Found 30 Disability Services volunteering opportunities in Australia

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Limbs 4 Life Incorporated is seeking to appoint a volunteer for our Board of Management. We are a dynamic non-profit organisation; established to provide information, support and access to resources for people affected by limb loss. Limbs 4 Life advocate for people with limb loss and their carers to state and federal government departments.

RDA is a voluntary organisation providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities to develop and enhance abilities through programs such as riding, dressage and carriage driving. Horses provide vital mental and physical stimulation for our disabled participants, improving their confidence, increasing their autonomy and delivering immeasurable amounts of pleasure. There are many and varied opportunities for volunteers at our centre.

RDA is a voluntary organisation providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities to develop and enhance abilities through programs such as riding, dressage and carriage driving. Horses provide vital mental and physical stimulation for our disabled participants, improving their confidence, increasing their autonomy and delivering immeasurable amounts of pleasure. There are many and varied opportunities for volunteers at our centre.

To support the RDA(NSW) Tall Timbers Centre by undertaking a range of Property Maintenance tasks.

To support the RDA(NSW) Tall Timbers Centre Equine programs by participating in tasks as directed by the Coach. Equine program assistants have a primary role to support RDA Coaches for sessions.

To support the RDA(NSW) Tall Timbers Centre by assisting with horse preparation, leading of horses in program sessions, assistance with life skills/groundwork sessions and assisting in the pack up and return of horses to the paddock.

To support the RDA(NSW) Tall Timbers Centre by being first point of contact for all visitors as well as assisting with volunteer engagement and retention.

To support the RDA(NSW) Tall Timbers Centre by assisting with light gardening duties on the property. - This role is not as physically demanding as property maintenance volunteers and may be suitable to someone with physical issues which require minimal lifting or carrying of heavy items.

Do you have community or business experience? Would you like to use your skills to make a difference to the lives of people with disabilities? Would you like to contribute to good governance of a voluntary organisation by becoming a Board member? Riding for the Disabled Association Tasmania Inc (RDAT) is seeking Expressions of Interest for two (2) Board Members who can demonstrate a capability to contribute to our organisation at a strategic level.

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.

RDA Harvey are a charity providing therapeutic interactions with horses for people with a wide range of disabilities. If working with horses is your thing, then our highly qualified coach will train you, otherwise there are many other positions available to help with the running our organisation. New friendships, joy, motivation, mental and physical wellbeing are on offer if you join us, come try and see for yourself!

Volunteers required for grooming, feeding, tack maintenance, health and well being of the horses. A wonderfully rewarding role!

The Volunteers Hub at Diamond Valley Community Support is advertising this volunteer role on behalf of Lower Plenty Dance Group, a small not-for-profit volunteer organization running live and online weekly dance for people with intellectual disabilities. The Committee meets every second month on the 3rd Thursday for approx 2 hours to manage the dance group affairs.

Riding for the Disabled SA provides horse riding & related activities for people with a disability aged between three and ninety years! RDASA is seeking volunteers to assist with 'Session Support'.

We are a community-based disability service administered by a volunteer Management Committee composed mainly of family members/advocates of people with a disability. We are looking for volunteers to join our management committee.

Would you like to assist us as we provide invaluable activities for people with a disability? You will be working with our horses; helping to lead or support riders in a lesson. No previous experience with horses is necessary, just the desire to make a difference.

Combine your sparkling passion for cleaning and your love for horses with your desire to make a difference. Come and contribute your skills and assist us with helping people with disabilities.

This exciting volunteer role ticks all of the boxes for an enthusiastic and experienced person with a marketing background.

Side walking - No experience necessary. Walking beside horse, supporting clients with disabilities as they ride, making sure they stay safely seated on the horse in accordance with RDAA policies. Leading horses - Volunteers with horse management experience to groom and generally prepare horses for our riding sessions with disabled clients, then to safely lead horses in accordance with RDAA safety policies.