Found 20 Disability Services Sport & Physical Activity, volunteering opportunities in Victoria VIC

Inclusion Melbourne believes that everyone within our community should be able to live in an inclusive community, supported by people who genuinely care for them, and have equal opportunity to participate in community life. Through our volunteer programs, we provide social support and friendship to people with a cognitive disability and older Australians who are at risk of loneliness and social isolation.

Are you looking to make a real difference in someone’s life, learn new skills and have fun doing it? Volunteer with the Interchange Network of agencies and provide support for children and young people with a disability in a range of recreational activities such as youth programs and camps.

Down Syndrome Victoria is looking for volunteers for an exciting new program – FitSkills. FitSkills is a evidence-based physical activity program for people with Down syndrome. In this program the person with Down syndrome will be matched with a volunteer partner. Together they will exercise at their local gym, fitness centre or health club. The program runs for 12 weeks and participants go to the gym together twice a week.

Support genU’s disability recreation program. Help to provide additional support for our clients and staff, ensuring all participants are feeling welcome!

We are looking for a volunteer to assist with our swim/gym program on Thursdays. The Bridge is always looking for volunteers that are willing to support people living with disabilities and disadvantaged backgrounds to enjoy a range of recreational and sporting activities. We have a wide range of activities that our participants can engage in and each activity is in need of volunteers to assist our staff and support workers.

Increase social inclusion for an adult with an intellectual disability. Build a friendship and enjoy fortnightly outings.

Support a client with reaching their goal of running a marathon by the end of the year. The ideal volunteer will help support the client who is low vision around the gym floor. The volunteer will support the client with weights, putting weights away, obtaining weights/equipment. The client has their own program in place and can help guide their requirements and goals along the way.

Facilitate a gentle 30 minute exercise session with our established Recreation group of clients. The groups currently run on a Monday and Thursday 10am to 2pm . We are ideally hoping a volunteer could facilitate a group fitness session between 10.30am and 11.00am at our state of the art Kooyong facility. We will supply the necessary equipment we just need you and your creativity to make this group fun, beneficial and encouraging for our clients to participate in light weight exercise.

As a volunteer walking buddy, you will be helping a blind and hearing impaired male get out of the house, reintroduce more physical activity into his life and feel socially connected. Flexible with days and 1 hour time commitment per week.

Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria is currently seeking a volunteer to accompany an elderly lady who is blind on weekly or fortnightly walks in her local area of Mornington for 1 hour. Help this lady explore her suburb, keep fit and feel socially connected!

Volunteer with people with Down syndrome in a fun exercise program FitSkills FitSkills is an evidence-based physical activity program for people with Down syndrome. In this program the person with Down syndrome will be matched with a volunteer partner. Together they will exercise at their local gym, fitness centre or health club. The program runs for 10 weeks per term and participants go to the gym together once a week followed by a meal with other participants and volunteers.

Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria is currently seeking a volunteer to accompany a quiet lady who is vision impaired on fortnightly walks in her local area of Essendon for 1-2 hours. You need to be available on either a Friday afternoon or Tuesday day-time to apply. Help this lady explore her suburb, keep fit and feel socially connected!

Blind Sports Recreation Victoria is currently seeking a tandem cycling volunteer to be a front rider for a blind lady living in Geelong. You would help this lady join in with the Geelong Touring Cyclist group who head out around 8:30am on Saturday mornings for a medium-paced 2 hour ride. To apply, you must be over 18 years of age, have cycling experience, a strong physique and Saturday morning availability either weekly or fortnightly.

Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria is looking for a friendly swimming buddy to accompany a blind lady living in Broadmeadows on weekly swims at her local pool - the Broadmeadows Leisure Centre. This will be a two hour time commitment each week or fortnight on an ongoing basis. You must be female to apply due to change-room requirements.

Looking to Volunteer? Enthusiastic? Want to engage and assist others in a supportive environment? Share your skills and interests with others? Work with people with a disability to meet their needs and enjoy life

Ocean Mind is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals from ages 16 and over to join our volunteer Mentor team. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fields of youth work, mental health/disability support, community engagement and therapeutic intervention through surfing.

Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria is currently seeking a volunteer to accompany a lovely lady who is blind on weekly walks in her local area for about 1 hour. You need to be friendly, reliable, enjoy walking and be available either Thursday am or anytime Saturday. Help this lady explore her suburb, get fit and feel socially connected!

Freedom Wheels is a a program that provides customised bicycles for people with disability. Each bike is individually customised to each client. We have two main roles for this program: Clinic Volunteer- assist with setting up the bikes and equipment for each client assessment. Assist our Occupational Therapist (OT) by taking off and adding on components until the client can safely ride the bike. Assembly Volunteer- Build the client's individual bike, adding on custom components as prescribed

Volunteer with an organisation whose mission is to enable people with disabilities throughout Victoria to experience enjoyment, challenge and a sense of achievement through participation in equestrian activities to improve their quality of life, attain personal goals and develop life skills.

A Community based non-profit organisation requires volunteers to assist in the provision of programs to enable children, teenagers and adults with disabilities to participate in outdoor adventure programs and weekend or school holiday camping experiences.