Found 13 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.

Bring Joy and compassion to our clients who are lonely and isolated.

We are looking for an event host is to plan and host small gatherings to bring together members of our Social Network. Members of the Network are from all walks of life, including people with intellectual or physical disabilities, mental health issues, people from different cultural backgrounds, as well as general members of the community. Do you have what it takes to be an event host?

Befriend is a not-for-profit with a mission to create an inclusive, connected society in Perth. If you have an idea, interest, skill, talent, culture or passion that you want to share with others to make meaningful connections then this is for you!

The Community Guardianship Program recruits suitable people as volunteers to act as the decision maker for an adult with a decision-making disability in their community. If you are a community minded person with the time and experience to help another in need, then we would love to hear from you. We provide full training and ongoing support in this rewarding position. This is a unique volunteer role in that the volunteer remains involved for the long term well into the future.

Companionship required for our client living with a disability We are looking for someone who is reliable and has empathy and understanding of people with a disability. A positive attitude with sound communication and listening skills is essential.

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.

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.

Are you free during the week to drive people to and from appointments and provide a reassuring smile and friendly conversation? St John WA are looking for volunteers to provide safe, reliable and caring transport for our passengers.

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.

Do you love being part of an organisation making a difference to people doing it tough? Your help will make the difference for pensioners and their pets - help keep these best friends together by joining the Pet Medical Crisis team. We are looking for volunteer social workers to help vulnerable pensioners and their pets in crisis.

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!