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

Both/Flexible

Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust
Hamilton

Volunteer Research Team: Former Refugee Youth Project

Join ROC Trust’s Volunteer Research Team to support a 6-month project focused on former refugee youth. This project aims to explore the needs, challenges, and strengths of young people from refugee background.
Research Both/Flexible
Hamilton Hearing Association
Hamilton

Committee President – Hamilton Hearing Association

The Hamilton Hearing Association is a not-for-profit devoted to supporting hearing health in our community. We are looking for a Committee President to provide strong leadership and direction for our committee.
Committee & Board Both/Flexible
Insight Endometriosis
All Towns

Translation Proofreader – Home-Based

Volunteer from home! Proofread translated information to help overcome language and cultural barriers and empower more of the community impacted by endometriosis - high level of understanding of a language other than English is required for this role.
Languages Both/Flexible
Cambridge Tree Trust
Cambridge

Live in Cambridge? Join the Tree-Loving Legends

Do you live in Cambridge? Join our sprightly crew on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Help keep Cambridge the “Town of Trees” by planting, protecting, raising awareness, and rolling up sleeves for community projects. Join our wagon!
Conservation Both/Flexible
The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust
Home Based

Funding & Grants Support Volunteer – Research & Writing – Home Based

Use your skills — or learn new ones — to research funding, help write applications, and support creative community projects. Work flexibly from home with our friendly team, gaining real experience and helping bring local ideas to life.
Research Both/Flexible
The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust
Hamilton

Video Editor / ROC Videographer – Hamilton

The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust (ROC) are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Videographer to help document our programs and events for promotional material.
Marketing & Communications Both/Flexible
Thames Community Centre Trust
Thames

Driving Skills Mentor – Thames

Volunteer as a Driving Mentor in Thames! Help local youth earn their driver’s licence, opening doors to independence and employment. No teaching experience required—just share your skills and support a learner. Sign up today!
Driving Both/Flexible
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