companionship Both/Flexible
GirlGuiding New Zealand
Putaruru

GirlGuiding NZ Unit Leaders – South Waikato

Are you interested in providing girls and young women opportunities to build resilience, confidence, and a strong sense of identity? We are looking for someone with ‘a bit of oomph’, a creative mind, and a willingness to develop their own skills
Youth & Children Evenings/Weekends
New Zealand Red Cross – Waikato Region
Putaruru

Meals on Wheels Drivers – Putaruru

If you want to contribute back to the community - this is your chance to join the worlds largest humanitarian organisation.
Practical Help Working Hours