Found 14 Community Services Companionship & Social Support, volunteering opportunities in Perth City

Help make a difference by supporting dads and father figures with children in your local community. The Fathering Project are looking for volunteers to help fathers become more engaged with their school aged children. The role involves working with schools to help organize and run activities each term to support fathers.

Are you passionate about reducing loneliness and social isolation in your community? Are you new to Australia and missing your grandparents or parents? Would you like to build skills in developing a relationship with an older person, being empathetic and non-judging. Then apply to be one of our amazing volunteers! Visiting them at least once per fortnight you might play cards or games, go out for a drive or coffee, listen to music, enjoy a chat or reminisce about old times, or share interest

Do you enjoy cooking and socialising? This is a great opportunity to share your cullinary skills and enjoy the company of other like minded people.

A great opportunity to help people engage in the community and avoid social isolation - a problem experienced by so many seniors in our communities. Clients are picked up at their homes and head out for a day of fun at a special venue or event, or just a trip out for lunch!

Provide a passenger pick-up and drop-off service to help people to their medical appointments, utilise public resources, social programs and community activities. We would love to hear from compassionate, friendly and outgoing people keen to support this great service.

Community Support Worker works alongside our paid staff supporting programs, children and families who attend our Early Learning Programs including our School Readiness Program for children 3-5yrs, Bindi Kindi for children 2-3yrs, and our Playgroup so if you love working with young children and have a passion for encouraging supportive family and community well being we encourage you to apply.

Would you like to help brighten the day of people with dementia? This would be the perfect position for you to bring some happiness into people's lives, whilst having a chat over a cuppa.

The group leader provides communication opportunity for people who have experienced a stroke or brain injury. For many members of the group, this is their only experience to communicate with a person who understands their difficulty, is genuinely interested in their opinions, and is prepared to help them find a way to express themselves. The role facilitates interaction practise between each member and the leader, as well as between all group members.

As a Bespoke Befriending volunteer, you will provide friendship and companionship to our Home Care Package and Residential Care Clients. Providing friendship and companionship to our Home Care Package and Residential Care recipients. Social visits - chatting and conversations over coffee or tea, short walks. Entertainment - Playing board games, card games and listening to music etc.

Halo are seeking lively volunteers to transport and support clients who are experiencing vulnerability or are socially isolated to attend medical appointments, allied health consultations and social engagements. Volunteers will ensure a safe, courteous and respectful on-board client experience keeping in mind their health, wellbeing, cultural background, life experiences and social connection.

The coordinator role oversees the running of up to four (4) communication groups which occur regularly in the south metropolitan area. These groups assist people with communication difficulties after stroke or brain injury, to practise conversation skills. Primarily, this role involves supporting the leaders of these groups, recruiting and training new volunteer leaders, and providing the groups with up-to-date information, up-coming events and resources.

The coordinator role oversees the running of up to four (4) communication groups which occur regularly in the north metropolitan area. These groups assist people with communication difficulties after stroke or brain injury, to practise conversation skills. Primarily, this role involves supporting the leaders of these groups, recruiting and training new volunteer leaders, and providing the groups with up-to-date information, up-coming events and resources.

We're looking for a community spirited person who is interested in giving back to others. In this role, you will co-chair a support group dedicated to the carers, family and friends of people who live with pain. You will work with you co-chair to create a safe, private and inclusive environment that helps carers prioritise their needs. The group meets monthly online.

The Open Support Community Companion Program offers one to one phone calls to people experiencing social isolation and/or loneliness. This volunteer role offers companionship and social support based on the Open Support values of Compassion, Dignity, Excellence, Justice and Unity. If you are able to donate your time and passion to support people to connect with community, we'd really love to hear from you!