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 Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival/Toi Ora Ki Kirikiriroa
Hamilton

Zero Waste Heroes – Hamilton Arts Festival 2026

Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora Ki Kirikiriroa needs Zero Waste Heroes who are passionate about the environment and recycling, to help our festival audience reduce their waste.
Events Both/Flexible 19 February 2026 · 28 February 2026
Brain Tumour Support Trust New Zealand
All Towns

Event Planning Committee – Brain Tumour Support Trust

Join the planning team for “A Night to Raise an Outrageous Fortune”, Brain Tumour Support NZ’s annual fundraising event in May 2026. We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help plan, organise, and deliver this fun, community-driven event.
Events Both/Flexible
Interlocknz Trust
Cambridge

InterlockNZ Cafe Coordinator – Cambridge Lions Market

Join us as a Café Coordinator and help InterlockNZ raise funds at our monthly Cambridge Lions Market café! Coordinate volunteers, serve visitors, and help build connections while supporting a great cause.
Fundraising Both/Flexible
Aroha Cambridge
Cambridge

Predator Trap Volunteer – Cambridge

Calling all Cambridge locals! Join Aroha Cambridge to maintain predator traps and protect native birds, bats, lizards, and insects. Enjoy regular walks, no experience needed – training and bait provided. Help keep Cambridge’s wildlife safe and thriving!
Conservation 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
The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust
Hamilton

Volunteer Youth Worker – Hamilton

The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust (ROC) is seeking compassionate and motivated Youth Workers to support the delivery of programmes and services for youth from our former refugee and migrant communities.
Social Support Both/Flexible
Wondernauts
Hamilton

Vintage Armchair Restoration Volunteer

Help bring a vintage child-sized armchair back to life for Wondernauts childcare! Repair or refresh the seat, springs, and woodwork. Flexible timing, materials provided, and you can work onsite or at home. A fun, hands-on way to support our children.
Trades & Maintenance Both/Flexible
The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust
Hamilton

Graphic Designer – Volunteer Intern – Hamilton

Join the Refugee Orientation Centre Trust as a Volunteer Graphic Design Intern! Gain hands-on experience creating digital and print designs, collaborate with a supportive team, and grow your portfolio while applying your creativity to real-world projects.
Marketing & Communications Both/Flexible
Huntly Museum – Te Whare Taonga o Raahui Pookeka
Huntly

Front Desk Crew – Huntly Museum

Be part of the Huntly Museum team! Volunteer 2–3 hours on weekday afternoons or Saturdays to greet visitors, answer questions, and keep the front desk running smoothly. A great way to meet people, be social, and be part of our welcoming community!
Retail Both/Flexible