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

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All Towns All Towns Benneydale Cambridge Colville Coromandel Hahei Hamilton Home Based Huntly Kāwhia Kihikihi Mangakino Matamata Meremere Morrinsville Ngāruawāhia Ngatea Ōhaupō Other Ōtorohanga Paeroa Pauanui Piopio Pirongia Pōkeno Port Waikato Putaruru Raglan Tairua Taumarunui Taupiri Taupō Te Aroha Te Awamutu Te Kauwhata Te Kuiti Thames Tirau Tokoroa Tuakau Turangi Waihī Whangamatā Whitianga

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Rosalie’s Volunteer Story

From the age of 14, Rosalie has been stepping into spaces of leadership, activism, and community. Now a full-time student at the University of Waikato, she continues to use her voice and skills to shape change through volunteering and governance.
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Sanidi’s Volunteer Story

Sanidi began volunteering in Year 9 after noticing a need in her school community and deciding to do something about it. She started by helping in the school’s Kai Kitchen, providing breakfast to students and their families.
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Annual Volunteer Awards 2025 – Results

Volunteering Waikato – Te Ohu Tuuao o Waikato was proud to host the 2025 Annual Volunteer Awards, a special event held as part of National Volunteer Week. This annual celebration recognises and honours the incredible individuals and groups who generously give their time, energy, and heart to suppo...
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It’s National Volunteer Week!

National Volunteer Week is the time to celebrate the volunteers in your community. Here are some resources to help you appreciate and celebrate volunteers. Access editable templates, printable thank you cards, and social media graphics to express gratitude and promote volunteer efforts. Whether you&...
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Youth Volunteer Week

It’s Youth Week – a time to celebrate the energy, passion, and commitment of young people across Aotearoa.
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Adapting to a Changing Volunteer Landscape

The latest State of Volunteering Report by Volunteering New Zealand highlights a significant shift in the volunteering landscape. Post-COVID realities, rising living costs, and evolving social values have all influenced how people choose to give their time.
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Micro-Volunteering: Making a big impact in small moments

As lifestyles become busier, traditional volunteering models that require consistent, ongoing involvement can be challenging to manage, both for volunteers and organisations. Micro-volunteering offers an innovative solution, providing nonprofits with a way to engage supporters through small, task-or...
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Volunteer Story – English Language Partners

Seven years ago, Stephen decided he wanted to do something meaningful with his time and help others. Drawing on his experience teaching English in Thailand for ten years, he chose to volunteer with English Language Partners.
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State of Volunteering in Aotearoa New Zealand 2024

Volunteering New Zealand recently released the 2024 State of Volunteering Report, which provides insights into what it’s like to volunteer in New Zealand at this time.
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