Roles

Organisations List
EANC Kid's tri/duathlon Helpers

Ashburton
Ashburton District Council
Youth & Children | Evenings/Weekends
14 March 2026 to 15 March 2026

We need volunteers to act as wayfinders, marshalls, and other roles.

Cooks For Breakfast Service

Timaru
Hospice South Canterbury
Practical Help | Working Hours

Looking for volunteer cooks to assist the breakfast service at the Hospice.

Financial Mentors (training provided)

Ashburton
Citizens Advice Bureau Mid Canterbury
Mentoring | Working Hours

Volunteer with the CAB as a financial mentor. Mid Canterbury CAB runs Budget Clinics that are growing, and more financial mentors are needed.

HOMESHARE PROGRAMME ASSISTANT

Temuka
Alzheimers South Canterbury
Practical Help | Working Hours

Join our Homeshare Programme in Temuka to support people living with dementia and their caregivers.

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

Te Mata Puna Girl Guides Ashburton Leaders

Ashburton
GIRL GUIDING NEW ZEALAND
Youth & Children | Evenings/Weekends

Leaders needed for Te Mata Puna Guides in 2026.

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?