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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Working Hours

Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
North Waikato Transport Trust
Huntly

Health Shuttle Support – North Waikato (Ngāruawāhia, Taupiri, Huntly)

Support our Health Shuttle Driver in Ngāruawāhia, Taupiri, & Huntly. Help passengers, offer friendly company to medical appointments, & make their journey easier. Flexible one day a fortnight. Support people to feel cared for on their journey.
Social Support Working Hours
North Waikato Transport Trust
Huntly

Health Shuttle Driver – North Waikato (Ngāruawāhia, Taupiri, Huntly)

Support those living in Ngāruawāhia, Taupiri, and Huntly who need a hand getting to medical appointments. It’s purposeful mahi that’s valued by the people you help, and a simple way to be there for someone and make their trip a bit easier.
Driving Working Hours
Te Aroha Riding for the Disabled
Te Aroha

Horse Leader – Te Aroha

Be part of something that really matters. Join us as a Horse Leader at Riding for the Disabled, Te Aroha. Guide horses and help children and adults with disabilities gain confidence, joy, and life-changing experiences. Your support can make it happen!
Animal Care Working Hours
Te Aroha Riding for the Disabled
Te Aroha

Sidewalker – Te Aroha

Join us once a week or more as a Sidewalker at Riding for the Disabled, Te Aroha. Help children and adults gain confidence and joy on horseback. Sessions run Mon, Wed, Fri, 8.30–12.30 during school terms. our help makes every ride possible!
Youth & Children Working Hours
Thames Hospital
Thames

Hospital Host – Thames

Do you live in Thames or nearby? Available Thursdays (10–2)?, we’d love your help at the hospital. You’ll greet visitors, assist with wheelchairs, and ease busy days. If you want to feel useful or build your CV, we’d be so grateful to have you with us.
Hosting Working Hours
Citizens Advice Bureau Te Awamutu
Te Awamutu

Community Support Interviewer – CAB Te Awamutu

If you understand life and its challenges, join the caring Community Support Interviewer team at CAB Te Awamutu. Your calm presence and compassion will help build a stronger community where whānau feel heard, supported, and valued.
Information & Advice Working Hours
Citizens Advice Bureau Te Awamutu
Te Awamutu

Reception & Engagement Volunteer – CAB Te Awamutu

Support Te Awamutu CAB's Reception & Engagement Team, providing steady support to whānau who come through our door during Justice of the Peace Clinic mornings. With just a 4-hour shift (Mon, Wed, or Fri), your mahi directly impacts those who need help.
Administration Working Hours
Riding for the Disabled – Cambridge Inc
Cambridge

Horse Handler & Leader – Cambridge

We're looking for a caring, reliable volunteer with experience in handling and leading horses to support our Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) sessions in Cambridge as a Horse Handler & Leader Volunteer!
Animal Care Working Hours
Riding for the Disabled – Cambridge Inc
Cambridge

Cambridge Volunteer — Leader / Sidewalker (The Mane Support)

Cambridge Community - Young or young-at-heart! Join the Riding for the Disabled programme to work with gentle horses, empower special needs riders, & build lasting friendships in a caring, lively community where kindness always gallops!
Youth & Children Working Hours
Cambridge Community House Trust
Cambridge

Volunteer Driver for Your Cambridge Community

In Cambridge, our Volunteer Drivers help neighbours get to appointments when they can’t go alone. It’s a simple way to say, “You’re not on your own.” No guilt trips, just car trips. Say yes when you can, say no when you need. Drive for Cambridge!
Driving Working Hours