Found 40 Disability Services Companionship & Social Support, volunteering opportunities in Australia

Help people living with mild intellectual disabilities to enjoy a range of activities.

Do you like going to see live music? Do you enjoy going to sporting events? Do you like the arts, going to the theatre, cinema or restaurants? Do you have a passion for equal rights? Do you want to enable a person with a learning disability and/or autism to go to events and get out more? Then you could make a perfect Gig Buddy!

Fortnightly Saturdays 1pm to 4pm in Secret Harbour. Our group assistants help young people on the Autism Spectrum with various social activities. Activities include arts, crafts, bowling, laser tag and more. This rewarding opportunity would suit those studying community services, social work, psychology etc

Spectrum Space will run our Telethon Holidays Makers Program these July school holidays for children on the autism spectrum. Activities include art and craft, video games, sensory play, board games, cooking and more! We are in need of people to help out with the kids and the activities. This opportunity would best suit students studying psychology, community services, counselling and social work.

To accompany, support and interact in a unique Centre that caters for disadvantaged, disabled and /or people requiring support.

Are you looking to make a real difference in someone’s life? Volunteer with Interchange and Host a young person living with disability. This extends their social network, offers them new opportunities and experiences, and provides a much needed break for their carer. Some volunteers have the young person stay at their place once a month. This also provides the young persons carer with some respite and support.

Are you looking to make a real difference in someone’s life? Volunteer with the Interchange Network of disability service providers and buddy up with a young person living with disability to spend regular time with them sharing hobbies or interests, going to the movies or a football game, or just hanging out watching your favourite shows at home.

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.

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!

Do you love to have a chat? Are you a caring and compassionate person? We seek volunteers to assist with our BAVIA House social club for seniors and would love to hear from you!

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.

Cooking Program Assistant To assist in cooking classes with adult students. Classes held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. One day a week.

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!

There's so much to love about being a volunteer at HorsePower. Our horses! The participants we support. But most of all the priceless transformations our participants will make with your help. This is a great position for someone with a love of horses. The volunteer would assist with the handling of the horse and the rider.

There's so much to love about being a volunteer at HorsePower. Our horses. The participants we support. But most of all the priceless transformations our participants will make with your help.

Volunteers assist our customers to participate in programs, and add value to the services that we offer. As a volunteer, you don’t need any specific qualifications or experience, just a genuine interest to empower people with disabilities and a willingness to share your skills. Volunteers are people just like you!

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.

Interchange is a program within UMFC’s Carer Aged and Disability Service and provides support to children and young people with disability and their families/carers. Interchange is supported by volunteers to create social and recreational opportunities through group and individual activities. Group experiences include After School Activities, School Holiday Activities and other activities as planned.

Are you an empathetic person with good communication skills? We are looking for a volunteer who will befriend and safeguard a person with developmental disability.

Our volunteers have the opportunity to positively impact the elderly or people with disabilities by giving free trishaw rides on e-bikes. Full training is provided. Our pilots are everyone from directors to senior citizens and students (18yrs +)