Found 29 Community Services volunteering opportunities in Australia

The mission of Diverse Voices is to provide an anonymous peer support telephone, web chat and referral service that listens to and supports the diverse voices that make up the community; aiming to make useful referrals, improve the mental health and overall wellbeing of those who contact us with unconditional positive regard.

provide emergency relief support to clients experiencing hardship

Assist clients who are facing transport disavantage to attend their medical appointments and social outings through our free transport services

We are looking for an Emergency Relief (ER) volunteer who is non-judgmental and can commit to attending every Monday. Our ER Volunteers deliver a responsive and appropriate service providing equitable access to all members of the community. Suits volunteers who have had experience with interviewing and can display an understanding and empathy to members of the community who need assistance. Basic computer skills essential.

Silver Chain Social and Respite Centre based in Rockingham are looking for a driver to pick up clients from their home for appointments and return them clients home, and also on regular outing trips. You will need a current driver's license and a road worthy car with minimum third-party insurance.

A volunteer is required to support participants of our Learning2Drive program to learn the Queensland Road Rules and assist them to pass their Road Rules test and gain a Qld Learner Licence. (C)

The Hyland House Respite Centre in Petrie is currently recruiting volunteers to assist in our diverse range of weekday programs and activities, social groups, and social outings.

Volunteers at Women's Information Service (WIS) are highly valued and make a difference to the lives of many women in South Australia. This volunteer role involves providing information and referrals to women who visit the purposely established safety hub 'The Haven'. We provide a comprehensive training program, mentored shifts and ongoing support. WIS is a supportive team to all of our valuable volunteers.

Can you provide telephone peer support to people who are in the process of recovering from problem gambling behavior or related to others who are being impacted by someone else’s problem gambling? You will need to be Chinese speaking for this volunteer role. We urgently need more volunteers to join our program.

Griefline is a not-for-profit organisation that supports people who are experiencing grief, loss, loneliness and isolation on a national level. We offer a compassionate space where people can express and explore their experiences without being judged. We provide this service through our toll-free helpline, booked support calls, online forums, support groups, self-care information, education, resources, and training programs.

Working alongside our truck drivers assisting in tasks involving collection of donations, ie clothing bags, books & other items being donated. Some lifting involved up to maximum 10kg. Hours are 7am to 3pm ***To be referred to this role an interview with Volunteering Central Coast is required. You will be contacted soon to arrange a mutually convenient time and place. ***

Either driving or working alongside our truck drivers assisting in tasks involving collection of donations, ie clothing bags, books & other items being donated. Some lifting involved up to maximum 10kg. Hours are 7am to 3pm ***To be referred to this role an interview with Volunteering Central Coast is required. You will be contacted soon to arrange a mutually convenient time and place. ***

Working alongside our truck assistants help with tasks involving driving the truck for collection of donations, such as clothing bags, books & other furniture items being donated. Some lifting involved up to maximum 10kg. Hours are 7am to 3pm ***To be referred to this role an interview with Volunteering Central Coast is required. You will be contacted soon to arrange a mutually convenient time and place. ***

Lifeline Central West is looking for people to answer calls on our 13 11 14 Crisis Support Service. An opportunity to make a differance in the community, use your existing life experiences to support those callers in crisis.

The Emergency Relief (ER) Volunteer assists clients who are experiencing financial hardship through the provision of food parcels, food voucher, petrol voucher and PBS (chemist) prescriptions. The ER Volunteer is required to meet with clients through scheduled appointments, which are held weekly from Monday – Thursday. Administrative tasks such as filing paperwork and tidying up of ER room may also be undertaken by the ER volunteer when not meeting with clients.

Volunteer drivers pick up donated food and deliver it to Baptist Care SA’s Food Hub and help us provide low cost and free food to people with a Concession Card, Immigration Card, Health Care Card, or student card. If your heart matches ours, we’d love to hear from you.

We are currently looking for Volunteer Drivers to pick up or drop off older persons in company vehicles so they can attend the Hyland House Respite Centre in Petrie. A company vehicle is provided.

Can you spare 3 hours per week. Come and volunteer at the Pantry and the Wardrobe – a community based retail environment where the community feels at home. We have an op shop, a pantry area and also pack food parcels for those in need.

Would you like to volunteer from the comfort of your own home? if so, this could be the perfect position for you. The Telecross Program supports the wellbeing of older Australian’s who are isolated and at risk of accident or illness that may go unnoticed.

Oversee the coordination of activities, programs and development which fulfills the purpose of Ascension Connection -"to provide a welcoming, inclusive and safe space to serve and connect people experiencing hardship in our community".