Found 7 Community Services volunteering opportunities in Canberra City

MCCI is looking for a volunteer to assist the facilitator in the kitchen and with activities in our vibrant Italian group. The Italian group runs every fortnight on a Tuesday in Belconnen.

Are you interested in helping people with café service and enjoy preparing nutritious meals? Combine your skills, come along and volunteer at Blue Door. Blue Door is located within Ainslie Village, and provides supports such as material aid, hygiene supplies, a warm meal, as well as life skills, information, advice, advocacy, and referrals. Currently open on weekdays (except Public Holidays) from 7.45am to 1.30pm for coffee etc. and support, with a hot meal served each day at 12pm.

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Do you want to be part of a team that's committed to preserving dignity and offering a 'hand up' to those in need? Our Vinnies Night Patrol Volunteers play a crucial role in providing direct support to our most vulnerable companions. As a Vinnies Night Patrol Volunteer, you'll be at the forefront of our mission, making tangible impacts in the lives of others. No experience needed – all we ask for is your dedication and compassion.

Are you passionate about supporting your community behind the scenes? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment ? If so, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Vinnies Night Patrol serves our community 365 nights a year. Behind the scenes, our General Hand Volunteers ensure that our Night Patrol vehicles are fully stocked and ready to go; assisting with the collection and transportation of food, clothing and other material aid items that will be provided during service, to our companions.

The Vinnies Roadhouse provides a food engagement program from the Griffin Centre, Civic. Vinnies Roadhouse provides a safe and welcoming environment for people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness, and people experiencing social isolation. This role supports the daily operations of Vinnies Roadhouse by providing access to a hot evening meal, material aid, support, and referral services.

Any volunteer mechanics who would like to help us fix cars and train disadvantaged people in the skills to maintain a car would be appreciated. We have a car program where our program participants earn the chance to buy a fixed up car so they can undertake meaningful employment in the future.

This program aims to foster a sense of identity and belonging, empowering migrant and refugee children and young people to achieve their full potential. Children and young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds often face numerous challenges and complex transitions upon settling into Australia. However, children are resilient and they have strengths. We seek to focus on these strengths and ensure that the children achieve their full potential as active and engaged members of the community.