Images: Our awesome team of volunteers from Trade Aid Wellington.
We need people like you! Over the years, tens of thousands of volunteers have generously contributed their time and energy to Trade Aid. This contribution helps to support Trade Aid’s work with our talented producers around the world.
We have a network of shops throughout the country and they all run with the help of volunteers. Not every shop, committee or trust has vacancies, but many do.
Please check out the list of current volunteer positions below or alternatively if you are interested in learning more about volunteer positions in your community please phone or email your local shop.
If you are interested in volunteering at our Christchurch based warehouse or office, please fill in our enquiry form and we will be in touch.
Current volunteer positions
- Volunteers required for Trade Aid’s Sylvia Park store
We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to join our Trade Aid Sylvia Park team who are passionate about fair trade and the values of Trade Aid. A number of shifts will be available including midweek and weekends. Please email the Manager at sylviapark@tradeaid.org.nz or pop into our store to find out more about volunteering with us.
- Volunteers required for Trade Aid’s Kapiti store
We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to join our Trade Aid Kapiti team who are passionate about fair trade and the values of Trade Aid. A number of shifts will be available including midweek and weekends. Please email the Manager at kapiti@tradeaid.org.nz or pop into our store to find out more about volunteering with us.
- Volunteers required for Trade Aid’s Taupō store
We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to join our Trade Aid Taupō team who are passionate about fair trade and the values of Trade Aid. A number of shifts will be available including midweek and weekends. Please email the Manager at taupo@tradeaid.org.nz or pop into our store to find out more about volunteering with us.
- Volunteers required for Trade Aid’s Napier store
We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to join our Trade Aid Napier team who are passionate about fair trade and the values of Trade Aid. A number of shifts will be available including midweek and weekends. Please email the Manager at napier@tradeaid.org.nz or pop into our store to find out more about volunteering with us.
- Volunteers required for Trade Aid’s Tauraga store
We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to join our Trade Aid Tauranga team (weekends, 11am – 2pm) who are passionate about fair trade and the values of Trade Aid. Please email the Manager at tauranga@tradeaid.org.nz or pop into our store to find out more about volunteering with us.
- Trustees (Whangārei)
The Whangārei Trade Aid Trust is responsible for providing governance to our Whangārei Trade Aid retail store, meeting the third Wednesday evening of each month. We are looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers to join our team and we have a range of positions available, such as to lead/as a member of our Education Team, Finance Trustee, and Volunteer Liaison.
If you are passionate about fair trade and social justice and have the interest, skills and experience to contribute as an active member of our team we would love to hear from you.
For more information or to apply for this position please email whangareitradeaidtrust@gmail.com
- Education team (Whangārei)
As part of the Trade Aid mission to create fairness in the world Whangārei Trade Aid Trust is creating an Education Team to engage with the local community about trade justice. To this end we are looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers to be part of this team, either in addition to joining our Trust or just as Education Team members with no experience necessary.
If you are passionate about fair trade and social justice and have the interest, skills and experience to contribute as an active member of our team we would love to hear from you.
For more information or to apply for this position please email whangareitradeaidtrust@gmail.com
- Volunteers required for Trade Aid’s Christchurch store
We are looking for kind and reliable volunteers to join our Trade Aid Christchurch team. Are you passionate about fair trade and the values of Trade Aid? Then we are looking for you! Your key role will be to provide lunch breaks for staff during weekdays or weekend shifts. If this sounds like something that excites you then please email Victoria at Christchurch@tradeaid.org.nz or pop in to our shop to find out more.
- Auckland Trust Volunteer
The Auckland Shops Trust is responsible for providing sound governance to our three Auckland Trade Aid retail stores. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to join our team. Are you passionate about fair trade, social justice, and changing the world by working with like-minded people? If so, we’d love to hear from you! You’ll join a team of other volunteer trustees, who’re also passionate about fair trade and social justice, and happen to share a love of Trade Aid chocolate! Experience and knowledge in HR would be a bonus, but not essential. For more information or to apply for this position please email westcity@tradeaid.org.nz
- Volunteers wanted for Trade Aid’s Wellington store
Join the Trade Aid Wellington team today! We are looking for volunteers for our busy CBD shop. If you have a passion for trade justice, this is a great way to learn more and make a positive contribution to our movement. Full training is provided. Your shifts can be arranged to suit your schedule, during our Monday-Sunday open hours. Please email the shop at wellington@tradeaid.org.nz or come into the shop to express your interest.
- Volunteers wanted for Trade Aid’s Otepoti Dunedin store
We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers who are interested in doing something practical about injustice, helping global artisans improve their lives through fair trade. We will provide full retail training and a unique retail experience. If you have a few spare hours a week and would like to make a difference please email the Manager at dunedin@tradeaid.org.nz or pop into our store to find out more about volunteering with us.
- Volunteers required for Trade Aid Trade Aid’s Picton store
We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to join our Trade Aid Picton team who are passionate about fair trade and the values of Trade Aid. Please email the Manager at picton@tradeaid.org.nz or pop into our store to find out more about volunteering with us.
- Volunteers required for Trade Aid’s Ponsonby store
We are looking for bubbly, fun, energetic and reliable volunteers to join our Trade Aid Ponsonby team. Are you passionate about fair trade and the values of Trade Aid? Then we are looking for you! A number of shifts will be available during the week and weekends. If this sounds like something that excites you then please email the Manager at ponsonby@tradeaid.org.nz or pop in to our shop to find out more.
- Volunteers required for Trade Aid’s Rotorua store
We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers what are interested in doing something practical about injustice, helping global artisans improve their lives through fair trade. We will provide full retail training and a unique retail experience. If you have a few spare hours a week and would like to make a difference please email the Manager at rotorua@tradeaid.org.nz or pop into our store to find out more about volunteering with us.
- Volunteers required for Trade Aid’s Masterton store
Do you have a belief in Trade Aid values and ethics? Do you want to make an impact in the lives of talented artisans all around the world? Trade Aid Masterton requires volunteers for Saturday and midweek shifts. Please phone or email Trade Aid Masterton and speak to the manager to find out more.
- Volunteers required for Welling Trade Aid Trust
Are you passionate about fair trade, social justice, and changing the world by working with like-minded people? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for enthusiastic and committed people to volunteer on the Trade Aid Wellington Trust, particularly in the role of Human Resources representative or Health and Safety representative. You’ll join a team of five other volunteer trustees who are also passionate about fair trade and social justice, and happen to share a love of Trade Aid chocolate!
The ideal candidates would be able to commit to this position for at least 12 months, though this is negotiable. If you are interested, please send a brief paragraph about why you would like to volunteer with us, whether you are interested in either the HR or H&S roles, and a copy of your CV to tradeaidwellingtontrust@gmail.com
For more information on the HR and Health and Safety Volunteer positions, see the job descriptions here.
We really look forward to hearing from you!