Volunteer positions
Op Shop volunteer - Waikato Truck Helpers
Hamilton Centre
We’re looking for reliable volunteers to help with routine pick-ups and drop-offs of donations using our truck. No driving experience is required—helping with lifting and moving furniture is the main task. While it’s helpful if you can drive, it’s not a priority.
Duties will include:
- Help with lifting heavy furniture
- Assisting with pick-ups/deliveries as needed across Te Awamutu, Cambridge, Morrinsville, and Central Hamilton areas
- Comply with all health and safety requirements
Hours
We’re looking for volunteers who can be on call between Tuesday and Saturday, stepping in for pick-ups and deliveries when needed. There is no set or permanent day each week, but flexibility and availability across these days is important.
Requirements
- Reasonably physically fit as the work involves lifting (loading/unloading).
- Be able to work both independently and cooperatively within a team environment.
- Good customer service and spoken English skills.
- Optional, not necessary: If you wish to help with driving, a full clean driving license as a safe and courteous driver, and the ability to drive a truck
Note: The truck is organised from Te Awamutu, but stays overnight in Hamilton.
If you have any questions, please email opshop.volunteer@spca.nz
Volunteer application
For: Op Shop volunteer - Waikato Truck Helpers at Hamilton Centre
Thanks for your interest in volunteering with SPCA. Volunteers are a huge part of our team - we couldn’t do what we do without you!
To get started, just fill out the form below. If you need help, please call the team at your local SPCA Centre or op shop.
A few things to note:
- You must be at least 15 to volunteer in our Op Shops or 16 to volunteer at our Centres. If you are younger, please check out our sections on 'Volunteering for Kids', 'Volunteering from Home' or talk to your family about fostering opportunities.
- You may need to provide an up to date Ministry of Justice check during this process, and we'll ask about any medical conditions so we can ensure your safety while volunteering.
- Information collected as part of this application process may also be used for placement screening, administration, health, safety and wellbeing purposes, to communicate with you about your role, and to promote SPCA goods and services that may interest you. Information collected by SPCA will be treated in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 and the SPCA Privacy Statement.
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