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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Any Hours

Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
New Zealand Red Cross – Waikato Region
Te Awamutu

Meals on Wheels Drivers – Te Awamutu

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

Horsin’ Around Companion

Help our riders saddle up for fun and growth through therapy horse riding! Your support will boost their confidence, strength, and self-esteem, all while they have a blast and learn new skills.
Youth & Children Both/Flexible
GirlGuiding New Zealand
Pōkeno

Youth Leader – Exciting New Unit in Pōkeno

Are you interested in providing girls and young women opportunities to build resilience, confidence, and a strong sense of identity? We are looking for a Leader to help us open a brand new unit in Pōkeno alongside an experienced Unit Team Leader
Youth & Children Evenings/Weekends
Hato Hone St John Op Shop – Huntly
Huntly

Retail and Donation Services Assistant – Huntly

Want to make a real difference in your community? We are a local Op Shop raising funds for ambulance and other related services in our local area.
Retail Working Hours
Te Rauhii
Hamilton

Community Choir Teaching Assistant

Do you enjoy using music as a tool to create something amazing? Come help us provide FUN and FREE music lessons to Hamilton kids!
Music & Entertainment Working Hours
Habitat for Humanity – ReStore Glenview
Hamilton

Habitat for Humanity Retail Assistant – Glenview

Join the fantastic ReStore team in Glenview and enjoy all aspects of helping run our shop, supporting our wonderful charity, with helping those with housing needs in Hamilton and the Central North Island.
Retail Working Hours
Raglan Community House
Raglan

Retail and Donation Services Assistant – Raglan

Op Shop volunteers help raise much needed funds so we can connect, assist, and encourage a safe, healthy and resilient community where people look out for each other. Our friendly, well organised team is looking for several new members.
Retail Both/Flexible
Good Bitches Baking
Hamilton

Become a “Good Bitch”

Good Bitches Baking is all about spreading a bit of sweetness in our community. We aim to give a moment of happiness to people going through a tough time.
Food Services Both/Flexible
Salvation Army Family Store – Taupō
Taupō

Op Shop Processing Team

Help us get sorted! We're looking for volunteers who can assist with sorting and processing donations - including clothing, linen, electronics, Bric-a-brac, shoes, and many more items donated by the public.
Practical Help Working Hours
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