Volunteering
Volunteer at Waikato to support sports events, join the Sport and Wellbeing team, or get involved in parkrun. Gain valuable experience and boost your employability.
Volunteer at sports events
The Sport Team deliver many sporting events each year. There are also a number of opportunities to volunteer with a University of Waikato sports club – from being a committee member through to being a coach. If you're interested in volunteering to lend a hand at one of our sports events or with a sports club, email uowsport@waikato.ac.nz
Student volunteers
Employability Plus Award
The Employability Plus Award (EPA) gives University of Waikato students the opportunity to gain work-ready skills through volunteer activity, university participation, and attending workshops.
Learn more about Employability Plus.
Volunteer at UoW parkrun
parkrun events are free and take place every week. We warmly welcome new volunteers.
Every parkrun only happens because of the time and dedication of its volunteers. Roles are easily explained and you get to join a supportive community of fellow runners.
Learn more about parkrun or email universityofwaikato@parkrun.com.
Become a student wellbeing ambassador
Are you passionate about student wellbeing? If yes, come and volunteer as a Student Wellbeing Ambassador at the Wellbeing Hub. Help us shape a welcoming space, support wholesome sessions, and share your ideas.
Email wellbeinghub@waikato.ac.nz to learn about the online Moodle application.