Roles

Organisations List
Inter-Generational Playgroups: Co-Hosts

Ashburton
Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust – Mid & South Canterbury
Youth & Children | Working Hours

Co-hosts work with the Activities Coordinators at the rest homes.

Lawn-mowing and garden maintenance - Methven

Methven
Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust – Mid & South Canterbury
Gardening | Working Hours

Seeking a volunteer to mow the lawns and undertake basic garden maintenance.

Little Sprouts Playgroup Facilitator - Mid Canterbury

Ashburton
Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust – Mid & South Canterbury
Youth & Children | Working Hours

We're looking for someone who can support and create a fun, welcoming environment for families with tamariki aged under 1 on a weekly basis during school terms in 2026.

Hospice Mid Canterbury Shop Volunteers

Ashburton
Hospice Mid Canterbury Shop
Practical Help | Working Hours

We are looking for volunteers who can make a long-term commitment to improve the sustainability of the shop. Regular hours - the shop is open 10am-4pm Monday to Friday and 10am-1pm on a Saturday

Volunteer Knitter Wanted

Timaru, Geraldine, Temuka
Volunteering Mid & South Canterbury Inc
Practical Help | Both/Flexible

We’re looking for a kind-hearted volunteer to help sew together peggy squares and unfinished wool blankets that have been donated for local charities in South Canterbury.

Music & Movement Host (Starting Term One 2026)

Ashburton
Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust – Mid & South Canterbury
Youth & Children | Working Hours

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable volunteer to host our weekly Music & Movement sessions for children aged 0–5 and their caregivers. These sessions bring whānau together through songs, rhythm, and play, helping parents and children connect.

Ashburton District community transport service - volunteer drivers

Ashburton, Methven, Rakaia
Safe Communities Ashburton District (Safer Mid Canterbury)
Driving | Working Hours

Volunteer drivers required to drive people from around the District into Ashburton Township for medical/dental appointments, seeing family and friends, accessing government and health and social services, doing business with Council, etc

Major Incident Support Team Member - Ashburton

Ashburton
St John South Canterbury
Social Support | Both/Flexible

Are you looking for a way to volunteer with Hato Hone St John, but frontline ambulance work isn't for you?

Fundraising Team

Ashburton, Timaru
CanInspire Charitable Trust
Events | Both/Flexible

Looking for dedicated fundraisers

Workshop Helpers and Sewers

Ashburton, Timaru
CanInspire Charitable Trust
Arts & Crafts | Both/Flexible

-Workshops helpers for our workshops -Sewers to help with making our bags